NURS 3381 Exam 1 LATEST 2025 WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS/ALREADY GRADED A+
In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a patient who wears heavy makeup.
Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates advocacy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Our patients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in society.
A patient is hospitalized for depression and suicidal ideation after their spouse asks for a
divorce. Select the nurses most caring comment. - CORRECT ANSWER-Lets discuss some means of
coping other than suicide when you have these feelings.
A patient shows the nurse an article from the Internet about a health problem. Which
characteristic of the web sites address most alerts the nurse that the site may have biased and
prejudiced information? - CORRECT ANSWER-Address ends in .com.
A nurse assesses a newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which
statement is an example of attending? - CORRECT ANSWER-Id like to sit with you a while so you
may feel more comfortable talking with me.
A nurse says, When I was in school, I learned to call upset patients by name to get their
attention; however, I read a descriptive research study that says that this approach does not
work. I plan to stop calling patients by name. Which statement is the best appraisal of this
nurses comment? - CORRECT ANSWER-One descriptive research study rarely provides enough
evidence to change practice.
Two nursing students discuss career plans after graduation. One student wants to enter
psychiatric nursing.
The other student asks, Why would you want to be a psychiatric nurse? All they do is talk. You
will lose your skills. Select the best response by the student interested in psychiatric nursing. -
,CORRECT ANSWER-Psychiatric nurses use complex communication skills, as well as critical thinking,
to solve multidimensional problems. I'm challenged by those situations.
Which research evidence would most influence a group of nurses to change their practice? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
A bill introduced in Congress would reduce funding for the care of people diagnosed with
mental illnesses.
A group of nurses write letters to their elected representatives in opposition to the legislation.
Which role have the nurses fulfilled? - CORRECT ANSWER-Advocacy
An informal group of patients discuss their perceptions of nursing care. Which comment best
indicates a patients perception that his or her nurse is caring? - CORRECT ANSWER-My nurse
spends time listening to me talk about my problems. That helps me feel like I'm not alone.
A patient who immigrated to the United States from Honduras was diagnosed with
schizophrenia. The patient took an antipsychotic medication for 3 weeks but showed no
improvement. Which resource should the treatment team consult for information on more
effective medications for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical algorithm
Which historical nursing leader helped focus practice to recognize the importance of science in
psychiatric nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hildegard Peplau
A nurse consistently strives to demonstrate caring behaviors during interactions with patients.
Which reaction by a patient indicates this nurse is effective? A patient reports feeling: - CORRECT
ANSWER-connected with others
, An 86-year-old, previously healthy and independent, falls after an episode of vertigo. Which
behavior by this patient best demonstrates resilience? The patient: - CORRECT ANSWER-says,
Maybe some physical therapy will help me with my balance
Which action by a psychiatric nurse best supports a patients right to be treated with dignity and
respect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Consistently addressing a patient by title and surname.
Two hospitalized patients fight when they are in the same room. During a team meeting, a
nurse asserts that safety is of paramount importance and therefore the treatment plans should
call for both patients to be secluded to prevent them from injuring each other. This assertion: -
CORRECT ANSWER-violates the civil rights of the two patients.
In a team meeting a nurse says, Im concerned whether we are behaving ethically by using
restraint to prevent one patient from self-mutilation while the care plan for another patient
who has also self-mutilated calls for one-on-one supervision. Which ethical principle most
clearly applies to this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Justice
Which scenario is an example of a tort? - CORRECT ANSWER-A nurse gives an as-needed dose of an
antipsychotic drug to a patient to prevent violence because a unit is short staffed.
A nurses neighbor asks, Why aren't people with mental illness kept in state institutions
anymore? What is the nurses best response? - CORRECT ANSWER-Less restrictive settings are now
available to care for individuals with mental illness.
Which nursing intervention demonstrates false imprisonment? - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient has
been irritating, seeking the attention of nurses most of the day. Now a nurse escorts the patient
down the hall, saying, Stay in your room or you'll be put in seclusion.
A patient should be considered for involuntary commitment for psychiatric care when he or she:
- CORRECT ANSWER-threatens to harm self and others
DETAILED ANSWERS/ALREADY GRADED A+
In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a patient who wears heavy makeup.
Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates advocacy? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Our patients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in society.
A patient is hospitalized for depression and suicidal ideation after their spouse asks for a
divorce. Select the nurses most caring comment. - CORRECT ANSWER-Lets discuss some means of
coping other than suicide when you have these feelings.
A patient shows the nurse an article from the Internet about a health problem. Which
characteristic of the web sites address most alerts the nurse that the site may have biased and
prejudiced information? - CORRECT ANSWER-Address ends in .com.
A nurse assesses a newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which
statement is an example of attending? - CORRECT ANSWER-Id like to sit with you a while so you
may feel more comfortable talking with me.
A nurse says, When I was in school, I learned to call upset patients by name to get their
attention; however, I read a descriptive research study that says that this approach does not
work. I plan to stop calling patients by name. Which statement is the best appraisal of this
nurses comment? - CORRECT ANSWER-One descriptive research study rarely provides enough
evidence to change practice.
Two nursing students discuss career plans after graduation. One student wants to enter
psychiatric nursing.
The other student asks, Why would you want to be a psychiatric nurse? All they do is talk. You
will lose your skills. Select the best response by the student interested in psychiatric nursing. -
,CORRECT ANSWER-Psychiatric nurses use complex communication skills, as well as critical thinking,
to solve multidimensional problems. I'm challenged by those situations.
Which research evidence would most influence a group of nurses to change their practice? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
A bill introduced in Congress would reduce funding for the care of people diagnosed with
mental illnesses.
A group of nurses write letters to their elected representatives in opposition to the legislation.
Which role have the nurses fulfilled? - CORRECT ANSWER-Advocacy
An informal group of patients discuss their perceptions of nursing care. Which comment best
indicates a patients perception that his or her nurse is caring? - CORRECT ANSWER-My nurse
spends time listening to me talk about my problems. That helps me feel like I'm not alone.
A patient who immigrated to the United States from Honduras was diagnosed with
schizophrenia. The patient took an antipsychotic medication for 3 weeks but showed no
improvement. Which resource should the treatment team consult for information on more
effective medications for this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical algorithm
Which historical nursing leader helped focus practice to recognize the importance of science in
psychiatric nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hildegard Peplau
A nurse consistently strives to demonstrate caring behaviors during interactions with patients.
Which reaction by a patient indicates this nurse is effective? A patient reports feeling: - CORRECT
ANSWER-connected with others
, An 86-year-old, previously healthy and independent, falls after an episode of vertigo. Which
behavior by this patient best demonstrates resilience? The patient: - CORRECT ANSWER-says,
Maybe some physical therapy will help me with my balance
Which action by a psychiatric nurse best supports a patients right to be treated with dignity and
respect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Consistently addressing a patient by title and surname.
Two hospitalized patients fight when they are in the same room. During a team meeting, a
nurse asserts that safety is of paramount importance and therefore the treatment plans should
call for both patients to be secluded to prevent them from injuring each other. This assertion: -
CORRECT ANSWER-violates the civil rights of the two patients.
In a team meeting a nurse says, Im concerned whether we are behaving ethically by using
restraint to prevent one patient from self-mutilation while the care plan for another patient
who has also self-mutilated calls for one-on-one supervision. Which ethical principle most
clearly applies to this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Justice
Which scenario is an example of a tort? - CORRECT ANSWER-A nurse gives an as-needed dose of an
antipsychotic drug to a patient to prevent violence because a unit is short staffed.
A nurses neighbor asks, Why aren't people with mental illness kept in state institutions
anymore? What is the nurses best response? - CORRECT ANSWER-Less restrictive settings are now
available to care for individuals with mental illness.
Which nursing intervention demonstrates false imprisonment? - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient has
been irritating, seeking the attention of nurses most of the day. Now a nurse escorts the patient
down the hall, saying, Stay in your room or you'll be put in seclusion.
A patient should be considered for involuntary commitment for psychiatric care when he or she:
- CORRECT ANSWER-threatens to harm self and others
