NSG 3450 Exam 2 Mental Health Galen College Newest Complete 100 Questions And Correct Detailed

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NSG 3450 Exam 2 Mental Health Galen College Newest 2025/2026 Complete 100 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+||Brand New Version!!

Your 39 y/o patient Samantha, who was admitted with anxiety, asks you what the stress-relieving technique of mindfulness is.

The best response is:

• mindfulness is focusing on an object and repeating a word or

phrase while deep breathing

• mindfulness is progressively tensing, then relaxing, body

muscles

• mindfulness is focusing on the here and now, not the pat or

future, and paying attention to what is going on around you

• mindfulness is a memory system to assist you in short-term

memory recall - ANSWER-C. mindfulness is focusing on the here and now, not the pat or future, and paying attention to what is going on around you

the Nurse is providing care for a pt demonstrating behavior w/ moderate levels of anxiety. what question should the nurse ask initially when attempting to help the pt deescalate their anxiety? 1 / 4

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• "Do you know what will help you manage your anxiety?"
• "Do you need help to manage your anxiety?"
• "Can you identify what was happening when your anxiety

began to increase?"

• "Are you feeling anxious right now?" - ANSWER-C. "Can

you identify what was happening when your anxiety began to increase?"

Which pt has an increased risk for the development of anxiety and will require frequent assessment by the nurse? Select all that apply

• Exacerbation of asthma signs and sx
• History of peanut and strawberry allergies
• history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• current tx for unstable angina pectoris
• history of a traumatic brain injury - ANSWER-A, C, D, E

Which medication should the nurse be prepared to educate pt's on when they are prescribed a SSRI for panic attacks?

• Alprazolam (Xanax)
• Fluoxetine (Prozac)
• Clonazepam (Klonopin) 2 / 4

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• Venlafaxine (Effexor) - ANSWER-B. Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Which statement(s) made by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of the effective use of relaxation therapy for anxiety management? Select all that apply

• "Relaxation therapy's main goal is to prevent exhaustion by

removing muscle tension."

• "Muscle relaxation promotes the relaxation response."
• "Show me how you learned to deep breathe in yesterdays

therapy session."

• "You've said that going to group makes you nervous so let's

start relaxing now."

• "I've given you written description of the various relaxation

exercises for you to review." - ANSWER-B, C, D, E

To maximize the therapeutic effect, which lifestyle practice should the nurse discourage for a pt who has been recently prescribed an antianxiety medication?

• Eating high protein foods
• Using acetaminophen without first discussing it with a

healthcare provider

• Taking medications after eating dinner or while having a

bedtime snack 3 / 4

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• Buying a large coffee w/ sugar and extra cream each morning

on the way to work - ANSWER-D. Buying a large coffee w/ sugar and extra cream each morning on the way to work

In a parent teacher conference, the school nurse meets w/ the parents of a profoundly shy 8 y/o girl. The parents hold hands, speak softly, respond briefly, and have poor eye contact. The nurse recognized that the child is most likely exposed to parental

modeling and:

• the inherited shyness trait
• a lack of affection in the home
• severe punishment by the parents
• is afraid to say something foolish - ANSWER-a. the inherited

shyness trait

Isabel is a straight A student, yet she suffers from severe test anxiety and seeks medical attention. The nurse interviews Isabel and develops a plan of care. The nurse recognizes effective

teaching about mild anxiety when Isabel states:

• "I would like to try a Benzodiapine for my anxiety."
• "If I study harder, my anxiety level will go down."
• "Mild anxiety is okay bc it helps me focus."
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