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NUR 253
MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING
EXAM 3 - REVIEW
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|
100% CORRECT| GRADED A+
EXAM COVER SHEET
PROGRAM: NR (Nursing Program)
COURSE NUMBER: NUR 253
COURSE NAME: MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM NAME: Exam 3 REVIEW
NUR 253 EXAM 3 REVIEW
, Mental exam 3
PTSD Diagnostic Criteria (Re-experiencing Symptoms)
Question
A 20-year-old client is being educated by the nurse about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after
experiencing a sexual assault during a live concert. The client asks how PTSD symptoms typically
present in daily life. The nurse explains that PTSD involves re-experiencing, avoidance, negative
mood changes, and arousal symptoms that persist after a traumatic event. Which client statement
best reflects a core diagnostic criterion of PTSD?
A. Looking at pictures of concerts on the internet repeatedly
B. Listening to the same music from the concert throughout the day
C. Increased attendance at live concerts with friends
D. Recurring dreams of the incident during the live concert
Correct Answer: D. Recurring dreams of the incident during the live concert
Rationale
Post-traumatic stress disorder includes intrusion symptoms, which involve involuntary and
distressing memories of the traumatic event. These can present as flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or
recurrent nightmares related to the trauma. Recurring dreams of the traumatic event are a classic
example of re-experiencing symptoms and are part of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD. In
contrast, repeatedly viewing related images or listening to associated music may reflect triggers but
are not required diagnostic features. Increased avoidance or emotional distress typically
accompanies these symptoms rather than increased exposure behaviors.
a) Page 599 (dsm-5).
1. The Nurse is caring for a client who was found confused and wandering around a playground.
The client is unable to identify who they are and where they live. The nurse expects that the
client is experiencing
a) Acute stress disorder
b) Dissociative fugue (pg 637) A subtype of dissociative amnesia is dissociative fugue. It is
, characterized by sudden unexpected travel and an inability to recall one’s identity and
information about some or all of the past.
c) Depersonalization disorder
d) Dissociative identity disorder
2. The nurse is caring for a 6yr old child who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The parents
are concerned because the child has stopped playing with friends and continues to draw pictures
of themselves as a bad guy. Which of the following responses is appropriate for the nurse to tell
the parents?
a) “Don’t worry. This will pass with time”
b) “just let them be alone, a child this age needs to deal with these emotions internally”
c) “Let's speak with a doctor, your child needs some intense therapy”
d) “This is part of the grieving process and a response to the trauma”
3. The nurse is caring for a client with unexplained recurring abdominal pain. Multiple medical
tests have been administred with no significant findings. After assessing the clients pain,
which of the following assessment questions should the nurse ask the client? (somatic
disorder 661)
a) “Have you considered this is not real pain and is in your head?”
b) “Have you faked pain before to get attention?”
c) “Have you tried to just take more antacids?”
d) Have you been seen by anyone in the past for this problem?”
4. The nurse is working on the mental health unit is caring for a newly admitted client. The client
was in and argument with their spouse. The spouse asked for a devoirce and
NUR 253
MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING
EXAM 3 - REVIEW
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|
100% CORRECT| GRADED A+
EXAM COVER SHEET
PROGRAM: NR (Nursing Program)
COURSE NUMBER: NUR 253
COURSE NAME: MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM NAME: Exam 3 REVIEW
NUR 253 EXAM 3 REVIEW
, Mental exam 3
PTSD Diagnostic Criteria (Re-experiencing Symptoms)
Question
A 20-year-old client is being educated by the nurse about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after
experiencing a sexual assault during a live concert. The client asks how PTSD symptoms typically
present in daily life. The nurse explains that PTSD involves re-experiencing, avoidance, negative
mood changes, and arousal symptoms that persist after a traumatic event. Which client statement
best reflects a core diagnostic criterion of PTSD?
A. Looking at pictures of concerts on the internet repeatedly
B. Listening to the same music from the concert throughout the day
C. Increased attendance at live concerts with friends
D. Recurring dreams of the incident during the live concert
Correct Answer: D. Recurring dreams of the incident during the live concert
Rationale
Post-traumatic stress disorder includes intrusion symptoms, which involve involuntary and
distressing memories of the traumatic event. These can present as flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or
recurrent nightmares related to the trauma. Recurring dreams of the traumatic event are a classic
example of re-experiencing symptoms and are part of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD. In
contrast, repeatedly viewing related images or listening to associated music may reflect triggers but
are not required diagnostic features. Increased avoidance or emotional distress typically
accompanies these symptoms rather than increased exposure behaviors.
a) Page 599 (dsm-5).
1. The Nurse is caring for a client who was found confused and wandering around a playground.
The client is unable to identify who they are and where they live. The nurse expects that the
client is experiencing
a) Acute stress disorder
b) Dissociative fugue (pg 637) A subtype of dissociative amnesia is dissociative fugue. It is
, characterized by sudden unexpected travel and an inability to recall one’s identity and
information about some or all of the past.
c) Depersonalization disorder
d) Dissociative identity disorder
2. The nurse is caring for a 6yr old child who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The parents
are concerned because the child has stopped playing with friends and continues to draw pictures
of themselves as a bad guy. Which of the following responses is appropriate for the nurse to tell
the parents?
a) “Don’t worry. This will pass with time”
b) “just let them be alone, a child this age needs to deal with these emotions internally”
c) “Let's speak with a doctor, your child needs some intense therapy”
d) “This is part of the grieving process and a response to the trauma”
3. The nurse is caring for a client with unexplained recurring abdominal pain. Multiple medical
tests have been administred with no significant findings. After assessing the clients pain,
which of the following assessment questions should the nurse ask the client? (somatic
disorder 661)
a) “Have you considered this is not real pain and is in your head?”
b) “Have you faked pain before to get attention?”
c) “Have you tried to just take more antacids?”
d) Have you been seen by anyone in the past for this problem?”
4. The nurse is working on the mental health unit is caring for a newly admitted client. The client
was in and argument with their spouse. The spouse asked for a devoirce and
