NSG 3450 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|CURRENT
UPDATE!
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how should the nurse identify the patient
and his or her observable characteristics? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient in room
234 is displaying manic behavior
Recognizing the frequency of depression among the American population, the nurse should
advocate for which mental health promotion intervention? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-
Providing regular depression screening for adolescent and teenage students
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy degree of resilience? Select all that
apply. Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. "I try to remember not to take other people's bad
moods personally."
b. "I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my opinions."
c. "I know that discussing issues with my boss would help me get my point across."
, Which statement demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the effect of environmental factors
on a patient's mental health? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm not familiar with the patient's
cultural view on suicide."
When considering stigmatization, which statement made by the nurse demonstrates a need for
immediate intervention by the nurse manager? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-"My experience
has been that the Irish have a problem with alcohol use."
A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what resources he can
use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder. The best answer
would be? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-DSM
Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with mental
disorders by? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Identifying risk factors that contribute to the
development of a disorder.
b. Identifying which individuals will respond favorably to a specific treatment.
Which of the following activities would be considered nursing care and appropriate to be
performed by a basic level nurse for a patient suffering from mental illness? Chapter 1 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Teaching coping skills for a specific family dynamic
Which statement about mental illness is true? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Mental illness
changes with culture, time in history, political systems, and the groups defining it.
The World Health Organization describes health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Which statement is true in
regard to overall health? Select all that apply. Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Poor physical
health can lead to mental distress and disorders.
a. There is a strong relationship between physical health and mental health.
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|CURRENT
UPDATE!
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how should the nurse identify the patient
and his or her observable characteristics? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-The patient in room
234 is displaying manic behavior
Recognizing the frequency of depression among the American population, the nurse should
advocate for which mental health promotion intervention? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-
Providing regular depression screening for adolescent and teenage students
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy degree of resilience? Select all that
apply. Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. "I try to remember not to take other people's bad
moods personally."
b. "I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my opinions."
c. "I know that discussing issues with my boss would help me get my point across."
, Which statement demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the effect of environmental factors
on a patient's mental health? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm not familiar with the patient's
cultural view on suicide."
When considering stigmatization, which statement made by the nurse demonstrates a need for
immediate intervention by the nurse manager? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-"My experience
has been that the Irish have a problem with alcohol use."
A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what resources he can
use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder. The best answer
would be? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-DSM
Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with mental
disorders by? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Identifying risk factors that contribute to the
development of a disorder.
b. Identifying which individuals will respond favorably to a specific treatment.
Which of the following activities would be considered nursing care and appropriate to be
performed by a basic level nurse for a patient suffering from mental illness? Chapter 1 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Teaching coping skills for a specific family dynamic
Which statement about mental illness is true? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Mental illness
changes with culture, time in history, political systems, and the groups defining it.
The World Health Organization describes health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Which statement is true in
regard to overall health? Select all that apply. Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Poor physical
health can lead to mental distress and disorders.
a. There is a strong relationship between physical health and mental health.
