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NUR 2459 MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM 2025 |
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
EXAM
A 16 year old is admitted to the adolescent unit with a diagnosis
of conduct disorder. This condition is often manifested by what
behavior.
A. Physical aggression in violation of others
B. Compassion
C. Yelling and name calling - . . ANSWER ✓✓ A. Physical
aggression in violation of others
A 28 y.o male client has poor relationships and is suspicious of
other. According to Ericksons theory of psychological
adjustment, at what stage were tasks unmet?
A. Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt
B. Initiative vs. Guilt
C. Industry vs. inferiority
D. Trust vs. mistrust - . . ANSWER ✓✓ D. Trust vs. mistrust
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A 4 year old child states to the nurse: "If i can make a big enough
wish, my dad wont be dead anymore". What is the conclusion
made by the nurse?
A. The child is voicing thought that are normal for children this
age
B. The child is making up a story so sad feelings will not be as
painful
C. This is magical thinking, generally used by older children
D. The child is repeasting something he heard other children say
- . . ANSWER ✓✓ A. The child is voicing thought that are normal
for children this age
A 7 year old male client has severe bruising on his arms and
injury to his abdomen. The nurse should consider child abuse if
the parents act in what manner?
A. The parents remain with the child throughout the assessment
B. The parents delayed seeking treatment
C. The parents asked the child to explain what happened
D. The parents show concern for the child - . . ANSWER ✓✓ B.
The parents delayed seeking treatment
A 7 year old male without any other diagnosed problem engages
in jaw clenching, rocking back and forth and unable to engage in
physical contact. The nurse recognizes that this is which of the
following conditions?
A. Sterotypic movement disorder
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B. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
C. Tourettes Disorder
D. Autism spectrum disorder - . . ANSWER ✓✓ D. Autism
spectrum disorder
A 79 year old client admitted that his daughter hits him while
helping him dress each morning. Whats the appropriate nursing
action?
A. The family member is to be charged for this offense
b. It is a requirement that he be removed for his safety
C. The nurse is required to make sure the proper authority is
informed
D. A competency hearing must be scheduled for the client - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ C. The nurse is required to make sure the proper
authority is informed
A child diagnosed on the autism spectrum may experience
repetitive behaviors. Which of the following are examples of
repetitive behavior which could be observed? SATA
A. Avoiding body contact
B. Language Delays
C. Spinning in circles
D. Limited function play
E. Flapping their hands - . . ANSWER ✓✓ C. Spinning in circles
NUR 2459 MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM 2025 |
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
EXAM
A 16 year old is admitted to the adolescent unit with a diagnosis
of conduct disorder. This condition is often manifested by what
behavior.
A. Physical aggression in violation of others
B. Compassion
C. Yelling and name calling - . . ANSWER ✓✓ A. Physical
aggression in violation of others
A 28 y.o male client has poor relationships and is suspicious of
other. According to Ericksons theory of psychological
adjustment, at what stage were tasks unmet?
A. Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt
B. Initiative vs. Guilt
C. Industry vs. inferiority
D. Trust vs. mistrust - . . ANSWER ✓✓ D. Trust vs. mistrust
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A 4 year old child states to the nurse: "If i can make a big enough
wish, my dad wont be dead anymore". What is the conclusion
made by the nurse?
A. The child is voicing thought that are normal for children this
age
B. The child is making up a story so sad feelings will not be as
painful
C. This is magical thinking, generally used by older children
D. The child is repeasting something he heard other children say
- . . ANSWER ✓✓ A. The child is voicing thought that are normal
for children this age
A 7 year old male client has severe bruising on his arms and
injury to his abdomen. The nurse should consider child abuse if
the parents act in what manner?
A. The parents remain with the child throughout the assessment
B. The parents delayed seeking treatment
C. The parents asked the child to explain what happened
D. The parents show concern for the child - . . ANSWER ✓✓ B.
The parents delayed seeking treatment
A 7 year old male without any other diagnosed problem engages
in jaw clenching, rocking back and forth and unable to engage in
physical contact. The nurse recognizes that this is which of the
following conditions?
A. Sterotypic movement disorder
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B. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
C. Tourettes Disorder
D. Autism spectrum disorder - . . ANSWER ✓✓ D. Autism
spectrum disorder
A 79 year old client admitted that his daughter hits him while
helping him dress each morning. Whats the appropriate nursing
action?
A. The family member is to be charged for this offense
b. It is a requirement that he be removed for his safety
C. The nurse is required to make sure the proper authority is
informed
D. A competency hearing must be scheduled for the client - . .
ANSWER ✓✓ C. The nurse is required to make sure the proper
authority is informed
A child diagnosed on the autism spectrum may experience
repetitive behaviors. Which of the following are examples of
repetitive behavior which could be observed? SATA
A. Avoiding body contact
B. Language Delays
C. Spinning in circles
D. Limited function play
E. Flapping their hands - . . ANSWER ✓✓ C. Spinning in circles
