NRS 3016 MIDTERM 2026/2027 | NURSING STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & EXAM REVIEW
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is providing care for a client with a mental disorder. The client is
participating in the decision-making process. The nurse interprets this as which component of recovery?
a.) Self-direction
b.) Person-centered
c.) Holistic
d.) Collaborative - correct answer ✔✔Collaborative
A nurse is explaining recovery to the family of a client diagnosed with a mental disorder. Which
statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to include about this process?
a.) "The client is helped to live a meaningful life to their fullest potential."
b.) "It is a step-by-step process from being ill to being well."
c.) "The client focuses mainly on the emotional aspects of their condition."
d.) "Although peer support is important, the self-acceptance is essential." - correct answer ✔✔"The
client is helped to live a meaningful life to their fullest potential."
When assessing a client with a mental illness, the nurse determines that the client is experiencing label
avoidance when the client states which of the following?
a.) "I really don't need to see anyone."
b.) "I'm as crazy as everybody thinks I am."
c.) "I'll never be able to function in the world."
d.) "I'm at the cause of my illness." - correct answer ✔✔"I really don't need to see anyone."
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working with a client who is being treated for depression. Which
client statement would indicate that their spirituality is intact?
a.) "I know God must be punishing me for all my sins."
b.) "I know I am as well off as I can be under the circumstances."
c.) "Nothing will ever be the same again; my life is not worth living."
d.) "My church friends came to visit me this past Sunday afternoon." - correct answer ✔✔"I know I am
as well off as I can be under the circumstances."
A client is being treated for prostate cancer; his prognosis is very poor. The client has a strong faith, and
he has been active in his church for many years. He is concerned about his health and the challenges he
faces as his cancer progresses. Which comment by the nurse reflects the most appropriate spiritual
nursing intervention for the client?
a.) "Would you like me to bring you a guided imagery audiotape?"
b.) "You have to belong to the same church I do if you're going to go to heaven."
c.) "We can pray together if you'd like."
, d.) "I'll take you to visit my church if you can get a pass." - correct answer ✔✔"We can pray together if
you'd like."
A psychiatric-mental health nurse determines that a client is competent when they are able to do which
action?
a.) Write a "living will"
b.) Comply with the medical regimen
c.) Communicate their choices
d.) Speak coherent English - correct answer ✔✔Communicate their choices
The nurse is providing care to a client who is hospitalized with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Which
statement would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's medical record?
a.) "Acted crazily throughout the night; kept hearing voices and noises."
b.) "Had a typical night without incidence of insomnia or nightmares."
c.) "Client stated that they had a good night with no complaints."
d.) "Reported they are unable to sleep because he heard voices throughout the night." - correct answer
✔✔"Reported they are unable to sleep because he heard voices throughout the night."
A nurse working on the psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from the employer of one of the clients
on the unit. The employer asks to be sent a copy of Mr. Murray's latest laboratory work and
psychological testing results so Mr. Murray's medical records in employee health can be kept up-to-date.
Based on the nurse's knowledge about issues surrounding breach of confidentiality, which response
would be the most appropriate?
a.) "I'm sorry; we're not allowed to give out that information about our client."
b.) "Sure, give me your address, and I will see that the information is sent to you."
c.) "I am unable to acknowledge whether or not a Mr. Murray is a client on this unit."
d.) "I'll have to get the client's signed consent before we can send that information to you." - correct
answer ✔✔"I am unable to acknowledge whether or not Mr. Murry is a client on this unit."
A client is involuntarily committed without a court order. The nurse understands that the emergency,
short-term hospitalization can occur for how long?
a.) A maximum of 24 hours
b.) three to five days
c.) 48 to 92 hours
d.) One week - correct answer ✔✔48 to 92 hours
A psychiatric-mental health client has an advance care directive on their medical record. A clinician
provides treatment that disregards the client's directive. The clinician would be liable for which of the
following?
a.) False Imprisonment
b.) Assault
c.) Medical Battery
d.) Battery - correct answer ✔✔Medical Battery
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & EXAM REVIEW
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is providing care for a client with a mental disorder. The client is
participating in the decision-making process. The nurse interprets this as which component of recovery?
a.) Self-direction
b.) Person-centered
c.) Holistic
d.) Collaborative - correct answer ✔✔Collaborative
A nurse is explaining recovery to the family of a client diagnosed with a mental disorder. Which
statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to include about this process?
a.) "The client is helped to live a meaningful life to their fullest potential."
b.) "It is a step-by-step process from being ill to being well."
c.) "The client focuses mainly on the emotional aspects of their condition."
d.) "Although peer support is important, the self-acceptance is essential." - correct answer ✔✔"The
client is helped to live a meaningful life to their fullest potential."
When assessing a client with a mental illness, the nurse determines that the client is experiencing label
avoidance when the client states which of the following?
a.) "I really don't need to see anyone."
b.) "I'm as crazy as everybody thinks I am."
c.) "I'll never be able to function in the world."
d.) "I'm at the cause of my illness." - correct answer ✔✔"I really don't need to see anyone."
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working with a client who is being treated for depression. Which
client statement would indicate that their spirituality is intact?
a.) "I know God must be punishing me for all my sins."
b.) "I know I am as well off as I can be under the circumstances."
c.) "Nothing will ever be the same again; my life is not worth living."
d.) "My church friends came to visit me this past Sunday afternoon." - correct answer ✔✔"I know I am
as well off as I can be under the circumstances."
A client is being treated for prostate cancer; his prognosis is very poor. The client has a strong faith, and
he has been active in his church for many years. He is concerned about his health and the challenges he
faces as his cancer progresses. Which comment by the nurse reflects the most appropriate spiritual
nursing intervention for the client?
a.) "Would you like me to bring you a guided imagery audiotape?"
b.) "You have to belong to the same church I do if you're going to go to heaven."
c.) "We can pray together if you'd like."
, d.) "I'll take you to visit my church if you can get a pass." - correct answer ✔✔"We can pray together if
you'd like."
A psychiatric-mental health nurse determines that a client is competent when they are able to do which
action?
a.) Write a "living will"
b.) Comply with the medical regimen
c.) Communicate their choices
d.) Speak coherent English - correct answer ✔✔Communicate their choices
The nurse is providing care to a client who is hospitalized with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Which
statement would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's medical record?
a.) "Acted crazily throughout the night; kept hearing voices and noises."
b.) "Had a typical night without incidence of insomnia or nightmares."
c.) "Client stated that they had a good night with no complaints."
d.) "Reported they are unable to sleep because he heard voices throughout the night." - correct answer
✔✔"Reported they are unable to sleep because he heard voices throughout the night."
A nurse working on the psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from the employer of one of the clients
on the unit. The employer asks to be sent a copy of Mr. Murray's latest laboratory work and
psychological testing results so Mr. Murray's medical records in employee health can be kept up-to-date.
Based on the nurse's knowledge about issues surrounding breach of confidentiality, which response
would be the most appropriate?
a.) "I'm sorry; we're not allowed to give out that information about our client."
b.) "Sure, give me your address, and I will see that the information is sent to you."
c.) "I am unable to acknowledge whether or not a Mr. Murray is a client on this unit."
d.) "I'll have to get the client's signed consent before we can send that information to you." - correct
answer ✔✔"I am unable to acknowledge whether or not Mr. Murry is a client on this unit."
A client is involuntarily committed without a court order. The nurse understands that the emergency,
short-term hospitalization can occur for how long?
a.) A maximum of 24 hours
b.) three to five days
c.) 48 to 92 hours
d.) One week - correct answer ✔✔48 to 92 hours
A psychiatric-mental health client has an advance care directive on their medical record. A clinician
provides treatment that disregards the client's directive. The clinician would be liable for which of the
following?
a.) False Imprisonment
b.) Assault
c.) Medical Battery
d.) Battery - correct answer ✔✔Medical Battery
