NR 326 Exam 1 – UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
NR 326
NR 326 Exam 1
Study Questions and Answers
Q1 Anger can be identified by a cluster of characteristics.
A Frowning, clenched fists, low pitched words forced through clenched teeth, yelling and shouting, intense or no eye
contact, hypersensitivity or easily offended, defensive, passive aggressive behavior, intense discomfort, angry facial
expression, flushed face
Q2 Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors and Tricyclic Antidepressants (MAOIs)
A Concurrent use with substances such as amphetamines, antidepressants, dopamine, vasoconstrictors, nasal
decongestants, and tyramine-containing foods can cause hypertensive crisis
Q3 Lithium
A Exchanges lithium for catecholamine
Q4 Active listening
A Sit squarely facing the client Observe an open posture Lean toward the client Establish eye contact
Q5 What are the four phases of therapeutic nurse- patient relationship?
A Prenteraction, Orientation, working and termination phase
Q6 preinteraction phase
A The phase of the interview in which you collect data from various sources, including the medical record.
Q7 orientation phase
A Introduce, Discuss confidentiality, Set goals, establish trust.
Q8 working phase
A The phase of the nurse-patient relationship during which the nurse and patient identify and explore areas that are
causing problems in the patient's life.
Q9 termination phase
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, A Therapeutic conclusion of relationship occurs when: Progress has been made toward attainment of the goals. A
plan of action for more adaptive coping with future stressful situations has been established. Feelings about
termination of the relationship are recognized and explored.
Q10 Ethics
A the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions
Q11 Bioethics
A The study of ethics related to issues that arise in health care.
Q12 A "right" is defined as
A a valid, legally recognized claim or entitlement, encompassing both freedom from government interference or
discriminatory treatment and an entitlement to a benefit or service
Q13 Utilitarianism
A ethical theory that promotes action based on the end result that produces the most good (happiness) for the most
people.
Q14 Kantianism
A suggests that decisions and actions are bound by a sense of duty. (directly opposed to utilitarianism)
Q15 Christian ethics
A Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Q16 Natural law theories
A do good and avoid evil. Human knowledge of the difference between good and evil directs decision making.
Q17 Ethical egoism
A Decisions are based on what is best for the individual making the decision
Q18 Ethical dilemmas
A situations in which none of the available alternatives seems ethically acceptable
Q19 Taking no action is considered
A an action taken.
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, Q20 Autonomy emphasizes
A status of persons as autonomous moral agents whose rights to determine their destinies should always be
respected
Q21 Beneficence refers to
A one's duty to benefit or promote the good of others.
Q22 The term "advocacy" means
A acting on another behalf as a supporter or defender.
Q23 Nonmaleficence
A Abstaining from negative acts toward another Includes acting carefully to avoid harm
Q24 Justice
A Principle based on the notion of a hypothetical social contract between free, equal, and rational persons. The
concept of justice reflects a duty to treat all individuals equally and fairly.
Q25 Veracity
A principle of truth telling
Q26 Model for ethical decision making
A 1) Assessment: subjective/objective data, values 2) Problem identification 3) Planning: explore
benefits/consequences, consider ethical theories, select alternatives 4) Implementation 5) Evaluation
Q27 Confidentiality and right to privacy
A Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Doctrine of privileged communication Exception: A duty to warn
Exception: Suspected child or elder abuse
Q28 Restraints and seclusion
A Restraints generally refers to a set of leather straps used to restrain the extremities of an individual whose behavior
is out of control and who poses an immediate risk to the physical safety and psychological well-being of him or
herself and others. Restraints are never to be used as punishment or for the convenience of staff
Q29 Nursing liability
A The terms malpractice and negligence are often used interchangeably
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NR 326 Exam 1
Study Questions and Answers
Q1 Anger can be identified by a cluster of characteristics.
A Frowning, clenched fists, low pitched words forced through clenched teeth, yelling and shouting, intense or no eye
contact, hypersensitivity or easily offended, defensive, passive aggressive behavior, intense discomfort, angry facial
expression, flushed face
Q2 Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors and Tricyclic Antidepressants (MAOIs)
A Concurrent use with substances such as amphetamines, antidepressants, dopamine, vasoconstrictors, nasal
decongestants, and tyramine-containing foods can cause hypertensive crisis
Q3 Lithium
A Exchanges lithium for catecholamine
Q4 Active listening
A Sit squarely facing the client Observe an open posture Lean toward the client Establish eye contact
Q5 What are the four phases of therapeutic nurse- patient relationship?
A Prenteraction, Orientation, working and termination phase
Q6 preinteraction phase
A The phase of the interview in which you collect data from various sources, including the medical record.
Q7 orientation phase
A Introduce, Discuss confidentiality, Set goals, establish trust.
Q8 working phase
A The phase of the nurse-patient relationship during which the nurse and patient identify and explore areas that are
causing problems in the patient's life.
Q9 termination phase
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, A Therapeutic conclusion of relationship occurs when: Progress has been made toward attainment of the goals. A
plan of action for more adaptive coping with future stressful situations has been established. Feelings about
termination of the relationship are recognized and explored.
Q10 Ethics
A the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions
Q11 Bioethics
A The study of ethics related to issues that arise in health care.
Q12 A "right" is defined as
A a valid, legally recognized claim or entitlement, encompassing both freedom from government interference or
discriminatory treatment and an entitlement to a benefit or service
Q13 Utilitarianism
A ethical theory that promotes action based on the end result that produces the most good (happiness) for the most
people.
Q14 Kantianism
A suggests that decisions and actions are bound by a sense of duty. (directly opposed to utilitarianism)
Q15 Christian ethics
A Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Q16 Natural law theories
A do good and avoid evil. Human knowledge of the difference between good and evil directs decision making.
Q17 Ethical egoism
A Decisions are based on what is best for the individual making the decision
Q18 Ethical dilemmas
A situations in which none of the available alternatives seems ethically acceptable
Q19 Taking no action is considered
A an action taken.
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, Q20 Autonomy emphasizes
A status of persons as autonomous moral agents whose rights to determine their destinies should always be
respected
Q21 Beneficence refers to
A one's duty to benefit or promote the good of others.
Q22 The term "advocacy" means
A acting on another behalf as a supporter or defender.
Q23 Nonmaleficence
A Abstaining from negative acts toward another Includes acting carefully to avoid harm
Q24 Justice
A Principle based on the notion of a hypothetical social contract between free, equal, and rational persons. The
concept of justice reflects a duty to treat all individuals equally and fairly.
Q25 Veracity
A principle of truth telling
Q26 Model for ethical decision making
A 1) Assessment: subjective/objective data, values 2) Problem identification 3) Planning: explore
benefits/consequences, consider ethical theories, select alternatives 4) Implementation 5) Evaluation
Q27 Confidentiality and right to privacy
A Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Doctrine of privileged communication Exception: A duty to warn
Exception: Suspected child or elder abuse
Q28 Restraints and seclusion
A Restraints generally refers to a set of leather straps used to restrain the extremities of an individual whose behavior
is out of control and who poses an immediate risk to the physical safety and psychological well-being of him or
herself and others. Restraints are never to be used as punishment or for the convenience of staff
Q29 Nursing liability
A The terms malpractice and negligence are often used interchangeably
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