NUR 336 Exam 1-Complete Exam Study Guide
2025/2026 - Accurate Questions and Detailed
Verified Answers with Rationale | 100%
Guaranteed Pass (Latest Version)
This comprehensive study guide is designed for students preparing for their exams in
2025/2026. It includes a collection of complete questions across various subjects,
accompanied by accurate, detailed answers, and rationales that ensure a full understanding
of each concept. The guide covers a wide array of topics, from healthcare ethics and patient
care to clinical interventions and nursing practice. With a 100% guaranteed pass, this latest
version of the study guide helps students tackle complex exam questions and gain a deeper
insight into the subject matter, equipping them with the tools necessary for academic and
professional success.
The rationale provided with each answer not only helps you understand the "what" but also
the "why" behind the correct response, reinforcing your critical thinking and application skills.
This guide is updated to reflect the most current trends in the healthcare field, ensuring that
you are well-prepared for your exams. Whether you are studying for nursing exams,
certifications, or clinical rotations, this guide provides a solid foundation for your academic
journey.
Key Features:
• Complete Questions & Answers: Covers a wide range of topics, ensuring you're well-
prepared for every aspect of your exam.
• Detailed Rationales: Helps you understand why a specific answer is correct, enhancing
your critical thinking and retention.
• 100% Guaranteed Pass: Thoroughly updated to reflect current exam content,
guaranteeing success.
• Latest Version: Content updated to match the latest academic standards and industry
best practices.
,Key Terms:
1. Patient Assessment
2. Clinical Interventions
3. Evidence-Based Practice
4. Healthcare Ethics
5. Nursing Diagnosis
6. Patient-Centered Care
7. Pain Management
8. Chronic Illness Management
9. Healthcare Policies
10. Professional Development
In which nurse interaction may SBAR be used?
a. Nurse to social worker
b. Nurse to doctor
c. Nurse to nurse
d. All of the above
D
A nurse tells a doctor a patient has diabetes. Which part of the SBAR model is this statement?
a. Situation
b. Background
c. Assessment
d. Recommendation
B (Parts of a patient's background include what they were admitted for, their background
history, labs and tests pertinent to the reason for the call, their current therapy, and their
current vital signs.)
The nurse tells the doctor a patient felt warm when she checked him for a fever. What part of
the SBAR model is this statement?
,a. Situation
b. Background
c. Assessment
d. Recommendation
A (Parts of situation: Briefly state the issue, when it happened or began, how severe the
patient's response is--for example: changes in heart rate/rhythm, changes in vital signs, intake
and output, change in assessment, uncontrolled pain, or change in level of consciousness.)
Your interpretation of what is happening to the patient would fall in what category of SBAR?
a. Situation
b. Background
c. Assessment
d. Recommendation
C (The assessment part of SBAR includes telling the health care provider what you think the
problem is.)
A nurse calls the health care provider for their patient and suggests that an EKG be ordered
for the patient. Which part of SBAR does this represent?
a. Situation
b. Background
c. Assessment
d. Recommendation
D (Recommendation involves suggesting/requesting that the HCP order certain tests, a change
in the patient's treatment, a higher level of care is needed (Ex. referral to a specialist) and asking
the HCP is they have any questions for you or if they need any other information.)
The nurse asks a newly admitted client, "What can we do to help you?" What is the purpose
of this therapeutic communication technique?
a. To reframe the client's thoughts about mental health treatment
b. To put the client at ease
c. To explore a subject, idea, experience, or relationship
d. To communicate that the nurse is listening to the conversation
C (This is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of exploring. The purpose of
using exploring is to delve further into the subject, idea, experience, or relationship. This
, technique is especially helpful with clients who tend to remain on a superficial level of
communication.)
Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of
focusing?
a. "Describe one of the best things that happened to you this week."
b. "I'm having a difficult time understanding what you mean."
c. "Your counseling session is in 30 minutes. I'll stay with you until then."
d. "You mentioned your relationship with your father. Let's discuss that further."
D (This is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of focusing. Focusing takes
notice of a single idea or even a single word and works especially well with a client who is
moving rapidly from one thought to another.)
During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client's feelings
and concerns?
a. "Don't worry. Everything will be alright."
b. "You appear uptight."
c. "I notice you have bitten your nails to the quick."
d. "You are jumping to conclusions."
A (This nursing statement is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of belittling
feelings. Belittling feelings occur when the nurse misjudges the degree of the client's
discomfort, thus a lack of empathy and understanding may be conveyed.)
A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit tells the nurse, "I should have died because I am
totally worthless." In order to encourage the client to continue talking about feelings, which
should be the nurse's initial response?
a. "How would your family feel if you died?"
b. "You feel worthless now, but that can change with time."
c. "You've been feeling sad and alone for some time now?"
d. "It is great that you have come in for help."
C (This nursing statement is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of
reflection. When reflection is used, questions and feelings are referred back to the client so that
they may be recognized and accepted.)
Which therapeutic communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with
a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations?
2025/2026 - Accurate Questions and Detailed
Verified Answers with Rationale | 100%
Guaranteed Pass (Latest Version)
This comprehensive study guide is designed for students preparing for their exams in
2025/2026. It includes a collection of complete questions across various subjects,
accompanied by accurate, detailed answers, and rationales that ensure a full understanding
of each concept. The guide covers a wide array of topics, from healthcare ethics and patient
care to clinical interventions and nursing practice. With a 100% guaranteed pass, this latest
version of the study guide helps students tackle complex exam questions and gain a deeper
insight into the subject matter, equipping them with the tools necessary for academic and
professional success.
The rationale provided with each answer not only helps you understand the "what" but also
the "why" behind the correct response, reinforcing your critical thinking and application skills.
This guide is updated to reflect the most current trends in the healthcare field, ensuring that
you are well-prepared for your exams. Whether you are studying for nursing exams,
certifications, or clinical rotations, this guide provides a solid foundation for your academic
journey.
Key Features:
• Complete Questions & Answers: Covers a wide range of topics, ensuring you're well-
prepared for every aspect of your exam.
• Detailed Rationales: Helps you understand why a specific answer is correct, enhancing
your critical thinking and retention.
• 100% Guaranteed Pass: Thoroughly updated to reflect current exam content,
guaranteeing success.
• Latest Version: Content updated to match the latest academic standards and industry
best practices.
,Key Terms:
1. Patient Assessment
2. Clinical Interventions
3. Evidence-Based Practice
4. Healthcare Ethics
5. Nursing Diagnosis
6. Patient-Centered Care
7. Pain Management
8. Chronic Illness Management
9. Healthcare Policies
10. Professional Development
In which nurse interaction may SBAR be used?
a. Nurse to social worker
b. Nurse to doctor
c. Nurse to nurse
d. All of the above
D
A nurse tells a doctor a patient has diabetes. Which part of the SBAR model is this statement?
a. Situation
b. Background
c. Assessment
d. Recommendation
B (Parts of a patient's background include what they were admitted for, their background
history, labs and tests pertinent to the reason for the call, their current therapy, and their
current vital signs.)
The nurse tells the doctor a patient felt warm when she checked him for a fever. What part of
the SBAR model is this statement?
,a. Situation
b. Background
c. Assessment
d. Recommendation
A (Parts of situation: Briefly state the issue, when it happened or began, how severe the
patient's response is--for example: changes in heart rate/rhythm, changes in vital signs, intake
and output, change in assessment, uncontrolled pain, or change in level of consciousness.)
Your interpretation of what is happening to the patient would fall in what category of SBAR?
a. Situation
b. Background
c. Assessment
d. Recommendation
C (The assessment part of SBAR includes telling the health care provider what you think the
problem is.)
A nurse calls the health care provider for their patient and suggests that an EKG be ordered
for the patient. Which part of SBAR does this represent?
a. Situation
b. Background
c. Assessment
d. Recommendation
D (Recommendation involves suggesting/requesting that the HCP order certain tests, a change
in the patient's treatment, a higher level of care is needed (Ex. referral to a specialist) and asking
the HCP is they have any questions for you or if they need any other information.)
The nurse asks a newly admitted client, "What can we do to help you?" What is the purpose
of this therapeutic communication technique?
a. To reframe the client's thoughts about mental health treatment
b. To put the client at ease
c. To explore a subject, idea, experience, or relationship
d. To communicate that the nurse is listening to the conversation
C (This is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of exploring. The purpose of
using exploring is to delve further into the subject, idea, experience, or relationship. This
, technique is especially helpful with clients who tend to remain on a superficial level of
communication.)
Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of
focusing?
a. "Describe one of the best things that happened to you this week."
b. "I'm having a difficult time understanding what you mean."
c. "Your counseling session is in 30 minutes. I'll stay with you until then."
d. "You mentioned your relationship with your father. Let's discuss that further."
D (This is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of focusing. Focusing takes
notice of a single idea or even a single word and works especially well with a client who is
moving rapidly from one thought to another.)
During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client's feelings
and concerns?
a. "Don't worry. Everything will be alright."
b. "You appear uptight."
c. "I notice you have bitten your nails to the quick."
d. "You are jumping to conclusions."
A (This nursing statement is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of belittling
feelings. Belittling feelings occur when the nurse misjudges the degree of the client's
discomfort, thus a lack of empathy and understanding may be conveyed.)
A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit tells the nurse, "I should have died because I am
totally worthless." In order to encourage the client to continue talking about feelings, which
should be the nurse's initial response?
a. "How would your family feel if you died?"
b. "You feel worthless now, but that can change with time."
c. "You've been feeling sad and alone for some time now?"
d. "It is great that you have come in for help."
C (This nursing statement is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of
reflection. When reflection is used, questions and feelings are referred back to the client so that
they may be recognized and accepted.)
Which therapeutic communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with
a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations?
