Psychiatric/Mental Health Assignment
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
A 6 year old girl with severe birth defects who is mentally disabled is brought to
the emergency room because of a broken arm. The caregiver reports that the girl
sustained the injury when she fell from her wheelchair. Which intervention is most
important for the nurse to implement? - Correct answer-Evaluate the child for other
injuries. Rationale: Because a 6 year old child with low level fall that results in a
fracture should be considered a possible victim of child abuse, until proven
otherwise.
The community health nurse facilitates a substance abuse prevention group for a
homeless population. Which statement demonstrates that a client has a realistic
understanding of the recovery process? - Correct answer-"By learning what led to
my latest relapse, I know what to do in the future." Rationale: Recovery is a
lifelong process in which clients must constantly learn and apply new behaviors to
replace ineffective ones. Every attempt toward recovery improves long-term
chances of success, so those who learn from their relapses demonstrate an
understanding of the process.
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, A woman admitted to the Emergency Department is bleeding profusely from a
patch where her hair was lost from her scalp. She is accompanies by her husband
who tells the nurse that his wife caught her hair on the railing and pulled it out
when she fell down the stairs. The husband is solicitous of his wife and quickly
answers questions on her behalf. He attempts to comfort his wife by saying to her,
"I am right here with you, dear. Nothing can keep us apart." What is the priority
nursing intervention? - Correct answer-Require the husband to leave the cubicle
while the client is being treated. Rationale: This client should be questioned about
the possibility of spousal abuse and cannot answer truthfully in the presence of the
perpetrator, so separating the couple is a priority.
While assessing a 70-year old male client, a nurse working in the outpatient clinic
notices bruises on the client's chest. The client admits that his daughter, who is his
caregiver, becomes frustrated and sometimes hits him. What is the priority
outcome for the elderly client who sustained the abuse? - Correct answer-
Expresses his feelings of satisfaction with care. Rationale: Abuse cessation should
result in the client feeling satisfied with his care.
The nurse is assessing a client who is believed to have a borderline personality
disorder. Which question is most important to include in this assessment? - Correct
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
A 6 year old girl with severe birth defects who is mentally disabled is brought to
the emergency room because of a broken arm. The caregiver reports that the girl
sustained the injury when she fell from her wheelchair. Which intervention is most
important for the nurse to implement? - Correct answer-Evaluate the child for other
injuries. Rationale: Because a 6 year old child with low level fall that results in a
fracture should be considered a possible victim of child abuse, until proven
otherwise.
The community health nurse facilitates a substance abuse prevention group for a
homeless population. Which statement demonstrates that a client has a realistic
understanding of the recovery process? - Correct answer-"By learning what led to
my latest relapse, I know what to do in the future." Rationale: Recovery is a
lifelong process in which clients must constantly learn and apply new behaviors to
replace ineffective ones. Every attempt toward recovery improves long-term
chances of success, so those who learn from their relapses demonstrate an
understanding of the process.
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, A woman admitted to the Emergency Department is bleeding profusely from a
patch where her hair was lost from her scalp. She is accompanies by her husband
who tells the nurse that his wife caught her hair on the railing and pulled it out
when she fell down the stairs. The husband is solicitous of his wife and quickly
answers questions on her behalf. He attempts to comfort his wife by saying to her,
"I am right here with you, dear. Nothing can keep us apart." What is the priority
nursing intervention? - Correct answer-Require the husband to leave the cubicle
while the client is being treated. Rationale: This client should be questioned about
the possibility of spousal abuse and cannot answer truthfully in the presence of the
perpetrator, so separating the couple is a priority.
While assessing a 70-year old male client, a nurse working in the outpatient clinic
notices bruises on the client's chest. The client admits that his daughter, who is his
caregiver, becomes frustrated and sometimes hits him. What is the priority
outcome for the elderly client who sustained the abuse? - Correct answer-
Expresses his feelings of satisfaction with care. Rationale: Abuse cessation should
result in the client feeling satisfied with his care.
The nurse is assessing a client who is believed to have a borderline personality
disorder. Which question is most important to include in this assessment? - Correct
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