NUR 384
EXAM 2
(Mental Health Nursing)
Actual Questions with Correct Answers
Concordia University’s
What’s Included:
• 50+ verified questions with Correct answers with
Rationales.
• NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions
• select-all-that-apply (SATA) questions
• Case Studies / Scenario-Based questions
• Ideal for exam preparation and concept reinforcement.
,1. A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the etiology of autism
spectrum disorder. Which factor should the nurse include?
A. Vaccination before 3 years of age
B. De novo genetic mutations
C. High birth weight
D. Having teenage parents
Correct Answer:
B. De novo genetic mutations
Expert Rationale:
Autism spectrum disorder has a strong genetic and neurobiological basis. De novo genetic
mutations and inherited genetic variations may contribute to its development. Scientific
evidence does not support a causal relationship between vaccination and autism.
2. A parent of a child recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder states, “I
am at a loss about what to do. I do not know where to begin.” Which nursing action
would best support positive family outcomes?
A. Encourage the family to transfer the child to another school system.
B. Recommend alternative education without assessing the child’s needs.
C. Connect the family with a local autism support group and appropriate community
resources.
D. Explain that another diagnostic assessment is required before providing support.
Correct Answer:
C. Connect the family with a local autism support group and appropriate
community resources.
Expert Rationale:
Support groups provide education, emotional support, practical caregiving strategies, and
connections to community services. Early access to evidence-based therapies and family
support can improve outcomes for both the child and caregivers.
3. Which activity is most likely to be affected by the executive-function difficulties
associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
A. Outdoor running
B. Dancing to familiar music
, C. Drawing a simple picture
D. Cooking a multistep meal
Correct Answer:
D. Cooking a multistep meal
Expert Rationale:
Cooking requires planning, sequencing, sustained attention, organization, time
management, and monitoring several tasks. These executive functions are frequently
impaired in clients with ADHD.
4. Which finding is a cognitive sign of a learning disorder in a child?
A. Difficulty reading or recalling information
B. Refusing to follow classroom rules
C. Avoiding homework assignments
D. Skipping class without permission
Correct Answer:
A. Difficulty reading or recalling information
Expert Rationale:
Cognitive manifestations of learning disorders include difficulties with reading, writing,
mathematical reasoning, processing information, or memory recall. Avoidance and school
refusal are behavioral consequences rather than primary cognitive deficits.
5. A parent of a 2-year-old says, “My child does not behave like the other children at
the park. I think something may be wrong.” Which response is most therapeutic?
A. “Most neurodevelopmental disorders cannot be recognized until school age.”
B. “Your child will probably catch up without an assessment.”
C. “A cognitive assessment is necessary only when there is a family history.”
D. “Let us complete a developmental screening today to investigate your concerns.”
Correct Answer:
D. “Let us complete a developmental screening today to investigate your concerns.”
Expert Rationale:
Parental concerns should be acknowledged and investigated promptly. Developmental
screening can identify areas requiring further evaluation and support early intervention
when delays are present.
EXAM 2
(Mental Health Nursing)
Actual Questions with Correct Answers
Concordia University’s
What’s Included:
• 50+ verified questions with Correct answers with
Rationales.
• NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions
• select-all-that-apply (SATA) questions
• Case Studies / Scenario-Based questions
• Ideal for exam preparation and concept reinforcement.
,1. A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about the etiology of autism
spectrum disorder. Which factor should the nurse include?
A. Vaccination before 3 years of age
B. De novo genetic mutations
C. High birth weight
D. Having teenage parents
Correct Answer:
B. De novo genetic mutations
Expert Rationale:
Autism spectrum disorder has a strong genetic and neurobiological basis. De novo genetic
mutations and inherited genetic variations may contribute to its development. Scientific
evidence does not support a causal relationship between vaccination and autism.
2. A parent of a child recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder states, “I
am at a loss about what to do. I do not know where to begin.” Which nursing action
would best support positive family outcomes?
A. Encourage the family to transfer the child to another school system.
B. Recommend alternative education without assessing the child’s needs.
C. Connect the family with a local autism support group and appropriate community
resources.
D. Explain that another diagnostic assessment is required before providing support.
Correct Answer:
C. Connect the family with a local autism support group and appropriate
community resources.
Expert Rationale:
Support groups provide education, emotional support, practical caregiving strategies, and
connections to community services. Early access to evidence-based therapies and family
support can improve outcomes for both the child and caregivers.
3. Which activity is most likely to be affected by the executive-function difficulties
associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
A. Outdoor running
B. Dancing to familiar music
, C. Drawing a simple picture
D. Cooking a multistep meal
Correct Answer:
D. Cooking a multistep meal
Expert Rationale:
Cooking requires planning, sequencing, sustained attention, organization, time
management, and monitoring several tasks. These executive functions are frequently
impaired in clients with ADHD.
4. Which finding is a cognitive sign of a learning disorder in a child?
A. Difficulty reading or recalling information
B. Refusing to follow classroom rules
C. Avoiding homework assignments
D. Skipping class without permission
Correct Answer:
A. Difficulty reading or recalling information
Expert Rationale:
Cognitive manifestations of learning disorders include difficulties with reading, writing,
mathematical reasoning, processing information, or memory recall. Avoidance and school
refusal are behavioral consequences rather than primary cognitive deficits.
5. A parent of a 2-year-old says, “My child does not behave like the other children at
the park. I think something may be wrong.” Which response is most therapeutic?
A. “Most neurodevelopmental disorders cannot be recognized until school age.”
B. “Your child will probably catch up without an assessment.”
C. “A cognitive assessment is necessary only when there is a family history.”
D. “Let us complete a developmental screening today to investigate your concerns.”
Correct Answer:
D. “Let us complete a developmental screening today to investigate your concerns.”
Expert Rationale:
Parental concerns should be acknowledged and investigated promptly. Developmental
screening can identify areas requiring further evaluation and support early intervention
when delays are present.
