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NSG 322 Exam 1
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
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160 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 160 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering
concise explanations for each item. It covers essential concepts in psychiatric nursing,
making it an invaluable resource for students. This material is ideal for study, review, and
preparation for certification exams, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the
subject matter.
CONTENTS
• Mental Health Legislation • Psychiatric Nursing Ethics
• Therapeutic Strategies • Anxiety Disorders
• Cultural Perspectives on Anxiety • Defense Mechanisms
• Anxiety Symptoms and Interventions • Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Page 1
, • Communication in Nursing • Psychological Theories
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 160
community mental health center act
CORRECT ANSWER
focused on community care instead of institutionalization if possible
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 160
mental health continuum
CORRECT ANSWER
A conceptual line used to represent levels of mental health and mental illness that vary from
person to person and vary for a particular person over time.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 160
clients rights under the law
CORRECT ANSWER
-Right to treatment
-Right to refuse treatment
-Right to informed consent
-Rights surrounding involuntary commitment
Psychiatric advanced directives
-Rights regarding seclusion and restraint
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 160
due process
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, CORRECT ANSWER
following established legal procedures
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 160
writ of habeas corpus
CORRECT ANSWER
A court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding
the person
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 160
least restrictive alternative
CORRECT ANSWER
a hospitalized patient must be treated in a setting that imposes as few restrictions as possible
on his or her freedom.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 160
Tarasoff Doctrine
CORRECT ANSWER
Public safety is more important than client confidentiality if it is believed that the pt is a risk to
themselves/others
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 160
cause in fact
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, CORRECT ANSWER
The actual cause of an event; the instrument that is the responsible force for the occurrence of
a certain event. A required element of a tort.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 160
proximate cause
CORRECT ANSWER
Legal cause. It exists when the connection between an act and an injury is strong enough to
justify imposing liability.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 160
negligence
CORRECT ANSWER
an act, or failure to act, that breaches duty of due care and results in/is responsible for another
person's injuries
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 160
false imprisonment
CORRECT ANSWER
intent to confine a person to a specific area without permission/legal authority
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 160
civil rights
CORRECT ANSWER
rights of personal liberty guaranteed under 2 constitutional amendments
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 322 Exam 1
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Verified Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
160 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 160 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering
concise explanations for each item. It covers essential concepts in psychiatric nursing,
making it an invaluable resource for students. This material is ideal for study, review, and
preparation for certification exams, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the
subject matter.
CONTENTS
• Mental Health Legislation • Psychiatric Nursing Ethics
• Therapeutic Strategies • Anxiety Disorders
• Cultural Perspectives on Anxiety • Defense Mechanisms
• Anxiety Symptoms and Interventions • Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Page 1
, • Communication in Nursing • Psychological Theories
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 160
community mental health center act
CORRECT ANSWER
focused on community care instead of institutionalization if possible
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 160
mental health continuum
CORRECT ANSWER
A conceptual line used to represent levels of mental health and mental illness that vary from
person to person and vary for a particular person over time.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 160
clients rights under the law
CORRECT ANSWER
-Right to treatment
-Right to refuse treatment
-Right to informed consent
-Rights surrounding involuntary commitment
Psychiatric advanced directives
-Rights regarding seclusion and restraint
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 160
due process
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
following established legal procedures
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 160
writ of habeas corpus
CORRECT ANSWER
A court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding
the person
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 160
least restrictive alternative
CORRECT ANSWER
a hospitalized patient must be treated in a setting that imposes as few restrictions as possible
on his or her freedom.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 160
Tarasoff Doctrine
CORRECT ANSWER
Public safety is more important than client confidentiality if it is believed that the pt is a risk to
themselves/others
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 160
cause in fact
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
The actual cause of an event; the instrument that is the responsible force for the occurrence of
a certain event. A required element of a tort.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 160
proximate cause
CORRECT ANSWER
Legal cause. It exists when the connection between an act and an injury is strong enough to
justify imposing liability.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 160
negligence
CORRECT ANSWER
an act, or failure to act, that breaches duty of due care and results in/is responsible for another
person's injuries
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 160
false imprisonment
CORRECT ANSWER
intent to confine a person to a specific area without permission/legal authority
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 160
civil rights
CORRECT ANSWER
rights of personal liberty guaranteed under 2 constitutional amendments
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