OPENSTAX PSYCHIATRIC MH NURSING
2026 NEWEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS
GRADED A+
The nurse is preparing to assess the client's attitude toward
mental illness. Rank these steps in priority order for effectiveness
of the interaction.
1) The nurse offers educational resources.
2) The nurse examines their own beliefs.
3) The nurse plans to use open-ended questions during the
interaction.
4) The nurse explores the client's cultural values without
judgment.
a. 1,2,3,4
b. 2,1,3,4
c. 4,2,1,3
d. 2,3,4,1 Correct Answer D
What is an example of a nurse's most therapeutic response when
a client's statement demonstrates a barrier to seeking treatment?
,a. Client: "My coworkers joke about mental illness, but I don't join
in." Nurse: "Good for you! They shouldn't make fun of that."
b. Client: "I explained my medication side effects to my little
brother and he says he understands now." Nurse: "Isn't he only
ten years old?"
c. Client: "My father thinks I should handle my problems myself
and stop spending money on doctor visits." Nurse: "How do you
feel about your father's comment?"
d. Client: "I schedule my group therapy for after work." Nurse:
"The time you go doesn't make any difference." Correct Answer
C
What is an example of the nurse implementing the Clinical
Judgment Measurement Model?
a. recognizing cues and prioritizing needs
b. forming solutions based on the nurse's prior experience
c. taking all action immediately
d. taking all action at a later time Correct Answer A
What is the best nursing response when the client says, "I will
answer that question if you promise not to tell anyone"?
a. "You will be closely watched while you are here."
b. "You can trust me; I won't tell anyone."
c. "Information is only shared with the health-care team."
,d. "Of course, I have to tell what you say." Correct Answer C
What is the term for the body of the neuron?
a. synapse
b. soma
c. axon
d. dendrite Correct Answer B
What is the function of Schwann cells?
a. build new synapses
b. provide scaffolding
c. innervate the CNS
d. provide insulation Correct Answer D
What is dopamine responsible for?
a. pain
b. reward and motivation
c. sensory perception
d. sleep Correct Answer B
What are endorphins and enkephalins?
, a. alpha receptors
b. histamines
c. neuropeptides
d. amino acids Correct Answer C
What is a dangerous adverse event from a tricyclic
antidepressant?
a. lethality in overdose
b. extrapyramidal symptoms
c. potential for dependence
d. discontinuation syndrome Correct Answer A
What should be avoided when taking a MAO Inhibitor?
a. sumatriptan
b. ibuprofen
c. vitamin C
d. carrots Correct Answer A
Which of the following is a medical emergency?
a. discontinuation syndrome
b. neuroleptic malignant syndrome
c. akathisia
2026 NEWEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS
GRADED A+
The nurse is preparing to assess the client's attitude toward
mental illness. Rank these steps in priority order for effectiveness
of the interaction.
1) The nurse offers educational resources.
2) The nurse examines their own beliefs.
3) The nurse plans to use open-ended questions during the
interaction.
4) The nurse explores the client's cultural values without
judgment.
a. 1,2,3,4
b. 2,1,3,4
c. 4,2,1,3
d. 2,3,4,1 Correct Answer D
What is an example of a nurse's most therapeutic response when
a client's statement demonstrates a barrier to seeking treatment?
,a. Client: "My coworkers joke about mental illness, but I don't join
in." Nurse: "Good for you! They shouldn't make fun of that."
b. Client: "I explained my medication side effects to my little
brother and he says he understands now." Nurse: "Isn't he only
ten years old?"
c. Client: "My father thinks I should handle my problems myself
and stop spending money on doctor visits." Nurse: "How do you
feel about your father's comment?"
d. Client: "I schedule my group therapy for after work." Nurse:
"The time you go doesn't make any difference." Correct Answer
C
What is an example of the nurse implementing the Clinical
Judgment Measurement Model?
a. recognizing cues and prioritizing needs
b. forming solutions based on the nurse's prior experience
c. taking all action immediately
d. taking all action at a later time Correct Answer A
What is the best nursing response when the client says, "I will
answer that question if you promise not to tell anyone"?
a. "You will be closely watched while you are here."
b. "You can trust me; I won't tell anyone."
c. "Information is only shared with the health-care team."
,d. "Of course, I have to tell what you say." Correct Answer C
What is the term for the body of the neuron?
a. synapse
b. soma
c. axon
d. dendrite Correct Answer B
What is the function of Schwann cells?
a. build new synapses
b. provide scaffolding
c. innervate the CNS
d. provide insulation Correct Answer D
What is dopamine responsible for?
a. pain
b. reward and motivation
c. sensory perception
d. sleep Correct Answer B
What are endorphins and enkephalins?
, a. alpha receptors
b. histamines
c. neuropeptides
d. amino acids Correct Answer C
What is a dangerous adverse event from a tricyclic
antidepressant?
a. lethality in overdose
b. extrapyramidal symptoms
c. potential for dependence
d. discontinuation syndrome Correct Answer A
What should be avoided when taking a MAO Inhibitor?
a. sumatriptan
b. ibuprofen
c. vitamin C
d. carrots Correct Answer A
Which of the following is a medical emergency?
a. discontinuation syndrome
b. neuroleptic malignant syndrome
c. akathisia
