NUR 327 - POST CLASS QUIZZES | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
A nurse is providing mental health education to a group of high school
students. Which of the following information about screening for mental illness
should the nurse include?
A. "mental illnesses can be detected through regular blood tests"
B. Regular physical examinations are commonly used to diagnose mental illness
C. Risk factors for developing a mental illness are unknown, making screening
difficult
D. Screening for mental illness is difficult because most mental illnesses cannot
be detected through laboratory testing Answer - Screening for mental illness is
difficult because most illnesses cannot be detected through laboratory testing
A nurse is providing education to a group of clients about the process of
neurotransmission. Which of the following statements about
neurotransmission should the nurse make?
"Neurotransmitters are activated by the enzyme transferase."
"Neurotransmitters function by inhibiting the production of glucose."
"Neurotransmitters are chemical components that allow neurons to store
energy for future use."
"Neurotransmitters are found throughout the body." Answer -
Neurotransmitters are found throughout the body."
,A nurse manager and a newly licensed nurse are engaged in an interview with
a client. The newly licensed nurse tells the client, "You look like my sister. I love
my sister and would do anything for her." Which of the following actions should
the nurse manager take?
Record that the newly licensed nurse is able to maintain professional nurse-
client boundaries.
Inform the newly licensed nurse that they are successfully building trust and
rapport.
Ask the newly licensed nurse if they are comfortable providing care to the
client.
Assign the newly licensed nurse to a different client. Answer - Assign the newly
licensed nurse to a different client.
A nurse is performing a spiritual assessment for a client using the FICA tool.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to address the "C" in the
FICA tool?
"What importance does spirituality have in your life?"
"How would you like us as healthcare providers to help with any spiritual
concerns?"
"Do you consider yourself religious?"
"Are you a member of a spiritual organization or group?" Answer - "Are you a
member of a spiritual organization or group?"
A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about psychiatric
pharmacogenomic testing. Which of the following statements by the newly
licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
,"Psychiatric pharmacogenomic testing provides health care providers with
information about treatment interactions."
"Psychiatric pharmacogenomic testing allows providers to determine the cause
of mental illness based on genetics."
"Psychiatric pharmacogenomic testing allows providers to determine effective
treatment modalities."
"Psychiatric pharmacogenomic testing allows providers to determine the
likelihood that a treatment will produce a cure." Answer - "Psychiatric
pharmacogenomic testing allows providers to determine effective treatment
modalities."
A nurse is working to build rapport and trust with new clients. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Fulfill a promise by allowing a client to visit with family members.
Minimize contact with a client who is angry.
Use clinical terminology to help a client better understand their diagnosis.
Explain the importance of treatment to a client who speaks a language
different from the nurse. Answer - Fulfill a promise by allowing a client to visit
with family members.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed clozapine. Which of the
following topics should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?
The importance of medication adherence after the resolution of acute
psychosis when taking an antipsychotic
The importance of avoiding foods that contain tyramine when taking an
antipsychotic
, The importance of limiting fluid intake when taking an antipsychotic
The importance of routine red blood cell count laboratory work when taking an
antipsychotic Answer - The importance of medication adherence after the
resolution of acute psychosis when taking an antipsychotic
A nurse is caring for a client who has sleep dysregulation, poor memory, and
poor concentration. Which of the following neurotransmitters should the nurse
identify as being responsible for the client's manifestations?
Serotonin
Histamine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine Answer - Norepinephrine
A nurse is caring for a client and notes that the client appears disheveled,
frightened, and seems to be talking to someone who is not there. The nurse
should identify that this is an example of which of the following steps of the
nursing process?
Evaluation
Planning
Assessment
Analysis Answer - Assessment
A nurse is providing education to the family of a client who has Alzheimer's
disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse make when
explaining the role of acetylcholine in this disease process?
"Acetylcholine has minimal impact on sleep and muscle functioning."
"Acetylcholine plays a central role in findings of Alzheimer's disease."
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
A nurse is providing mental health education to a group of high school
students. Which of the following information about screening for mental illness
should the nurse include?
A. "mental illnesses can be detected through regular blood tests"
B. Regular physical examinations are commonly used to diagnose mental illness
C. Risk factors for developing a mental illness are unknown, making screening
difficult
D. Screening for mental illness is difficult because most mental illnesses cannot
be detected through laboratory testing Answer - Screening for mental illness is
difficult because most illnesses cannot be detected through laboratory testing
A nurse is providing education to a group of clients about the process of
neurotransmission. Which of the following statements about
neurotransmission should the nurse make?
"Neurotransmitters are activated by the enzyme transferase."
"Neurotransmitters function by inhibiting the production of glucose."
"Neurotransmitters are chemical components that allow neurons to store
energy for future use."
"Neurotransmitters are found throughout the body." Answer -
Neurotransmitters are found throughout the body."
,A nurse manager and a newly licensed nurse are engaged in an interview with
a client. The newly licensed nurse tells the client, "You look like my sister. I love
my sister and would do anything for her." Which of the following actions should
the nurse manager take?
Record that the newly licensed nurse is able to maintain professional nurse-
client boundaries.
Inform the newly licensed nurse that they are successfully building trust and
rapport.
Ask the newly licensed nurse if they are comfortable providing care to the
client.
Assign the newly licensed nurse to a different client. Answer - Assign the newly
licensed nurse to a different client.
A nurse is performing a spiritual assessment for a client using the FICA tool.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to address the "C" in the
FICA tool?
"What importance does spirituality have in your life?"
"How would you like us as healthcare providers to help with any spiritual
concerns?"
"Do you consider yourself religious?"
"Are you a member of a spiritual organization or group?" Answer - "Are you a
member of a spiritual organization or group?"
A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about psychiatric
pharmacogenomic testing. Which of the following statements by the newly
licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
,"Psychiatric pharmacogenomic testing provides health care providers with
information about treatment interactions."
"Psychiatric pharmacogenomic testing allows providers to determine the cause
of mental illness based on genetics."
"Psychiatric pharmacogenomic testing allows providers to determine effective
treatment modalities."
"Psychiatric pharmacogenomic testing allows providers to determine the
likelihood that a treatment will produce a cure." Answer - "Psychiatric
pharmacogenomic testing allows providers to determine effective treatment
modalities."
A nurse is working to build rapport and trust with new clients. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Fulfill a promise by allowing a client to visit with family members.
Minimize contact with a client who is angry.
Use clinical terminology to help a client better understand their diagnosis.
Explain the importance of treatment to a client who speaks a language
different from the nurse. Answer - Fulfill a promise by allowing a client to visit
with family members.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed clozapine. Which of the
following topics should the nurse prepare to discuss with the client?
The importance of medication adherence after the resolution of acute
psychosis when taking an antipsychotic
The importance of avoiding foods that contain tyramine when taking an
antipsychotic
, The importance of limiting fluid intake when taking an antipsychotic
The importance of routine red blood cell count laboratory work when taking an
antipsychotic Answer - The importance of medication adherence after the
resolution of acute psychosis when taking an antipsychotic
A nurse is caring for a client who has sleep dysregulation, poor memory, and
poor concentration. Which of the following neurotransmitters should the nurse
identify as being responsible for the client's manifestations?
Serotonin
Histamine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine Answer - Norepinephrine
A nurse is caring for a client and notes that the client appears disheveled,
frightened, and seems to be talking to someone who is not there. The nurse
should identify that this is an example of which of the following steps of the
nursing process?
Evaluation
Planning
Assessment
Analysis Answer - Assessment
A nurse is providing education to the family of a client who has Alzheimer's
disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse make when
explaining the role of acetylcholine in this disease process?
"Acetylcholine has minimal impact on sleep and muscle functioning."
"Acetylcholine plays a central role in findings of Alzheimer's disease."
