NUR180 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS &
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is examining a patient, the patient states that he had an accident on the way to the
hospital, the nurse notes that he has High Blood pressure, High Respirations, High Heart Rate,
and dilated pupils what does these signs indicate? - correct answer ✔✔Showing signs of acute
stress response.
The nurse is caring for a patient who presented to the emergency room with acute
hallucinations and paranoid behavior, which level of care is expected - correct answer ✔✔The
patient will be impatient.
The nurse understands that the priority of care for people with mental health problems is. -
correct answer ✔✔Least restriction to meet their needs.
A nurse is assessing a patient mental health and the patient stares at the floor, what should the
nurse do - correct answer ✔✔Nurse establishes therapeutic communication.
. A patient approaches the nurse and tell the nurse that they are hearing frightening voices, and
the nurse responds "Okay" what form of communication is the nurse establishing? - correct
answer ✔✔Un therapeutic communication
A college nurse is taking care of a teenage patient who complains they can't cope, or they can't
sleep, what will the nurse recommend - correct answer ✔✔It is a crisis, so stabilize the patient
and give them time is needed.
An adult patient becomes combative during med administration, what administration will the
med take - correct answer ✔✔Maintaining safety while deescalating the combative behavior
,The nurse is trying to develop trust with a patient, what action will she perform - correct answer
✔✔The patient follows through with the patient.
A woman with two children who has been in an abusive relationship. Decided to leave her
abusive relationship, what will the nurse do at the crisis center - correct answer ✔✔Offer
emotional support
. A patient with frequent readmission to the inpatient unit refuse to eat or take part in any
activities what would the nurse do? - correct answer ✔✔Provide encouragement
Provide finger foods
The nurse is receiving documentation from the previous shift and notice notion that indicate, a
pt of experiencing a deep sleep similar level of consciousness, how should the nurse behave? -
correct answer ✔✔Repeat their name loudly a few times
The nurse is trying to develop trust with a newly admitted patient, (female)and to establish
therapeutic relationship the nurse is currently administering medication on the unit the new
patient wants to sit and talk with you, what will the nurse do - correct answer ✔✔Tell the
patient that they will talk after she do her med pass.
A nurse is working with a male in a mental clinic, the patient voice the desire to be autonomous
(making decisions for themselves) what will the nurse do? - correct answer ✔✔Encourage the
patient to check schedule and calendar for themselves
The nurse is trying to develop a therapeutic relationship with a patient on a mental health unit,
what action will the nurse take - correct answer ✔✔Encourage the nurse to express their
thoughts and feelings.
, The nurse is caring for a nurse with bipolar disorder the patient voices concern of their future
with this diagnosis, how would the nurse respond? - correct answer ✔✔Know about lithium
(not very clear) lithium is primarily used to treat bipolar disorder
The nurse is contributing to a plan of care, for a patient with ineffective coping skills what action
would the nurse include in the plan of care - correct answer ✔✔The patient would need to
identify someone to share their feelings with if they can't talk to you NB: family or friend.
. A nurse witnesses a caregiver is sick, what would you do - correct answer ✔✔Have another
family member care for them.
The nurse observes a patent screaming at another patient in the day room, how would you
maintain? - correct answer ✔✔Talk to the patient, find out why they are doing what they are
doing. assess the situation
. Another client is monopolizing a group session and not allowing others to participate what will
the nurse do? - correct answer ✔✔Be assertive to the patient, distracting others (be strong and
stop them)
The nurse student assigned to a patient to do an interview and asked to practice therapeutic
communication and the sharing of perception, what will the student nurse say to the patient. -
correct answer ✔✔Restate, clarify, and have them tell you more *DON'T CHOOSE TELL ME
MORE WHEN ANGRY*
A female patient receiving or attending a group therapy for support in an abusive relationship
has a daughter (10 years old) and says that se does have the strength to live, what will the nurse
do? - correct answer ✔✔Give her information contact as to where she can find help.
While the nurse is talking to a female patient the patient becomes silent in a second, what
action will the nurse do? - correct answer ✔✔You Also be silent
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is examining a patient, the patient states that he had an accident on the way to the
hospital, the nurse notes that he has High Blood pressure, High Respirations, High Heart Rate,
and dilated pupils what does these signs indicate? - correct answer ✔✔Showing signs of acute
stress response.
The nurse is caring for a patient who presented to the emergency room with acute
hallucinations and paranoid behavior, which level of care is expected - correct answer ✔✔The
patient will be impatient.
The nurse understands that the priority of care for people with mental health problems is. -
correct answer ✔✔Least restriction to meet their needs.
A nurse is assessing a patient mental health and the patient stares at the floor, what should the
nurse do - correct answer ✔✔Nurse establishes therapeutic communication.
. A patient approaches the nurse and tell the nurse that they are hearing frightening voices, and
the nurse responds "Okay" what form of communication is the nurse establishing? - correct
answer ✔✔Un therapeutic communication
A college nurse is taking care of a teenage patient who complains they can't cope, or they can't
sleep, what will the nurse recommend - correct answer ✔✔It is a crisis, so stabilize the patient
and give them time is needed.
An adult patient becomes combative during med administration, what administration will the
med take - correct answer ✔✔Maintaining safety while deescalating the combative behavior
,The nurse is trying to develop trust with a patient, what action will she perform - correct answer
✔✔The patient follows through with the patient.
A woman with two children who has been in an abusive relationship. Decided to leave her
abusive relationship, what will the nurse do at the crisis center - correct answer ✔✔Offer
emotional support
. A patient with frequent readmission to the inpatient unit refuse to eat or take part in any
activities what would the nurse do? - correct answer ✔✔Provide encouragement
Provide finger foods
The nurse is receiving documentation from the previous shift and notice notion that indicate, a
pt of experiencing a deep sleep similar level of consciousness, how should the nurse behave? -
correct answer ✔✔Repeat their name loudly a few times
The nurse is trying to develop trust with a newly admitted patient, (female)and to establish
therapeutic relationship the nurse is currently administering medication on the unit the new
patient wants to sit and talk with you, what will the nurse do - correct answer ✔✔Tell the
patient that they will talk after she do her med pass.
A nurse is working with a male in a mental clinic, the patient voice the desire to be autonomous
(making decisions for themselves) what will the nurse do? - correct answer ✔✔Encourage the
patient to check schedule and calendar for themselves
The nurse is trying to develop a therapeutic relationship with a patient on a mental health unit,
what action will the nurse take - correct answer ✔✔Encourage the nurse to express their
thoughts and feelings.
, The nurse is caring for a nurse with bipolar disorder the patient voices concern of their future
with this diagnosis, how would the nurse respond? - correct answer ✔✔Know about lithium
(not very clear) lithium is primarily used to treat bipolar disorder
The nurse is contributing to a plan of care, for a patient with ineffective coping skills what action
would the nurse include in the plan of care - correct answer ✔✔The patient would need to
identify someone to share their feelings with if they can't talk to you NB: family or friend.
. A nurse witnesses a caregiver is sick, what would you do - correct answer ✔✔Have another
family member care for them.
The nurse observes a patent screaming at another patient in the day room, how would you
maintain? - correct answer ✔✔Talk to the patient, find out why they are doing what they are
doing. assess the situation
. Another client is monopolizing a group session and not allowing others to participate what will
the nurse do? - correct answer ✔✔Be assertive to the patient, distracting others (be strong and
stop them)
The nurse student assigned to a patient to do an interview and asked to practice therapeutic
communication and the sharing of perception, what will the student nurse say to the patient. -
correct answer ✔✔Restate, clarify, and have them tell you more *DON'T CHOOSE TELL ME
MORE WHEN ANGRY*
A female patient receiving or attending a group therapy for support in an abusive relationship
has a daughter (10 years old) and says that se does have the strength to live, what will the nurse
do? - correct answer ✔✔Give her information contact as to where she can find help.
While the nurse is talking to a female patient the patient becomes silent in a second, what
action will the nurse do? - correct answer ✔✔You Also be silent
