REFLECTION EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Legal obligation of nurses. Answer: Taking notes is a legal
requirement during assessments.
⩥ Client comfort during note-taking. Answer: Breaking eye contact may
decrease client's comfort.
⩥ Enhancement of interviews. Answer: Note-taking allows clients to
speak at normal pace.
⩥ Behavior comparison in depression. Answer: Emotional quality of
attitude is crucial for assessment.
⩥ Safety plan for intimate partner violence. Answer: Includes strategies
to ensure client safety.
⩥ Code with family and friends. Answer: Signals violence to trusted
individuals discreetly.
,⩥ Escape route planning. Answer: Essential if abuser blocks main exit.
⩥ Preparedness for escape. Answer: Bag with essentials ready for quick
departure.
⩥ Client's nonverbal behavior. Answer: Avoiding eye contact indicates
potential discomfort.
⩥ Therapeutic technique goal. Answer: Allow client to recognize their
interaction style.
⩥ Priority nursing problem in depression. Answer: Social isolation is a
critical concern.
⩥ Discontinuation of medications. Answer: Lithium should be stopped if
antipsychotics are discontinued.
⩥ Discrepancy in communication. Answer: RN documents nonverbal
messages for clarity.
⩥ Interpreting nonverbal communication. Answer: Integrate verbal and
nonverbal cues for understanding.
,⩥ Anger expression in clients. Answer: Client expresses frustration
towards roommate verbally.
⩥ Defense mechanism: Projection. Answer: Attributing one's feelings to
another person.
⩥ Lithium side effects. Answer: Excessive thirst (polydipsia) is a
common symptom.
⩥ Client hydration intervention. Answer: Encourage hard candy to
alleviate thirst.
⩥ Bathroom sink drinking. Answer: Client behavior indicates severe
thirst issue.
⩥ Assessment of adolescent depression. Answer: Focus on emotional
quality and social interactions.
⩥ Intimate partner violence strategies. Answer: Include escape routes
and emergency contacts.
⩥ Nonverbal communication importance. Answer: Critical for
understanding client's true feelings.
, ⩥ Bipolar disorder medication management. Answer: Monitor for side
effects and adherence.
⩥ Disulfiram (Antabuse). Answer: Medication for alcohol abstinence
therapy.
⩥ Abstinence therapy. Answer: Complete avoidance of substance use.
⩥ Ziprasidone (Geodon). Answer: Antipsychotic medication for
schizophrenia.
⩥ Schizophrenia. Answer: Severe mental disorder affecting thought
processes.
⩥ Agoraphobia. Answer: Fear of crowded or open spaces.
⩥ Desensitization. Answer: Gradual exposure to feared stimuli.
⩥ Self-esteem promotion. Answer: Actions to enhance a client's self-
worth.
⩥ Risperidone (Risperdal). Answer: Antipsychotic used for
schizophrenia treatment.