NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
A patient has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(SSRI) antidepressant. After taking the new medication, the patient states,
"This medication isn't working. I don't feel any different." What is the best
response by the nurse? - correct answer "It usually takes a few weeks for
you to notice improvement from this medication."
- Seeing a response to antidepressants takes 3 to 6 weeks
A patient coming to the health clinic for a blood pressure check reports to
the nurse that she just does not have the energy to go out much in winter
but looks forward to gardening in summer. The nurse realizes that this
patient is describing a major symptom of what condition? - correct answer
Seasonal affective disorder
seasonal affective disorder - correct answer Decreased exposure to
sunlight in winter months can reduce the production of serotonin in the
brain, leading to a type of depression
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
- tends to resolve with the longer days and increased exposure to sun of
spring and summer
A patient who is at a health clinic with complaints of a sore throat is
exhibiting signs of depression. The nurse administers a basic screening for
depression. What level of prevention is the nurse performing? - correct
answer Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention - correct answer aimed at early detection of
problems, I.e. identification of depression for early intervention
Primary prevention for mood disorders - correct answer focuses on stress
reduction and societal issues such as reducing poverty and racism
Tertiary prevention - correct answer aims to reduce disability from a
diagnosed condition; for mood disorders, this includes prevention of
relapse and protection from harm
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
A family member of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder asks what
behaviors would indicate the beginnings of a manic phase. What is the
best response by the nurse? - correct answer "The person may have excess
energy, talk a lot, feel restless, and spend too much money."
Signs that a person is cycling into a manic phase include - correct answer
sleeping and eating less and having increased energy and racing thoughts,
increased impulsivity, and increased spending behaviors
A patient has been admitted with major depressive disorder. What typical
signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to assess? - correct answer
Poor eye contact
Appetite changes
Slowed speech
Typical signs of depression include - correct answer sleep disturbance;
poor eye contact; loss of interest in events; guilt; decreased energy,
speech, and concentration; appetite changes; and slowed motor
movements
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
Denial stage - correct answer In this stage, grieving people are unable or
unwilling to accept that the loss has taken (or will shortly take) place
- It can feel as though they are experiencing a bad dream, that the loss is
unreal, and they are waiting to "wake up" as though from a dream,
expecting that things will be normal
Anger stage - correct answer at the loss and the unfairness of it
They may become angry at the person who has been lost (or is dying).
Feelings of abandonment may also occur.
Bargaining stage - correct answer In this stage, people beg their "higher
power" to undo the loss, saying things along the lines of, "I'll change if you
bring her (or him) back to me".
This phase usually involves promises of better behavior or significant life
changes which will be made in exchange for the reversal of the loss
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
A patient has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
(SSRI) antidepressant. After taking the new medication, the patient states,
"This medication isn't working. I don't feel any different." What is the best
response by the nurse? - correct answer "It usually takes a few weeks for
you to notice improvement from this medication."
- Seeing a response to antidepressants takes 3 to 6 weeks
A patient coming to the health clinic for a blood pressure check reports to
the nurse that she just does not have the energy to go out much in winter
but looks forward to gardening in summer. The nurse realizes that this
patient is describing a major symptom of what condition? - correct answer
Seasonal affective disorder
seasonal affective disorder - correct answer Decreased exposure to
sunlight in winter months can reduce the production of serotonin in the
brain, leading to a type of depression
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
- tends to resolve with the longer days and increased exposure to sun of
spring and summer
A patient who is at a health clinic with complaints of a sore throat is
exhibiting signs of depression. The nurse administers a basic screening for
depression. What level of prevention is the nurse performing? - correct
answer Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention - correct answer aimed at early detection of
problems, I.e. identification of depression for early intervention
Primary prevention for mood disorders - correct answer focuses on stress
reduction and societal issues such as reducing poverty and racism
Tertiary prevention - correct answer aims to reduce disability from a
diagnosed condition; for mood disorders, this includes prevention of
relapse and protection from harm
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
A family member of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder asks what
behaviors would indicate the beginnings of a manic phase. What is the
best response by the nurse? - correct answer "The person may have excess
energy, talk a lot, feel restless, and spend too much money."
Signs that a person is cycling into a manic phase include - correct answer
sleeping and eating less and having increased energy and racing thoughts,
increased impulsivity, and increased spending behaviors
A patient has been admitted with major depressive disorder. What typical
signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to assess? - correct answer
Poor eye contact
Appetite changes
Slowed speech
Typical signs of depression include - correct answer sleep disturbance;
poor eye contact; loss of interest in events; guilt; decreased energy,
speech, and concentration; appetite changes; and slowed motor
movements
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Update
2025/2026 (Graded A+) – Chamberlain
Denial stage - correct answer In this stage, grieving people are unable or
unwilling to accept that the loss has taken (or will shortly take) place
- It can feel as though they are experiencing a bad dream, that the loss is
unreal, and they are waiting to "wake up" as though from a dream,
expecting that things will be normal
Anger stage - correct answer at the loss and the unfairness of it
They may become angry at the person who has been lost (or is dying).
Feelings of abandonment may also occur.
Bargaining stage - correct answer In this stage, people beg their "higher
power" to undo the loss, saying things along the lines of, "I'll change if you
bring her (or him) back to me".
This phase usually involves promises of better behavior or significant life
changes which will be made in exchange for the reversal of the loss
