N202 Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the Chronic Care Model primarily focused on? - CORRECT
ANSWER Empowering people to manage their own condition(s).
Which four principles BEST represent recovery? - CORRECT ANSWER Hope,
personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and education.
What percentage of women in New Zealand report experiencing sexual assault in their
lifetime? - CORRECT ANSWER 29%
How long must symptoms persist for a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWER At least 6 months
During a panic attack, symptoms reach peak intensity within how many minutes? -
CORRECT ANSWER 10 minutes, with discomfort possibly lasting around 30 minutes.
What are the primary symptoms of burnout in nursing? - CORRECT
ANSWER Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased personal
accomplishment.
By what age do 75% of people experience their first episode of serious mental health issues?
- CORRECT ANSWER Before the age of 25
What behaviour characterises encopresis? - CORRECT ANSWER Repeated passage of
feces into inappropriate places, whether involuntary or intentional.
What was determined by the Mason Report (1988) regarding the care of individuals with
mental illness? - CORRECT ANSWER It is the exclusive responsibility of the health
service.
, What term describes the psychological process where anxiety or conflict is converted into
physical symptoms without an organic cause? - CORRECT ANSWER Somatisation
What compels a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder to engage in ritual behaviours? -
CORRECT ANSWER To ward off uncomfortable feelings of anxiety.
Why is benzodiazepine treatment usually short-term for anxiety? - CORRECT
ANSWER Long-term use can lead to dependence.
Which term describes intense, episodic sensations such as a rapid heart rate and fear of dying,
like those Jamie experienced? - CORRECT ANSWER Panic attack
What are common symptoms of depression? - CORRECT ANSWER Low mood, loss
of interest or pleasure in activities, and loss of energy.
What is the most dangerous complication of regular vomiting? - CORRECT
ANSWER Depletion of potassium, chloride, and sodium.
Under which section of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992
is a second MHA assessment formally requested? - CORRECT ANSWER Section 10
When using the Mental Health Act to restrict a person's freedom, what should be prioritised?
- CORRECT ANSWER Considering the least restrictive options.
Asking a client, "What have you tried so far to get through this problem?" is an example of
which model? - CORRECT ANSWER Strengths model
When assessing a new client at Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS), which
intervention should a nurse do first? - CORRECT ANSWER Approach the topic in an
open and non-judgmental manner.
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the Chronic Care Model primarily focused on? - CORRECT
ANSWER Empowering people to manage their own condition(s).
Which four principles BEST represent recovery? - CORRECT ANSWER Hope,
personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and education.
What percentage of women in New Zealand report experiencing sexual assault in their
lifetime? - CORRECT ANSWER 29%
How long must symptoms persist for a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWER At least 6 months
During a panic attack, symptoms reach peak intensity within how many minutes? -
CORRECT ANSWER 10 minutes, with discomfort possibly lasting around 30 minutes.
What are the primary symptoms of burnout in nursing? - CORRECT
ANSWER Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and decreased personal
accomplishment.
By what age do 75% of people experience their first episode of serious mental health issues?
- CORRECT ANSWER Before the age of 25
What behaviour characterises encopresis? - CORRECT ANSWER Repeated passage of
feces into inappropriate places, whether involuntary or intentional.
What was determined by the Mason Report (1988) regarding the care of individuals with
mental illness? - CORRECT ANSWER It is the exclusive responsibility of the health
service.
, What term describes the psychological process where anxiety or conflict is converted into
physical symptoms without an organic cause? - CORRECT ANSWER Somatisation
What compels a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder to engage in ritual behaviours? -
CORRECT ANSWER To ward off uncomfortable feelings of anxiety.
Why is benzodiazepine treatment usually short-term for anxiety? - CORRECT
ANSWER Long-term use can lead to dependence.
Which term describes intense, episodic sensations such as a rapid heart rate and fear of dying,
like those Jamie experienced? - CORRECT ANSWER Panic attack
What are common symptoms of depression? - CORRECT ANSWER Low mood, loss
of interest or pleasure in activities, and loss of energy.
What is the most dangerous complication of regular vomiting? - CORRECT
ANSWER Depletion of potassium, chloride, and sodium.
Under which section of the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992
is a second MHA assessment formally requested? - CORRECT ANSWER Section 10
When using the Mental Health Act to restrict a person's freedom, what should be prioritised?
- CORRECT ANSWER Considering the least restrictive options.
Asking a client, "What have you tried so far to get through this problem?" is an example of
which model? - CORRECT ANSWER Strengths model
When assessing a new client at Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS), which
intervention should a nurse do first? - CORRECT ANSWER Approach the topic in an
open and non-judgmental manner.
