Exam 2: NSG3160 / NSG 3160 (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Health Assessment | Questions with Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Mental status is defined as A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function B.) The pt's conscious, mood, and affect C.) General Intelligence D.) Pt's perception - ANSWER A.) A pt's emotional & cognitive function A mental disorder is best defined as A.) Presence of phobia B.) A lack of rational thought and abstract researching C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress D.) Remote memory from years ago may be impacted - ANSWER C.) Extreme behavior that is usually associated with stress 1 / 4
The A, B, C, and T of the mental health assessment is A.) Attitude, behavior, cleanliness, talk/speech B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought C.) Airway, breathing, circulation D.) Ability, beliefs, culture, traditions - ANSWER B.) Appearance, behavior, cognition, and thought Which of the following best describes a pt's appearance?A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary B.) Pt is oriented x3 C.) Pt is awake, alert, and aware and responds appropriately D.) GAD score > 3 - ANSWER A.) Posture is erect and body movement is voluntary One method a nurse can use to assess recent memory A.) Assess a pt's ability to complete a thought without wandering B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall 2 / 4
C.) Ask about pt's first job D.) Perform 4 unrelated words test - ANSWER B.) Ask pt for a 24 hour diet recall Recent memory deficit can occur with delirium and dementia A.) True B.) False - ANSWER A.) True A nurse can assess a pt's attention span by giving a series of directions to follow and note correct sequence performed A.) True B.) False - ANSWER A.) True To assess for new learning using 4 unrelated words, after 5 minutes, ask for the recall of A.) 5 words 3 / 4
B.) 10 words C.) 4 words D.) 8 words - ANSWER C.) 4 words To test the duration of memory using the new learning 4 unrelated words test, ask for a recall at A.) 10 and 30 minutes B.) 5 and 10 minutes C.) 15 and 60 minutes D.) 1 and 2 hours - ANSWER A.) 10 and 30 minutes Which of the following is not one of the 4 most common anxiety disorders?A.) Panic disorder B.) Posttraumatic stress disorder C.) Social anxiety disorder D.) Depression - ANSWER D.) Depression
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