NUR 326 Exam 1- Exam Study Guide – Practice
Questions & Verified Answers
Prepare for your exams with confidence using this comprehensive and well-organized study
guide. This resource is designed to help students understand key concepts, strengthen their
knowledge, and improve exam performance through carefully structured practice questions
and detailed explanations.
The document includes exam-style questions that closely reflect the format and difficulty of
real assessments, helping students become familiar with the types of questions they may
encounter. Each question is accompanied by accurate answers and clear explanations,
allowing you to fully understand the reasoning behind the correct responses.
What This Study Guide Offers
✔ Practice questions based on important and commonly tested topics
✔ Verified answers with clear, easy-to-follow explanations
✔ Well-structured formatting for efficient studying and revision
✔ Coverage of key course concepts and learning objectives
✔ A reliable resource for strengthening understanding and exam readiness
Why This Resource Is Useful
This study guide is designed to support students who want to review effectively, identify
knowledge gaps, and improve their test-taking skills. By practicing with exam-style questions
and reviewing detailed explanations, students can reinforce their understanding and build
confidence before their exams.
Ideal For
• Final exam preparation
• Midterm review
• Regular revision sessions
• Improving understanding of difficult topics
• Enhancing overall academic performance
,Whether you are studying weeks in advance or reviewing shortly before an exam, this guide
provides structured practice and clear explanations to help you prepare effectively and
perform at your best.
A valuable study resource for students who want to prepare smarter and succeed in their
exams.
A patient has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant.
After taking the new medication, the patient states, "This medication isn't working. I don't feel
any different." What is the best response by the nurse? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓"It
usually takes a few weeks for you to notice improvement from this medication."
- Seeing a response to antidepressants takes 3 to 6 weeks
A patient coming to the health clinic for a blood pressure check reports to the nurse that she
just does not have the energy to go out much in winter but looks forward to gardening in
summer. The nurse realizes that this patient is describing a major symptom of what condition? -
------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Seasonal affective disorder
seasonal affective disorder ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Decreased exposure to sunlight in
winter months can reduce the production of serotonin in the brain, leading to a type of
depression
- tends to resolve with the longer days and increased exposure to sun of spring and summer
A patient who is at a health clinic with complaints of a sore throat is exhibiting signs of
depression. The nurse administers a basic screening for depression. What level of prevention is
the nurse performing? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Secondary prevention
, Secondary prevention ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓aimed at early detection of problems, I.e.
identification of depression for early intervention
Primary prevention for mood disorders ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓focuses on stress
reduction and societal issues such as reducing poverty and racism
Tertiary prevention ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓aims to reduce disability from a diagnosed
condition; for mood disorders, this includes prevention of relapse and protection from harm
A family member of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder asks what behaviors would
indicate the beginnings of a manic phase. What is the best response by the nurse? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓"The person may have excess energy, talk a lot, feel restless, and spend
too much money."
Signs that a person is cycling into a manic phase include ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓sleeping and eating less and having increased energy and racing thoughts, increased
impulsivity, and increased spending behaviors
A patient has been admitted with major depressive disorder. What typical signs and symptoms
would the nurse expect to assess? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Poor eye contact
Appetite changes
Slowed speech
Typical signs of depression include ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓sleep disturbance; poor eye
contact; loss of interest in events; guilt; decreased energy, speech, and concentration; appetite
changes; and slowed motor movements
Denial stage ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓In this stage, grieving people are unable or
unwilling to accept that the loss has taken (or will shortly take) place
, - It can feel as though they are experiencing a bad dream, that the loss is unreal, and they are
waiting to "wake up" as though from a dream, expecting that things will be normal
Anger stage ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓at the loss and the unfairness of it
They may become angry at the person who has been lost (or is dying). Feelings of abandonment
may also occur.
Bargaining stage ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓In this stage, people beg their "higher power"
to undo the loss, saying things along the lines of, "I'll change if you bring her (or him) back to
me".
This phase usually involves promises of better behavior or significant life changes which will be
made in exchange for the reversal of the loss
Grief ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓subjective feeling and affect that follows a loss
- Powerful emotional state
- Universal reaction
- Involves stress, pain and suffering
Mourning ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓the process by which grief is resolved
Types of Grief ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓- Uncomplicated grief
- Complicated (dysfunctional) grief
- Anticipatory
Questions & Verified Answers
Prepare for your exams with confidence using this comprehensive and well-organized study
guide. This resource is designed to help students understand key concepts, strengthen their
knowledge, and improve exam performance through carefully structured practice questions
and detailed explanations.
The document includes exam-style questions that closely reflect the format and difficulty of
real assessments, helping students become familiar with the types of questions they may
encounter. Each question is accompanied by accurate answers and clear explanations,
allowing you to fully understand the reasoning behind the correct responses.
What This Study Guide Offers
✔ Practice questions based on important and commonly tested topics
✔ Verified answers with clear, easy-to-follow explanations
✔ Well-structured formatting for efficient studying and revision
✔ Coverage of key course concepts and learning objectives
✔ A reliable resource for strengthening understanding and exam readiness
Why This Resource Is Useful
This study guide is designed to support students who want to review effectively, identify
knowledge gaps, and improve their test-taking skills. By practicing with exam-style questions
and reviewing detailed explanations, students can reinforce their understanding and build
confidence before their exams.
Ideal For
• Final exam preparation
• Midterm review
• Regular revision sessions
• Improving understanding of difficult topics
• Enhancing overall academic performance
,Whether you are studying weeks in advance or reviewing shortly before an exam, this guide
provides structured practice and clear explanations to help you prepare effectively and
perform at your best.
A valuable study resource for students who want to prepare smarter and succeed in their
exams.
A patient has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant.
After taking the new medication, the patient states, "This medication isn't working. I don't feel
any different." What is the best response by the nurse? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓"It
usually takes a few weeks for you to notice improvement from this medication."
- Seeing a response to antidepressants takes 3 to 6 weeks
A patient coming to the health clinic for a blood pressure check reports to the nurse that she
just does not have the energy to go out much in winter but looks forward to gardening in
summer. The nurse realizes that this patient is describing a major symptom of what condition? -
------ ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Seasonal affective disorder
seasonal affective disorder ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Decreased exposure to sunlight in
winter months can reduce the production of serotonin in the brain, leading to a type of
depression
- tends to resolve with the longer days and increased exposure to sun of spring and summer
A patient who is at a health clinic with complaints of a sore throat is exhibiting signs of
depression. The nurse administers a basic screening for depression. What level of prevention is
the nurse performing? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Secondary prevention
, Secondary prevention ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓aimed at early detection of problems, I.e.
identification of depression for early intervention
Primary prevention for mood disorders ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓focuses on stress
reduction and societal issues such as reducing poverty and racism
Tertiary prevention ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓aims to reduce disability from a diagnosed
condition; for mood disorders, this includes prevention of relapse and protection from harm
A family member of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder asks what behaviors would
indicate the beginnings of a manic phase. What is the best response by the nurse? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓"The person may have excess energy, talk a lot, feel restless, and spend
too much money."
Signs that a person is cycling into a manic phase include ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓sleeping and eating less and having increased energy and racing thoughts, increased
impulsivity, and increased spending behaviors
A patient has been admitted with major depressive disorder. What typical signs and symptoms
would the nurse expect to assess? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Poor eye contact
Appetite changes
Slowed speech
Typical signs of depression include ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓sleep disturbance; poor eye
contact; loss of interest in events; guilt; decreased energy, speech, and concentration; appetite
changes; and slowed motor movements
Denial stage ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓In this stage, grieving people are unable or
unwilling to accept that the loss has taken (or will shortly take) place
, - It can feel as though they are experiencing a bad dream, that the loss is unreal, and they are
waiting to "wake up" as though from a dream, expecting that things will be normal
Anger stage ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓at the loss and the unfairness of it
They may become angry at the person who has been lost (or is dying). Feelings of abandonment
may also occur.
Bargaining stage ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓In this stage, people beg their "higher power"
to undo the loss, saying things along the lines of, "I'll change if you bring her (or him) back to
me".
This phase usually involves promises of better behavior or significant life changes which will be
made in exchange for the reversal of the loss
Grief ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓subjective feeling and affect that follows a loss
- Powerful emotional state
- Universal reaction
- Involves stress, pain and suffering
Mourning ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓the process by which grief is resolved
Types of Grief ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓- Uncomplicated grief
- Complicated (dysfunctional) grief
- Anticipatory
