NSG3450 Exam 4 – Mental Health Review|
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Ace your next nursing exam with this comprehensive study guide. The NSG-3450
Mental Health Exam #4 package includes 200+ rigorous practice
questions and detailed Answers. Designed specifically for nursing students, this
resource helps you master complex psychiatric concepts, recognize clinical
symptoms, and understand the best nursing interventions.
Key Features
200+ Practice Questions: A massive bank of multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply
(SATA), and prioritization questions.
Exam-Style Formatting: Questions mirror the difficulty and style of standard
nursing school exams.
Instant Digital Access: Download and study immediately on any device,
anywhere.
Topics Covered
This exam prep targets the core psychiatric and mental health nursing concepts,
including:
Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
Mood and depressive disorders
Bipolar and related disorders
Personality disorders
Crisis intervention and suicide assessment
Psychopharmacology and medication side effects
Who Is This For?
Nursing Students enrolled in NSG-3450 or equivalent mental health courses.
NCLEX Candidates looking to strengthen their knowledge of psychiatric nursing.
Students who need to boost their Studies
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,Q1. Which of the following descriptions matches communication disorders in
the notes? [Multiple Choice]
A) Problems making sounds and difficulty understanding or using words in context,
sometimes seen as inability to follow directions
B) Below-average intellectual functioning with deficits in daily living
C) A marked deficit in a particular area of learning not explained by physical disability
D) A group of disorders characterized by tics, stereotypic movements, or dyscoordination
Answer: Problems making sounds and difficulty understanding or using words in
context, sometimes seen as inability to follow directions
Explanation: Communication disorders involve difficulties producing sounds and using language
in context, which can make following directions hard. The other choices describe different
neurodevelopmental categories: motor disorders (tics and coordination problems), specific
learning disorder (area-specific learning deficits), and intellectual developmental disorder (global
below-average functioning and daily living deficits).
Q2. Match the specific learning difficulty to the area it affects. [Multiple Choice]
A) Dyslexia affects math; dyscalculia affects written expression; dysgraphia affects
reading
B) Dyslexia affects spoken language only; dyscalculia and dysgraphia are not learning
disorders
C) Dyslexia affects written expression; dyscalculia affects reading; dysgraphia affects
math
D) Dyslexia affects reading; dyscalculia affects math; dysgraphia affects written
expression
Answer: Dyslexia affects reading; dyscalculia affects math; dysgraphia affects written
expression
Explanation: Each term refers to a specific academic skill impairment: dyslexia is difficulty with
reading; dyscalculia is difficulty with mathematical skills; dysgraphia is difficulty with
handwriting or written expression. The incorrect options swap the areas or deny the
classification, which contradicts the standard mappings given in the notes.
Q3. Which statement best describes the motor disorders listed in the text?
[Multiple Choice]
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, A) They include tic disorders, stereotypic movement disorder, and disorders of
coordination or motor skill development
B) They are primarily problems making sounds and using words in context
C) They are a marked deficit in a particular area of learning not due to physical disability
D) They are characterized by below-average intellectual functioning beginning in
childhood
Answer: They include tic disorders, stereotypic movement disorder, and disorders of
coordination or motor skill development
Explanation: Motor disorders are defined by motor symptoms such as tics, repetitive purposeless
movements, and impaired coordination or motor skill development. Problems making sounds
describe communication disorders, not motor disorders. A marked learning deficit refers to
specific learning disorder, and below-average intellectual functioning refers to intellectual
developmental disorder—both are different categories under neurodevelopmental disorders.
Q4. Which statement reflects the description of second-generation
antipsychotics in the notes? [Multiple Choice]
A) They alleviate schizophrenia symptoms, including positive and negative symptoms,
without producing movement problems
B) They have no effect on negative symptoms and are mainly used for tics
C) They only target positive symptoms and commonly cause extrapyramidal side effects
D) They are described as legal instruments for patient self-determination
Answer: They alleviate schizophrenia symptoms, including positive and negative
symptoms, without producing movement problems
Explanation: Second-generation antipsychotics are described as drugs that can treat both
positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia while producing fewer movement-related side
effects compared with first-generation agents. The first incorrect option describes first-
generation drugs that mainly target positive symptoms and often cause movement issues. The
second incorrectly states they have no effect on negative symptoms and ties them to tics, which
is not how the notes describe them. The third option confuses them with legal documents
(advanced directives), which is unrelated.
Q5. Which set of core symptoms and timing matches the notes' description of
ADHD? [Multiple Choice]
A) A reversible acute disturbance of consciousness with fluctuating course
B) Only extreme inattention that appears after age 12
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, C) Primarily repetitive ritualistic behavior beginning in early childhood
D) Extreme inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity with appearance by age 7 and
especially before age 12
Answer: Extreme inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity with appearance by age 7
and especially before age 12
Explanation: ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that appear
early in life — by age 7 and particularly before 12, per the notes. Saying only inattention and
onset after age 12 contradicts the early onset and multi-symptom definition. Repetitive ritualistic
behavior beginning in early childhood is more consistent with autism spectrum disorder. A
reversible acute disturbance of consciousness with a fluctuating course describes delirium, not
ADHD.
Q6. According to the notes, how is therapy commonly delivered to younger
children? [Multiple Choice]
A) Combining play with other techniques as the main approach
B) Only family therapy without direct child contact
C) Primarily medication prescription and monitoring
D) Using play and ideas
Answer: Using play and ideas
Explanation: For younger children, therapeutic approaches emphasize developmentally
appropriate methods; play and imaginative activities are commonly used to engage them and
address problems. Combining play is noted as a strategy for grade-school children, not the
default for younger children. Medication prescription is a clinical intervention but not described
as the primary way younger children receive therapy. Only using family therapy without direct
child engagement contradicts the guidance that younger-child therapy uses play and ideas.
Q7. Which of these medications is listed in the notes as used to treat ADHD?
[Multiple Choice]
A) Atomoxetine
B) Haloperidol
C) Benzodiazepines in the elderly
D) Chlorpromazine
Answer: Atomoxetine
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Galen (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) 100% Verified
Questions & Answers | Grade A
Ace your next nursing exam with this comprehensive study guide. The NSG-3450
Mental Health Exam #4 package includes 200+ rigorous practice
questions and detailed Answers. Designed specifically for nursing students, this
resource helps you master complex psychiatric concepts, recognize clinical
symptoms, and understand the best nursing interventions.
Key Features
200+ Practice Questions: A massive bank of multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply
(SATA), and prioritization questions.
Exam-Style Formatting: Questions mirror the difficulty and style of standard
nursing school exams.
Instant Digital Access: Download and study immediately on any device,
anywhere.
Topics Covered
This exam prep targets the core psychiatric and mental health nursing concepts,
including:
Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
Mood and depressive disorders
Bipolar and related disorders
Personality disorders
Crisis intervention and suicide assessment
Psychopharmacology and medication side effects
Who Is This For?
Nursing Students enrolled in NSG-3450 or equivalent mental health courses.
NCLEX Candidates looking to strengthen their knowledge of psychiatric nursing.
Students who need to boost their Studies
1
,Q1. Which of the following descriptions matches communication disorders in
the notes? [Multiple Choice]
A) Problems making sounds and difficulty understanding or using words in context,
sometimes seen as inability to follow directions
B) Below-average intellectual functioning with deficits in daily living
C) A marked deficit in a particular area of learning not explained by physical disability
D) A group of disorders characterized by tics, stereotypic movements, or dyscoordination
Answer: Problems making sounds and difficulty understanding or using words in
context, sometimes seen as inability to follow directions
Explanation: Communication disorders involve difficulties producing sounds and using language
in context, which can make following directions hard. The other choices describe different
neurodevelopmental categories: motor disorders (tics and coordination problems), specific
learning disorder (area-specific learning deficits), and intellectual developmental disorder (global
below-average functioning and daily living deficits).
Q2. Match the specific learning difficulty to the area it affects. [Multiple Choice]
A) Dyslexia affects math; dyscalculia affects written expression; dysgraphia affects
reading
B) Dyslexia affects spoken language only; dyscalculia and dysgraphia are not learning
disorders
C) Dyslexia affects written expression; dyscalculia affects reading; dysgraphia affects
math
D) Dyslexia affects reading; dyscalculia affects math; dysgraphia affects written
expression
Answer: Dyslexia affects reading; dyscalculia affects math; dysgraphia affects written
expression
Explanation: Each term refers to a specific academic skill impairment: dyslexia is difficulty with
reading; dyscalculia is difficulty with mathematical skills; dysgraphia is difficulty with
handwriting or written expression. The incorrect options swap the areas or deny the
classification, which contradicts the standard mappings given in the notes.
Q3. Which statement best describes the motor disorders listed in the text?
[Multiple Choice]
2
, A) They include tic disorders, stereotypic movement disorder, and disorders of
coordination or motor skill development
B) They are primarily problems making sounds and using words in context
C) They are a marked deficit in a particular area of learning not due to physical disability
D) They are characterized by below-average intellectual functioning beginning in
childhood
Answer: They include tic disorders, stereotypic movement disorder, and disorders of
coordination or motor skill development
Explanation: Motor disorders are defined by motor symptoms such as tics, repetitive purposeless
movements, and impaired coordination or motor skill development. Problems making sounds
describe communication disorders, not motor disorders. A marked learning deficit refers to
specific learning disorder, and below-average intellectual functioning refers to intellectual
developmental disorder—both are different categories under neurodevelopmental disorders.
Q4. Which statement reflects the description of second-generation
antipsychotics in the notes? [Multiple Choice]
A) They alleviate schizophrenia symptoms, including positive and negative symptoms,
without producing movement problems
B) They have no effect on negative symptoms and are mainly used for tics
C) They only target positive symptoms and commonly cause extrapyramidal side effects
D) They are described as legal instruments for patient self-determination
Answer: They alleviate schizophrenia symptoms, including positive and negative
symptoms, without producing movement problems
Explanation: Second-generation antipsychotics are described as drugs that can treat both
positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia while producing fewer movement-related side
effects compared with first-generation agents. The first incorrect option describes first-
generation drugs that mainly target positive symptoms and often cause movement issues. The
second incorrectly states they have no effect on negative symptoms and ties them to tics, which
is not how the notes describe them. The third option confuses them with legal documents
(advanced directives), which is unrelated.
Q5. Which set of core symptoms and timing matches the notes' description of
ADHD? [Multiple Choice]
A) A reversible acute disturbance of consciousness with fluctuating course
B) Only extreme inattention that appears after age 12
3
, C) Primarily repetitive ritualistic behavior beginning in early childhood
D) Extreme inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity with appearance by age 7 and
especially before age 12
Answer: Extreme inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity with appearance by age 7
and especially before age 12
Explanation: ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that appear
early in life — by age 7 and particularly before 12, per the notes. Saying only inattention and
onset after age 12 contradicts the early onset and multi-symptom definition. Repetitive ritualistic
behavior beginning in early childhood is more consistent with autism spectrum disorder. A
reversible acute disturbance of consciousness with a fluctuating course describes delirium, not
ADHD.
Q6. According to the notes, how is therapy commonly delivered to younger
children? [Multiple Choice]
A) Combining play with other techniques as the main approach
B) Only family therapy without direct child contact
C) Primarily medication prescription and monitoring
D) Using play and ideas
Answer: Using play and ideas
Explanation: For younger children, therapeutic approaches emphasize developmentally
appropriate methods; play and imaginative activities are commonly used to engage them and
address problems. Combining play is noted as a strategy for grade-school children, not the
default for younger children. Medication prescription is a clinical intervention but not described
as the primary way younger children receive therapy. Only using family therapy without direct
child engagement contradicts the guidance that younger-child therapy uses play and ideas.
Q7. Which of these medications is listed in the notes as used to treat ADHD?
[Multiple Choice]
A) Atomoxetine
B) Haloperidol
C) Benzodiazepines in the elderly
D) Chlorpromazine
Answer: Atomoxetine
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