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N322 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FINAL
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
An ED nurse assesses a woman suspected of being abused by an
intimate partner. Which assessment finding most clearly confirms the
suspicion?
A. Leathery facial tone
B. Injuries in a bikini pattern
C. Reluctance to be examined
D. Lack of eye contact with the nurse Ans: B. Injuries in a bikini pattern
An ED nurse assesses a child with a fractured ulna. The nurse also
observes yellow and purple bruises across the child's back and shoulders.
Which comment by the parents should prompt the nurse to consider
making a report to Child Protective Services?
A. "We do not believe in the immunization of our children."
B. "This child is always creating problems for the family."
C. "Our child would rather play alone than with other children."
D. "We homeschool our children in order to include religious education."
Ans: B. "This child is always creating problems for the family."
A woman in a relationship characterized by a long history of battering
and abuse tells the nurse, "We've had a rough time lately. I admit it: He
beat me last night but then said he was sorry. Which event would the
nurse expect to occur next in this relationship?
A. Another beating by the abusive partner
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B. Love, gifts, and praise from the abusive partner
C. A brief period during which the partners ignore each other
D. The abusive partner leaves the relationship for a short time Ans: B.
Love, gifts, and praise from the abusive partner
The nurse assessed an elderly person who was abused by the caregiver.
Afterward, which internal dialogue should prompt the nurse to seek
guidance?
A. "Sometimes I get so discouraged and frustrated with my job."
B. "It's incredible that anyone could hurt a child or elderly person."
C. "The abuser was probably a victim of abuse at some point in life."
D. "I hope the abuser gets victimized so they know what it feels like."
Ans: D. "I hope the abuser gets victimized so they know what it feels
like."
Note: Although as is noted on page 240 of the text, not all victims of IPV
experience a "honeymoon phase".
A university football coach invites the campus nurse to talk to the team
about healthy relationships in the community. Which topics have priority
for the nurse to include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Appropriate behavior with intimate partners
B. University resources for counseling and support
C. The importance of role modeling for children and teens
D. Public recognition of children with life-threatening illnesses Ans: A.
Appropriate behavior with intimate partners
B. University resources for counseling and support
N322 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FINAL
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
An ED nurse assesses a woman suspected of being abused by an
intimate partner. Which assessment finding most clearly confirms the
suspicion?
A. Leathery facial tone
B. Injuries in a bikini pattern
C. Reluctance to be examined
D. Lack of eye contact with the nurse Ans: B. Injuries in a bikini pattern
An ED nurse assesses a child with a fractured ulna. The nurse also
observes yellow and purple bruises across the child's back and shoulders.
Which comment by the parents should prompt the nurse to consider
making a report to Child Protective Services?
A. "We do not believe in the immunization of our children."
B. "This child is always creating problems for the family."
C. "Our child would rather play alone than with other children."
D. "We homeschool our children in order to include religious education."
Ans: B. "This child is always creating problems for the family."
A woman in a relationship characterized by a long history of battering
and abuse tells the nurse, "We've had a rough time lately. I admit it: He
beat me last night but then said he was sorry. Which event would the
nurse expect to occur next in this relationship?
A. Another beating by the abusive partner
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B. Love, gifts, and praise from the abusive partner
C. A brief period during which the partners ignore each other
D. The abusive partner leaves the relationship for a short time Ans: B.
Love, gifts, and praise from the abusive partner
The nurse assessed an elderly person who was abused by the caregiver.
Afterward, which internal dialogue should prompt the nurse to seek
guidance?
A. "Sometimes I get so discouraged and frustrated with my job."
B. "It's incredible that anyone could hurt a child or elderly person."
C. "The abuser was probably a victim of abuse at some point in life."
D. "I hope the abuser gets victimized so they know what it feels like."
Ans: D. "I hope the abuser gets victimized so they know what it feels
like."
Note: Although as is noted on page 240 of the text, not all victims of IPV
experience a "honeymoon phase".
A university football coach invites the campus nurse to talk to the team
about healthy relationships in the community. Which topics have priority
for the nurse to include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Appropriate behavior with intimate partners
B. University resources for counseling and support
C. The importance of role modeling for children and teens
D. Public recognition of children with life-threatening illnesses Ans: A.
Appropriate behavior with intimate partners
B. University resources for counseling and support
