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NURS 3381 Exam 1 Questions and Correct
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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?
Ans: Our patients need our help to learn behaviors that will
help them get along in society.
A nurse assesses a newly admitted patient diagnosed with major
depressive disorder. Which statement is an example of attending?
Ans: Id like to sit with you a while so you may feel more
comfortable talking with me.
A patient is hospitalized for depression and suicidal ideation after their
spouse asks for a divorce. Select the nurses most caring comment.
Ans: 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?
Ans: Address ends in .com.
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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?
Ans: 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.
Ans: 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?
Ans: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
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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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Clinical algorithm
Which historical nursing leader helped focus practice to recognize the
importance of science in psychiatric nursing?
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Ans: 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:
Ans: 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:
Ans: says, Maybe some physical therapy will help me with my
balance
A patient is admitted to the psychiatric hospital. Which assessment
finding best indicates that the patient has a mental illness? The
patient:
Ans: describes mood as consistently sad, discouraged, and
hopeless
The goal for a patient is to increase resiliency. Which outcome should a
nurse add to the plan of care? Within 3 days, the patient will:
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NURS 3381 Exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
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?
Ans: Our patients need our help to learn behaviors that will
help them get along in society.
A nurse assesses a newly admitted patient diagnosed with major
depressive disorder. Which statement is an example of attending?
Ans: Id like to sit with you a while so you may feel more
comfortable talking with me.
A patient is hospitalized for depression and suicidal ideation after their
spouse asks for a divorce. Select the nurses most caring comment.
Ans: 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?
Ans: Address ends in .com.
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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?
Ans: 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.
Ans: 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?
Ans: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
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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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Clinical algorithm
Which historical nursing leader helped focus practice to recognize the
importance of science in psychiatric nursing?
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Ans: 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:
Ans: 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:
Ans: says, Maybe some physical therapy will help me with my
balance
A patient is admitted to the psychiatric hospital. Which assessment
finding best indicates that the patient has a mental illness? The
patient:
Ans: describes mood as consistently sad, discouraged, and
hopeless
The goal for a patient is to increase resiliency. Which outcome should a
nurse add to the plan of care? Within 3 days, the patient will:
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