NUR 374 Exam 1 Practice | 2026/2027 | Answers Correct |
Questions With Complete Solutions
a 7-year-old male without any other diagnosed problem engages
in jaw clenching and rocking back and forth. which condition
should the nurse anticipate? Correct Answers autism spectrum
disorder
a 43-year-old female patient is brought to the emergency
department with complaints of bizarre speech, visual
hallucinations, and changes in behavior. she has no psychiatric
history. before ordering a psychiatric consultation, the
emergency room physician orders a battery of blood tests as well
as an MRI of the brain. the rationale for this is: Correct
Answers medical conditions and physical illnesses may mimic
psychiatric illnesses, therefore, physical causes of symptoms
must be ruled out
a family who is worried that an adult female might hurt herself
asks for her to be admitted to the hospital. an assessment
indicates moderate depression with no risk factors for suicide
other than a depressed mood. the patient denies any intent or
thoughts about self-harm. the family agrees that the patient has
not done or said anything to suggest that she might be a danger
to herself. which of the following responses is consistent with
the concept of "least restrictive alternative" doctrine? Correct
Answers arrange for an outpatient counseling appointment the
next day
a friend recognizes that his depression has returned and tells you
he is suicidal and afraid he will harm himself. he wishes to be
, hospitalized but does not have health insurance. which of the
following responses best meets his immediate care needs and
reflects the options for care a person in his position typically
has? Correct Answers assist him in obtaining an outpatient
counseling appointment at an area community mental health
center, and call him frequently to assure he is safe until his
appointment occurs
a male patient frequently inquires about the female student
nurse's boyfriend, social activities, and school experiences.
which of the following initial responses by the student best
addresses the issue raised by this behavior? Correct Answers
she limits sharing personal information and stresses the patient-
centered focus of the conversation
a nurse administering a benzodiazepine should understand that
the therapeutic effect of benzodiazepines results from
potentiating the neurotransmitter: Correct Answers GABA
a nurse makes a post on a social media page about his peer
taking care of a patient with a crime-related gunshot wound
during his shift in the emergency department. he does not use
the name of the patient. it can be concluded that: Correct
Answers the nurse has violated confidentiality laws and can be
held liable
a nurse stops in to interview a patient on a medical unit and
finds the patient lying supine in her bed with the head elevated
at 10 degrees. which initial response would most enhance the
chances of acheiving a therapeutic interaction? Correct Answers
Questions With Complete Solutions
a 7-year-old male without any other diagnosed problem engages
in jaw clenching and rocking back and forth. which condition
should the nurse anticipate? Correct Answers autism spectrum
disorder
a 43-year-old female patient is brought to the emergency
department with complaints of bizarre speech, visual
hallucinations, and changes in behavior. she has no psychiatric
history. before ordering a psychiatric consultation, the
emergency room physician orders a battery of blood tests as well
as an MRI of the brain. the rationale for this is: Correct
Answers medical conditions and physical illnesses may mimic
psychiatric illnesses, therefore, physical causes of symptoms
must be ruled out
a family who is worried that an adult female might hurt herself
asks for her to be admitted to the hospital. an assessment
indicates moderate depression with no risk factors for suicide
other than a depressed mood. the patient denies any intent or
thoughts about self-harm. the family agrees that the patient has
not done or said anything to suggest that she might be a danger
to herself. which of the following responses is consistent with
the concept of "least restrictive alternative" doctrine? Correct
Answers arrange for an outpatient counseling appointment the
next day
a friend recognizes that his depression has returned and tells you
he is suicidal and afraid he will harm himself. he wishes to be
, hospitalized but does not have health insurance. which of the
following responses best meets his immediate care needs and
reflects the options for care a person in his position typically
has? Correct Answers assist him in obtaining an outpatient
counseling appointment at an area community mental health
center, and call him frequently to assure he is safe until his
appointment occurs
a male patient frequently inquires about the female student
nurse's boyfriend, social activities, and school experiences.
which of the following initial responses by the student best
addresses the issue raised by this behavior? Correct Answers
she limits sharing personal information and stresses the patient-
centered focus of the conversation
a nurse administering a benzodiazepine should understand that
the therapeutic effect of benzodiazepines results from
potentiating the neurotransmitter: Correct Answers GABA
a nurse makes a post on a social media page about his peer
taking care of a patient with a crime-related gunshot wound
during his shift in the emergency department. he does not use
the name of the patient. it can be concluded that: Correct
Answers the nurse has violated confidentiality laws and can be
held liable
a nurse stops in to interview a patient on a medical unit and
finds the patient lying supine in her bed with the head elevated
at 10 degrees. which initial response would most enhance the
chances of acheiving a therapeutic interaction? Correct Answers
