NR 326 EXAM #3: ADVANCED MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
1. A 7-year-old child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Which clinical
manifestation would the nurse most likely observe during an assessment?
A. Excessive physical activity and impulsivity
B. Restricted repetitive patterns of behavior and interests
C. Consistent preference for imaginative cooperative play
D. Intense fear of separation from primary caregivers
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: ASD is characterized by persistent deficits in social
communication and social interaction, along with restricted, repetitive patterns of
behavior, interests, or activities.
2. In treating a child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with
Methylphenidate, what is the most critical side effect for the nurse to monitor?
A. Weight gain and increased appetite
,B. Hypotension and bradycardia
C. Excessive sedation and lethargy
D. Height and weight suppression
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Methylphenidate is a stimulant that often leads to appetite
suppression, which can result in growth delays or weight loss in pediatric patients.
3. Which assessment finding is a hallmark sign of Delirium that differentiates it from
Dementia?
A. Slow, progressive loss of cognitive function
B. Stable level of consciousness throughout the day
C. Acute onset with fluctuating levels of consciousness
D. Irreversible damage to cerebral neurons
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Delirium is characterized by an acute onset and a fluctuating
course of impaired consciousness and cognition, whereas dementia is typically gradual and
progressive.
4. An adolescent with Conduct Disorder is admitted to the unit. The nurse expects to observe
which behavioral pattern?
A. Occasional defiance toward authority figures
, B. Anxiety when separated from parents
C. Persistent violation of the basic rights of others
D. Excessive hand-washing rituals
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Conduct Disorder involves a repetitive and persistent pattern of
behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms are
violated.
5. A client is in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Which symptom is the nurse most
likely to document?
A. Forgetfulness of where keys were placed
B. Total loss of verbal communication
C. Mild difficulty with financial management
D. Inability to recognize family members (agnosia)
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: In the middle or moderate stage of Alzheimer’s, cognitive
decline is significant, and agnosia (failure to recognize familiar objects or people) often
occurs.
HEALTH NURSING QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026/2027
1. A 7-year-old child is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Which clinical
manifestation would the nurse most likely observe during an assessment?
A. Excessive physical activity and impulsivity
B. Restricted repetitive patterns of behavior and interests
C. Consistent preference for imaginative cooperative play
D. Intense fear of separation from primary caregivers
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: ASD is characterized by persistent deficits in social
communication and social interaction, along with restricted, repetitive patterns of
behavior, interests, or activities.
2. In treating a child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with
Methylphenidate, what is the most critical side effect for the nurse to monitor?
A. Weight gain and increased appetite
,B. Hypotension and bradycardia
C. Excessive sedation and lethargy
D. Height and weight suppression
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Methylphenidate is a stimulant that often leads to appetite
suppression, which can result in growth delays or weight loss in pediatric patients.
3. Which assessment finding is a hallmark sign of Delirium that differentiates it from
Dementia?
A. Slow, progressive loss of cognitive function
B. Stable level of consciousness throughout the day
C. Acute onset with fluctuating levels of consciousness
D. Irreversible damage to cerebral neurons
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Delirium is characterized by an acute onset and a fluctuating
course of impaired consciousness and cognition, whereas dementia is typically gradual and
progressive.
4. An adolescent with Conduct Disorder is admitted to the unit. The nurse expects to observe
which behavioral pattern?
A. Occasional defiance toward authority figures
, B. Anxiety when separated from parents
C. Persistent violation of the basic rights of others
D. Excessive hand-washing rituals
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Conduct Disorder involves a repetitive and persistent pattern of
behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms are
violated.
5. A client is in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Which symptom is the nurse most
likely to document?
A. Forgetfulness of where keys were placed
B. Total loss of verbal communication
C. Mild difficulty with financial management
D. Inability to recognize family members (agnosia)
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: In the middle or moderate stage of Alzheimer’s, cognitive
decline is significant, and agnosia (failure to recognize familiar objects or people) often
occurs.
