N322 Mental Health Nursing Final Exam Practice Questions
With Complete Solutions
Substance Use; Child, Partner, and Elder Violence; Sexual
Violence; Anger, Aggression, and Violence
A female nurse is appointed to a committee with seven men. At
the beginning of the meeting, the chairman asks the nurse to be
the secretary. The nurse responds, "No. You're just asking me to
be secretary because I'm the only woman here." Which response
would have been more effective?
A. "There are others more qualified than I am to be secretary."
B. "I would be glad to perform another role for our committee."
C. "I'm probably overreacting, but I find your request offensive."
D. "Thank you for asking, but your request is sexually
discriminatory." Correct Answers B. "I would be glad to
perform another role for our committee."
A nurse teaches a patient diagnosed with alcohol addiction about
a new prescription for naltrexone (ReVia, Vivitrol). Which
comment by the patient indicates the teaching was effective?
A. "This medicine will stop my cravings for alcohol."
B. "I should take this medication only when I feel cravings to
drink alcohol."
C. "This medicine is one part of a bigger treatment plan to help
me stay sober."
D. "I should not use products that contain alcohol, such as cough
medicine and aftershave lotion." Correct Answers C. "This
, medicine is one part of a bigger treatment plan to help me stay
sober."
A patient tells the nurse, "After many years, I finally quit
smoking. Now I use e-cigarettes only." Which response should
the nurse provide?
A. "Using e-cigarettes now is more socially acceptable than
using traditional cigarettes."
B. "Congratulations on quitting, but e-cigarettes contain nicotine
and other hazardous chemicals."
C. "Nicotine is a powerful addiction. Quitting smoking is a big
step toward adopting a healthier lifestyle."
D. "I am glad you have quit smoking. Your loved ones will no
longer be exposed to the hazards of secondhand smoke."
Correct Answers B. "Congratulations on quitting, but e-
cigarettes contain nicotine and other hazardous chemicals."
A patient tells the nurse, "I was raped 8 years ago but never told
anyone. Nevertheless, the memories haunt me every day. I
should be over it by now." Which comment should the nurse
offer next?
A. "It sounds like you're judging yourself for continuing to
struggle with your reaction."
B. "Rape is criminal behavior. You should have reported the
incident to law enforcement."
C. "Are you now ready to engage in counseling to deal with
your reactions to this experience?"
D. "While it's important to learn from such life events, it's more
important to put things in the past." Correct Answers A. "It
With Complete Solutions
Substance Use; Child, Partner, and Elder Violence; Sexual
Violence; Anger, Aggression, and Violence
A female nurse is appointed to a committee with seven men. At
the beginning of the meeting, the chairman asks the nurse to be
the secretary. The nurse responds, "No. You're just asking me to
be secretary because I'm the only woman here." Which response
would have been more effective?
A. "There are others more qualified than I am to be secretary."
B. "I would be glad to perform another role for our committee."
C. "I'm probably overreacting, but I find your request offensive."
D. "Thank you for asking, but your request is sexually
discriminatory." Correct Answers B. "I would be glad to
perform another role for our committee."
A nurse teaches a patient diagnosed with alcohol addiction about
a new prescription for naltrexone (ReVia, Vivitrol). Which
comment by the patient indicates the teaching was effective?
A. "This medicine will stop my cravings for alcohol."
B. "I should take this medication only when I feel cravings to
drink alcohol."
C. "This medicine is one part of a bigger treatment plan to help
me stay sober."
D. "I should not use products that contain alcohol, such as cough
medicine and aftershave lotion." Correct Answers C. "This
, medicine is one part of a bigger treatment plan to help me stay
sober."
A patient tells the nurse, "After many years, I finally quit
smoking. Now I use e-cigarettes only." Which response should
the nurse provide?
A. "Using e-cigarettes now is more socially acceptable than
using traditional cigarettes."
B. "Congratulations on quitting, but e-cigarettes contain nicotine
and other hazardous chemicals."
C. "Nicotine is a powerful addiction. Quitting smoking is a big
step toward adopting a healthier lifestyle."
D. "I am glad you have quit smoking. Your loved ones will no
longer be exposed to the hazards of secondhand smoke."
Correct Answers B. "Congratulations on quitting, but e-
cigarettes contain nicotine and other hazardous chemicals."
A patient tells the nurse, "I was raped 8 years ago but never told
anyone. Nevertheless, the memories haunt me every day. I
should be over it by now." Which comment should the nurse
offer next?
A. "It sounds like you're judging yourself for continuing to
struggle with your reaction."
B. "Rape is criminal behavior. You should have reported the
incident to law enforcement."
C. "Are you now ready to engage in counseling to deal with
your reactions to this experience?"
D. "While it's important to learn from such life events, it's more
important to put things in the past." Correct Answers A. "It
