NURS 311 Quiz 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
Among members of the nursing team, which functions are registered nurses legally permitted to
perform in a mental health hospital? SATA
1. psychotherapy
2. health promotion
3. case management
4. prescribing medication
5. treating human responses - (ANSWER)2. health promotion
3. case management
5. treating human responses
a health care provider orders "restraints PRN" for a client who has a history of violent behavior. what is
the nurses responsibility concerning this order?
1. ask that the order indicate the type of restraints
2. recognize that PRN orders for restraints are unacceptable
3. implement the restraint order when the client begins to act out
4. ensure that the entire staff is aware of the order for the restraint - (ANSWER)2. recognize that PRN
orders for restraints are unacceptable
a client on the psychiatric unit asks a nurse about psychiatric advance directives (PAD). what information
should form the basis of the nurses response?
1. the appointment of a surrogate decision maker is unnecessary
2. a client is permitted to dictate what treatments will be given during future hospitalizations
3. the need for involuntary admissions is eliminated when a client is a threat to self or others
4. a client is allowed to consent or refuse potential psychiatric treatment if a future incapacitating
mental health crisis occurs. - (ANSWER)4. a client is allowed to consent or refuse potential psychiatric
treatment if a future incapacitating mental health crisis occurs.
which statement best describes the practice of psychiatric nursing?
1. helps people with present or potential mental health problems
2. ensures clients legal and ethical rights by being a client advocate
3. focuses interpersonal skills on people with physical or emotional problems
, NURS 311 Quiz 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
4. acts in a therapeutic way with people who are diagnosed as having a mental disorder - (ANSWER)1.
helps people with present or potential mental health problems
A physician is admitted to the psychiatric unit of a community hospital. The client, who was restless,
loud, aggressive, and resistive during the admission procedure, announces, "I'll take my own blood
pressure." What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
1. "Right now you're just another client."
2. "If you would rather, I'm sure you will do it correctly."
3. "I'll get the attendants to assist me if you won't cooperate."
4. "I'm sorry, but I can't allow that, because I have to take your blood pressure." - (ANSWER)4. "I'm
sorry, but I can't allow that, because I have to take your blood pressure."
what is the most difficult initial task when developing a nurse-client relationship?
1. remaining therapeutic and professional
2. being able to understand and accept a client behavior
3. developing an awareness of self and the professional role in the relationship
4. accepting responsibility for identifying and evaluating the real needs of a client - (ANSWER)3.
developing an awareness of self and the professional role in the relationship
A parent of a 13-year-old adolescent with recently diagnosed Hodgkin disease tells a nurse, "I don't want
her to know about the diagnosis." How should the nurse respond?
1. it is best if your child knows the diagnosis
2. did you know the cure rate for Hodgkin disease is high
3. would you like someone with Hodgkin disease to talk with you
4. lets talk about your feeling regarding your Childs diagnosis - (ANSWER)4. lets talk about your feeling
regarding your Childs diagnosis
A male nurse is caring for a client. The client states, "You know, I've never had a male nurse before."
What is the best reply by the nurse?
1. "Does it bother you to have a male nurse?"
2. "How do you feel about having a male nurse?"
3. "There aren't many male nurses; we're a minority."
Among members of the nursing team, which functions are registered nurses legally permitted to
perform in a mental health hospital? SATA
1. psychotherapy
2. health promotion
3. case management
4. prescribing medication
5. treating human responses - (ANSWER)2. health promotion
3. case management
5. treating human responses
a health care provider orders "restraints PRN" for a client who has a history of violent behavior. what is
the nurses responsibility concerning this order?
1. ask that the order indicate the type of restraints
2. recognize that PRN orders for restraints are unacceptable
3. implement the restraint order when the client begins to act out
4. ensure that the entire staff is aware of the order for the restraint - (ANSWER)2. recognize that PRN
orders for restraints are unacceptable
a client on the psychiatric unit asks a nurse about psychiatric advance directives (PAD). what information
should form the basis of the nurses response?
1. the appointment of a surrogate decision maker is unnecessary
2. a client is permitted to dictate what treatments will be given during future hospitalizations
3. the need for involuntary admissions is eliminated when a client is a threat to self or others
4. a client is allowed to consent or refuse potential psychiatric treatment if a future incapacitating
mental health crisis occurs. - (ANSWER)4. a client is allowed to consent or refuse potential psychiatric
treatment if a future incapacitating mental health crisis occurs.
which statement best describes the practice of psychiatric nursing?
1. helps people with present or potential mental health problems
2. ensures clients legal and ethical rights by being a client advocate
3. focuses interpersonal skills on people with physical or emotional problems
, NURS 311 Quiz 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
4. acts in a therapeutic way with people who are diagnosed as having a mental disorder - (ANSWER)1.
helps people with present or potential mental health problems
A physician is admitted to the psychiatric unit of a community hospital. The client, who was restless,
loud, aggressive, and resistive during the admission procedure, announces, "I'll take my own blood
pressure." What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
1. "Right now you're just another client."
2. "If you would rather, I'm sure you will do it correctly."
3. "I'll get the attendants to assist me if you won't cooperate."
4. "I'm sorry, but I can't allow that, because I have to take your blood pressure." - (ANSWER)4. "I'm
sorry, but I can't allow that, because I have to take your blood pressure."
what is the most difficult initial task when developing a nurse-client relationship?
1. remaining therapeutic and professional
2. being able to understand and accept a client behavior
3. developing an awareness of self and the professional role in the relationship
4. accepting responsibility for identifying and evaluating the real needs of a client - (ANSWER)3.
developing an awareness of self and the professional role in the relationship
A parent of a 13-year-old adolescent with recently diagnosed Hodgkin disease tells a nurse, "I don't want
her to know about the diagnosis." How should the nurse respond?
1. it is best if your child knows the diagnosis
2. did you know the cure rate for Hodgkin disease is high
3. would you like someone with Hodgkin disease to talk with you
4. lets talk about your feeling regarding your Childs diagnosis - (ANSWER)4. lets talk about your feeling
regarding your Childs diagnosis
A male nurse is caring for a client. The client states, "You know, I've never had a male nurse before."
What is the best reply by the nurse?
1. "Does it bother you to have a male nurse?"
2. "How do you feel about having a male nurse?"
3. "There aren't many male nurses; we're a minority."
