NSG 3450 Mental Health Exam 2
(2025–2026): Comprehensive Actual
Questions with In-Depth Answers &
Expert-Approved Study Guide for A+
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1. A patient expresses thoughts of suicide but has no plan. Your first response is to:
A. Refer the patient to outpatient counseling
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. Ensure the patient is in a safe environment and conduct further
assessment
C. Encourage the patient to journal about their feelings
D. Contact the family to take them home
2. A key sign of escalating suicide risk is:
A. Increased appetite
B. Insomnia
..CORRECT ANSWER.. C. Sudden calmness following intense depression
D. Asking for extra therapy
3. Best action when a patient says, “Everything has become too much, I’m tired of fighting”:
A. Say, “Things will get better soon.”
B. Tell them to rest and talk later
..CORRECT ANSWER.. C. Ask directly, “Are you thinking of harming yourself?”
D. Notify the physician without speaking to the patient
4. Safety priority in a suicidal patient’s care plan:
A. Discharge plan with outpatient therapy
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. Frequent supervision and removal of potential means
, C. Encourage patient to self-monitor
D. Enroll them in a group
5. Which intervention is therapeutic during a patient’s crisis state?
A. Explore childhood trauma
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. Maintain presence and set realistic, immediate goals
C. Refer to psychiatrist immediately
D. Avoid interaction unless requested
6. Tell-tale sign of passive suicidal ideation:
A. “I’ll be here forever.”
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. “I won’t be around much longer.”
C. “I need to see my doctor more.”
D. “I’m afraid of death.”
7. Appropriate action if you suspect covert suicidal ideation:
..CORRECT ANSWER.. A. Perform thorough risk assessment and monitor closely
B. Dismiss the comment if no plan is given
C. Assume patient is seeking attention
D. Transfer to med-surg
8. Which of the following reduces suicide risk?
A. Prior suicide attempts
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. Strong social support
C. Substance abuse
D. Hopelessness
9. Definition of ‘lethality’ in suicide assessment:
A. Motivation to die
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. Potential danger and capability of self-harm method
C. Depression severity
D. Willingness to seek help
(2025–2026): Comprehensive Actual
Questions with In-Depth Answers &
Expert-Approved Study Guide for A+
Success
1. A patient expresses thoughts of suicide but has no plan. Your first response is to:
A. Refer the patient to outpatient counseling
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. Ensure the patient is in a safe environment and conduct further
assessment
C. Encourage the patient to journal about their feelings
D. Contact the family to take them home
2. A key sign of escalating suicide risk is:
A. Increased appetite
B. Insomnia
..CORRECT ANSWER.. C. Sudden calmness following intense depression
D. Asking for extra therapy
3. Best action when a patient says, “Everything has become too much, I’m tired of fighting”:
A. Say, “Things will get better soon.”
B. Tell them to rest and talk later
..CORRECT ANSWER.. C. Ask directly, “Are you thinking of harming yourself?”
D. Notify the physician without speaking to the patient
4. Safety priority in a suicidal patient’s care plan:
A. Discharge plan with outpatient therapy
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. Frequent supervision and removal of potential means
, C. Encourage patient to self-monitor
D. Enroll them in a group
5. Which intervention is therapeutic during a patient’s crisis state?
A. Explore childhood trauma
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. Maintain presence and set realistic, immediate goals
C. Refer to psychiatrist immediately
D. Avoid interaction unless requested
6. Tell-tale sign of passive suicidal ideation:
A. “I’ll be here forever.”
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. “I won’t be around much longer.”
C. “I need to see my doctor more.”
D. “I’m afraid of death.”
7. Appropriate action if you suspect covert suicidal ideation:
..CORRECT ANSWER.. A. Perform thorough risk assessment and monitor closely
B. Dismiss the comment if no plan is given
C. Assume patient is seeking attention
D. Transfer to med-surg
8. Which of the following reduces suicide risk?
A. Prior suicide attempts
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. Strong social support
C. Substance abuse
D. Hopelessness
9. Definition of ‘lethality’ in suicide assessment:
A. Motivation to die
..CORRECT ANSWER.. B. Potential danger and capability of self-harm method
C. Depression severity
D. Willingness to seek help
