MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 8TH EDITION
FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ Which neurotransmitter level in the mesolimbic system of the
brain is thought to exert a strong influence over human mood and
behavior?
Answer: *Dopamine
Dopamine levels in the mesolimbic system of the brain are thought
to exert a strong influence over human mood and behavior.
◉ The nurse is caring for a client with complicated grieving. Which
action of the client would be monitored to evaluate the effectiveness
of the nursing care?
Answer: *The client is expressing appropriate anger about the loss.
When the client expresses appropriate anger about the loss, the
nursing care is effective.
◉ While assessing a client for symptoms of depression, the
psychiatrist rates a score of three for psychic anxiety according to
,the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS). Which observation in
the client enables the psychiatrist to give the score?
Answer: *Apprehensive attitude apparent in face and speech
A score of three is assigned by the psychiatrist due to the
apprehensive attitude of the client that is reflected in his or her face
and speech.
◉ A client has been in multiple abusive relationships yet stays with
the significant other because the client feels he or she cannot leave.
Which theory can best explain the client's depression?
Answer: *Learning theory
Learning theory suggests that the client learns helplessness and
feels a lack of control over his or her life.
◉ A client who suffered a head injury in an accident complains of
frequent sleepiness and loss of appetite. Which part of the client's
brain has most likely been affected?
Answer: *Hypothalamus
If the hypothalamus is affected, the symptoms are increased or
decreased sleep and altered appetite.
, ◉ Which part of the brain mediates the symptoms of psychomotor
retardation?
Answer: *Cerebellum
The cerebellum mediates the symptoms of psychomotor retardation
or agitation.
◉ While preparing a client for light therapy, the client asks the
nurse, "I have read that ultraviolet (UV) rays are harmful. Will I get
exposed to them during light therapy?" How would the nurse
respond to the client's query?
Answer: * "The plastic screen covering the fluorescent light tubes
blocks UV rays. Therefore, you will not be exposed to UV rays."
A plastic screen is used to absorb UV rays that are produced from
fluorescent light tubes. Therefore, the client will not be exposed to
UV rays.
◉ The nurse is explaining the side effects of electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT) to the guardian of a client with depression. Which
relevant information would the nurse provide?
Answer: *The client may exhibit confusion for a short period of time.
Confusion and memory loss for a short time are the major side
effects of ECT.
FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ Which neurotransmitter level in the mesolimbic system of the
brain is thought to exert a strong influence over human mood and
behavior?
Answer: *Dopamine
Dopamine levels in the mesolimbic system of the brain are thought
to exert a strong influence over human mood and behavior.
◉ The nurse is caring for a client with complicated grieving. Which
action of the client would be monitored to evaluate the effectiveness
of the nursing care?
Answer: *The client is expressing appropriate anger about the loss.
When the client expresses appropriate anger about the loss, the
nursing care is effective.
◉ While assessing a client for symptoms of depression, the
psychiatrist rates a score of three for psychic anxiety according to
,the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS). Which observation in
the client enables the psychiatrist to give the score?
Answer: *Apprehensive attitude apparent in face and speech
A score of three is assigned by the psychiatrist due to the
apprehensive attitude of the client that is reflected in his or her face
and speech.
◉ A client has been in multiple abusive relationships yet stays with
the significant other because the client feels he or she cannot leave.
Which theory can best explain the client's depression?
Answer: *Learning theory
Learning theory suggests that the client learns helplessness and
feels a lack of control over his or her life.
◉ A client who suffered a head injury in an accident complains of
frequent sleepiness and loss of appetite. Which part of the client's
brain has most likely been affected?
Answer: *Hypothalamus
If the hypothalamus is affected, the symptoms are increased or
decreased sleep and altered appetite.
, ◉ Which part of the brain mediates the symptoms of psychomotor
retardation?
Answer: *Cerebellum
The cerebellum mediates the symptoms of psychomotor retardation
or agitation.
◉ While preparing a client for light therapy, the client asks the
nurse, "I have read that ultraviolet (UV) rays are harmful. Will I get
exposed to them during light therapy?" How would the nurse
respond to the client's query?
Answer: * "The plastic screen covering the fluorescent light tubes
blocks UV rays. Therefore, you will not be exposed to UV rays."
A plastic screen is used to absorb UV rays that are produced from
fluorescent light tubes. Therefore, the client will not be exposed to
UV rays.
◉ The nurse is explaining the side effects of electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT) to the guardian of a client with depression. Which
relevant information would the nurse provide?
Answer: *The client may exhibit confusion for a short period of time.
Confusion and memory loss for a short time are the major side
effects of ECT.
