NUR 304 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING TEST EXAM 1
LATEST 2026/2027 COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% TOP
RATED | GRADED A+
,NUR 304 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING TEST EXAM 1 LATEST
2026/2027 COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% TOP RATED | GRADED A+
The major difference between the psychiatric nursing assessment performed for a client who is
hospitalized and for a client who will be treated in the community is
A). For the latter, the general assessment must be expanded
B). for the latter, the nursing focus is primarily on the mental status examination.
C). for the former, the general assessment must be reimbursement based.
D). for the former, the nursing focus is limited to client willingness to accept treatment. -
Answer>>> A). for the latter, the general assessment must be expanded
The nurse providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a toddler should advise that
childhood temper tantrums are best handled by
A). giving the child what he is asking for.
B). scolding the child when he displays tantrum behaviors
C). spanking the child at the onset of the tantrum behaviors.
D). ignoring the tantrum and giving attention when the child acts appropriately - Answer>>> D).
ignoring the tantrum and giving attention when the child acts appropriately
A client who is experiencing great stress associated with a disturbing new diagnosis asks the
nurse, "Do you think saying a prayer would help?" The answer the nurse should give is
A). "Of course you may pray if you wish. I'll leave you alone."
B). "At the moment we should continue the stress assessment."
, C). "Shall I call the chaplain for you?"
D). "If you find comfort in prayer, I'd encourage you to pray." - Answer>>> D). if you find
comfort in prayer, I'd encourage you to pray
Regarding individuals with mental disorders, distress refers to a painful symptom, and disability
refers to
A). the presence of deviant behavior
B). impairment in important areas of functioning
C). culturally appropriate responses to an event
D). a conflict between the individual and society - Answer>>> B). impairment in important areas
of functioning
Which statement best clarifies the difference between the art and the science of nursing?
A). The art is the care, compassion, and advocacy component, and the science is the applied
knowledge base.
B). The art is the way in which knowledge is applied, and the science is the technological aspects
of caregiving.
C). The art is the applied technology of practice, and the science is the problem-solving and
teaching aspects of caregiving.
D). The art is the assessing and planning phases of the nursing process, and the science lies in
implementing and evaluating. - Answer>>> A). the art is the care, compassion, and advocacy
component, and the science is the applied knowledge base
Which statement best describes the DSM-5?
A). It is a medical psychiatric assessment system
LATEST 2026/2027 COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% TOP
RATED | GRADED A+
,NUR 304 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING TEST EXAM 1 LATEST
2026/2027 COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% TOP RATED | GRADED A+
The major difference between the psychiatric nursing assessment performed for a client who is
hospitalized and for a client who will be treated in the community is
A). For the latter, the general assessment must be expanded
B). for the latter, the nursing focus is primarily on the mental status examination.
C). for the former, the general assessment must be reimbursement based.
D). for the former, the nursing focus is limited to client willingness to accept treatment. -
Answer>>> A). for the latter, the general assessment must be expanded
The nurse providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a toddler should advise that
childhood temper tantrums are best handled by
A). giving the child what he is asking for.
B). scolding the child when he displays tantrum behaviors
C). spanking the child at the onset of the tantrum behaviors.
D). ignoring the tantrum and giving attention when the child acts appropriately - Answer>>> D).
ignoring the tantrum and giving attention when the child acts appropriately
A client who is experiencing great stress associated with a disturbing new diagnosis asks the
nurse, "Do you think saying a prayer would help?" The answer the nurse should give is
A). "Of course you may pray if you wish. I'll leave you alone."
B). "At the moment we should continue the stress assessment."
, C). "Shall I call the chaplain for you?"
D). "If you find comfort in prayer, I'd encourage you to pray." - Answer>>> D). if you find
comfort in prayer, I'd encourage you to pray
Regarding individuals with mental disorders, distress refers to a painful symptom, and disability
refers to
A). the presence of deviant behavior
B). impairment in important areas of functioning
C). culturally appropriate responses to an event
D). a conflict between the individual and society - Answer>>> B). impairment in important areas
of functioning
Which statement best clarifies the difference between the art and the science of nursing?
A). The art is the care, compassion, and advocacy component, and the science is the applied
knowledge base.
B). The art is the way in which knowledge is applied, and the science is the technological aspects
of caregiving.
C). The art is the applied technology of practice, and the science is the problem-solving and
teaching aspects of caregiving.
D). The art is the assessing and planning phases of the nursing process, and the science lies in
implementing and evaluating. - Answer>>> A). the art is the care, compassion, and advocacy
component, and the science is the applied knowledge base
Which statement best describes the DSM-5?
A). It is a medical psychiatric assessment system
