NKU MSN 610 MODULE 1 ADVANCED
HEALTH ASSESSMENT 2026 EXAMINATION
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS CERTIFICATION PREP
MATERIAL GRADED A+
⩥ About which alternative or complementary therapies should the nurse
ask when taking the mental health history of a confused patient?
Opioid analgesics
Gingko biloba
St. John's wort
Antipsychotics
Aspirin.
Answer: Gingko biloba
St. John's wort
⩥ When taking the history of present illness of a disoriented patient,
which questions should the nurse ask regarding the patient's condition?
"When did the symptoms begin?"
"Does disorientation run in your family?"
,"What other symptoms are you experiencing?"
"What medications are you currently taking?"
"Do you participate in high-impact sports?".
Answer: "When did the symptoms begin?"
"What other symptoms are you experiencing?"
"What medications are you currently taking?"
⩥ The nurse should inquire about the patient's use of beta-blockers as
part of the mental health history of which condition?
Depression
Mania
Psychosis
Confusion.
Answer: Depression
⩥ S/S of depression include;.
Answer: Troubling thoughts/constant worry or feelings of hopelessness
Low energy level
Agitation
, Changes in physical health
Suicidal ideation or no plans for the future
⩥ Medications that may worsen depression include;.
Answer: Antihypertensives
Steroids
Beta-blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Seizure medications
⩥ S/S of anxiety include;.
Answer: sudden, intense fear
anxiety or panic for no apparent reason
feeling trapped in current situation
HEALTH ASSESSMENT 2026 EXAMINATION
TEST PAPER QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS CERTIFICATION PREP
MATERIAL GRADED A+
⩥ About which alternative or complementary therapies should the nurse
ask when taking the mental health history of a confused patient?
Opioid analgesics
Gingko biloba
St. John's wort
Antipsychotics
Aspirin.
Answer: Gingko biloba
St. John's wort
⩥ When taking the history of present illness of a disoriented patient,
which questions should the nurse ask regarding the patient's condition?
"When did the symptoms begin?"
"Does disorientation run in your family?"
,"What other symptoms are you experiencing?"
"What medications are you currently taking?"
"Do you participate in high-impact sports?".
Answer: "When did the symptoms begin?"
"What other symptoms are you experiencing?"
"What medications are you currently taking?"
⩥ The nurse should inquire about the patient's use of beta-blockers as
part of the mental health history of which condition?
Depression
Mania
Psychosis
Confusion.
Answer: Depression
⩥ S/S of depression include;.
Answer: Troubling thoughts/constant worry or feelings of hopelessness
Low energy level
Agitation
, Changes in physical health
Suicidal ideation or no plans for the future
⩥ Medications that may worsen depression include;.
Answer: Antihypertensives
Steroids
Beta-blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Seizure medications
⩥ S/S of anxiety include;.
Answer: sudden, intense fear
anxiety or panic for no apparent reason
feeling trapped in current situation
