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NSG-3450 Mental Health Exam 2 NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK|
COMPLETE 350 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+| BRAND NEW!!
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA)? Select all that apply. ......ANSWER......a.
Ensuring that an individual's health information is protected
e. Allowing healthcare providers to obtain health information to provide
high-quality healthcare.
Which intervention demonstrates a nurse's understanding of the initial
action associated with the assessment of a patient's spiritual beliefs?
......ANSWER......c. Asking the patient what role spirituality plays in his
daily life
Which disadvantage is inherent to the problem-oriented charting
system (SOAPIE)? ......ANSWER......c. Documentation is not listed in
chronological order
Which standardized rating scale will the nurse specifically include in the
assessment of a newly admitted patient diagnosed with major
depressive disorder? ......ANSWER......d. Beck Inventory
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A 13-year-old boy is undergoing a mental health assessment. The nurse
practitioner assures him that his medical records are protected and
private. The nurse recognizes that this promise cannot be kept when
the youth divulges: ......ANSWER......d. "My parents do not know that I
hit my grandpa."
During an interview with a non-English-speaking middle-aged woman
recently diagnosed with major depressive disorder, the patient's
husband states, "She is happy now and doing very well." The patient,
however, sits motionless, looking at the floor, and wringing her hands. A
professional interpreter would provide better information due to the
fact that a family member in the interpreter role may...? Select all that
apply. ......ANSWER......b. Censor the patient's thoughts or words
A nurse identified a nursing diagnosis of self-mutilation for a female
diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder. The patient has
multiple self-inflicted cuts on her forearms and inner thighs. What is the
most important patient outcome for this nursing diagnosis? Patient will
......ANSWER......a. Identify triggers to self-mutilation
Medical records are considered legal documents. Proper
documentation needs to reflect the patient's condition along with
changes. It should also be based on professional standards designated
by the state board of nursing, regulatory agencies, and reimbursement
requirements. Proper documentation can be enhanced by:
......ANSWER......b. Using the nursing process as a guide
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Amadi is a 40-year-old African national being treated in a psychiatric
outpatient setting due to a court order. Amadi's medical record is
limited in scope, so where can Renata, his registered nurse, obtain more
data on Amadi's condition within legal parameters? Select all that apply.
......ANSWER......a. Emergency department records
b. Police records related to the offense resulting in the court order for
treatment
d. Past medical records in the current facility
Which statement made by either the nurse or the patient demonstrates
an ineffective patient-nurse relationship? ......ANSWER......b. "Why do
you think it's acceptable for you to be so disrespectful to staff?"
The patient expresses sadness at "being all alone with no one to share
my life with." Which response by the nurse demonstrates the existence
of a therapeutic relationship? ......ANSWER......a. "Loneliness can be a
very painful and difficult emotion."
Which patient outcome is directly associated with the goals of a
therapeutic nurse-patient relationship? ......ANSWER......b. Patient will
identify suicidal feelings to staff whenever they occur.
What is the greatest trigger for the development of a patient's nurse-
focused transference? ......ANSWER......d. The degree of authority the
nurse has over the patient
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Which patient statement demonstrates a value held regarding children?
......ANSWER......a. "Nothing is more important to me than the safety of
my children."
Mary is a 39-year-old attending a psychiatric outpatient clinic. Mary
believes that her husband, sister, and son cause her problems. Listening
to Mary describe the problems, the nurse displays therapeutic
communication in which response? ......ANSWER......a. "I understand
you are in a difficult situation."
A registered nurse is caring for an older male who reports depressive
symptoms since his wife of 54 years died suddenly. He cries, maintains
closed body posture, and avoids eye contact. Which nursing action
describes attending behavior? ......ANSWER......c. Sitting with the patient
and taking cues for when to talk or when to remain silent
A male patient frequently inquires about the female student nurse's
boyfriend, social activities, and school experiences. Which is the best
initial response by the student? ......ANSWER......b. She limits sharing
personal information and stresses the patient-centered focus of the
conversation.
Morgan is a third-year nursing student in her psychiatric clinical
rotation. She is assigned to an 80-year-old widow admitted for major
depressive disorder. The patient describes many losses and sadness.
Morgan becomes teary and says meaningfully, "I am so sorry for you."
Morgan's instructor overhears the conversation and says, "I understand
NSG-3450 Mental Health Exam 2 NEWEST 2026 TEST BANK|
COMPLETE 350 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+| BRAND NEW!!
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA)? Select all that apply. ......ANSWER......a.
Ensuring that an individual's health information is protected
e. Allowing healthcare providers to obtain health information to provide
high-quality healthcare.
Which intervention demonstrates a nurse's understanding of the initial
action associated with the assessment of a patient's spiritual beliefs?
......ANSWER......c. Asking the patient what role spirituality plays in his
daily life
Which disadvantage is inherent to the problem-oriented charting
system (SOAPIE)? ......ANSWER......c. Documentation is not listed in
chronological order
Which standardized rating scale will the nurse specifically include in the
assessment of a newly admitted patient diagnosed with major
depressive disorder? ......ANSWER......d. Beck Inventory
,2|Page
A 13-year-old boy is undergoing a mental health assessment. The nurse
practitioner assures him that his medical records are protected and
private. The nurse recognizes that this promise cannot be kept when
the youth divulges: ......ANSWER......d. "My parents do not know that I
hit my grandpa."
During an interview with a non-English-speaking middle-aged woman
recently diagnosed with major depressive disorder, the patient's
husband states, "She is happy now and doing very well." The patient,
however, sits motionless, looking at the floor, and wringing her hands. A
professional interpreter would provide better information due to the
fact that a family member in the interpreter role may...? Select all that
apply. ......ANSWER......b. Censor the patient's thoughts or words
A nurse identified a nursing diagnosis of self-mutilation for a female
diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder. The patient has
multiple self-inflicted cuts on her forearms and inner thighs. What is the
most important patient outcome for this nursing diagnosis? Patient will
......ANSWER......a. Identify triggers to self-mutilation
Medical records are considered legal documents. Proper
documentation needs to reflect the patient's condition along with
changes. It should also be based on professional standards designated
by the state board of nursing, regulatory agencies, and reimbursement
requirements. Proper documentation can be enhanced by:
......ANSWER......b. Using the nursing process as a guide
,3|Page
Amadi is a 40-year-old African national being treated in a psychiatric
outpatient setting due to a court order. Amadi's medical record is
limited in scope, so where can Renata, his registered nurse, obtain more
data on Amadi's condition within legal parameters? Select all that apply.
......ANSWER......a. Emergency department records
b. Police records related to the offense resulting in the court order for
treatment
d. Past medical records in the current facility
Which statement made by either the nurse or the patient demonstrates
an ineffective patient-nurse relationship? ......ANSWER......b. "Why do
you think it's acceptable for you to be so disrespectful to staff?"
The patient expresses sadness at "being all alone with no one to share
my life with." Which response by the nurse demonstrates the existence
of a therapeutic relationship? ......ANSWER......a. "Loneliness can be a
very painful and difficult emotion."
Which patient outcome is directly associated with the goals of a
therapeutic nurse-patient relationship? ......ANSWER......b. Patient will
identify suicidal feelings to staff whenever they occur.
What is the greatest trigger for the development of a patient's nurse-
focused transference? ......ANSWER......d. The degree of authority the
nurse has over the patient
, 4|Page
Which patient statement demonstrates a value held regarding children?
......ANSWER......a. "Nothing is more important to me than the safety of
my children."
Mary is a 39-year-old attending a psychiatric outpatient clinic. Mary
believes that her husband, sister, and son cause her problems. Listening
to Mary describe the problems, the nurse displays therapeutic
communication in which response? ......ANSWER......a. "I understand
you are in a difficult situation."
A registered nurse is caring for an older male who reports depressive
symptoms since his wife of 54 years died suddenly. He cries, maintains
closed body posture, and avoids eye contact. Which nursing action
describes attending behavior? ......ANSWER......c. Sitting with the patient
and taking cues for when to talk or when to remain silent
A male patient frequently inquires about the female student nurse's
boyfriend, social activities, and school experiences. Which is the best
initial response by the student? ......ANSWER......b. She limits sharing
personal information and stresses the patient-centered focus of the
conversation.
Morgan is a third-year nursing student in her psychiatric clinical
rotation. She is assigned to an 80-year-old widow admitted for major
depressive disorder. The patient describes many losses and sadness.
Morgan becomes teary and says meaningfully, "I am so sorry for you."
Morgan's instructor overhears the conversation and says, "I understand
