NURS 311 QUIZ 1 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT
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, states, "I will take my own blood pressure." What is the nurse's
most therapeutic response?
A. "Right now you are just another client"
B. "If you would rather, I'm sure you will do it correctly"
C. "I will get the attendants to assist me if you do not cooperate"
D. "I am sorry, but I cannot allow that because I must take your blood
pressure" - ANSWERS-D. "I am sorry, but I cannot allow that because I must
take your blood pressure"
What is the most difficult initial task when developing a nurse-client
relationship?
A. Remaining therapeutic and professional
B. Being able to understand and accept a client's behavior
C. Developing an awareness of self and the professional role in the
relationship
D. Accepting responsibility for identifying and evaluating the real needs of a
client - ANSWERS-C. Developing an awareness of self and the professional
role in the relationship
A parent of a 13-year-old adolescent who was recently diagnosed with
Hodgkin disease tells a nurse, "I don't want my child to know the diagnosis."
How should the nurse respond?
A. "It is best if your child knows the diagnosis"
B. "Did you know the cure rate for Hodgkin disease is high?"
, C. "Would you like someone with Hodgkin disease to talk with you?"
D. "Let's talk about your feeling regarding your child's diagnosis" -
ANSWERS-D. "Let's talk about your feeling regarding your child's 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 nurse's best reply?
A. "Does it bother you to have a male nurse?"
B. "How do you feel about having a male nurse?"
C. "There aren't many male nurses, We are a minority."
D. "You sound upset. I will get a female nurse to care for you." - ANSWERS-B.
"How do you feel about having a male nurse?"
Among members of the nursing team, which functions are registered nurses
legally permitted to perform in a mental health hospital? SATA
A. Psychotherapy
B. Health promotion
C. Case management
D. Prescribing medications
E. Treating human responses - ANSWERS-B. Health promotion
C. Case management
E. Treating human responses
A health care provider orders "Restraints prn" for a client who has a history
of violent behavior. What is the nurse's responsibility concerning this order?
A. Ask that the order indicate the type of restraint
B. Recognize that prn orders for restraints are unacceptable
C. Implement the restraint order when the client begins to act out
D. Ensure that the entire staff is aware of the order for the restraint -
ANSWERS-B. Recognize that prn orders for restraints are unacceptable
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT
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, states, "I will take my own blood pressure." What is the nurse's
most therapeutic response?
A. "Right now you are just another client"
B. "If you would rather, I'm sure you will do it correctly"
C. "I will get the attendants to assist me if you do not cooperate"
D. "I am sorry, but I cannot allow that because I must take your blood
pressure" - ANSWERS-D. "I am sorry, but I cannot allow that because I must
take your blood pressure"
What is the most difficult initial task when developing a nurse-client
relationship?
A. Remaining therapeutic and professional
B. Being able to understand and accept a client's behavior
C. Developing an awareness of self and the professional role in the
relationship
D. Accepting responsibility for identifying and evaluating the real needs of a
client - ANSWERS-C. Developing an awareness of self and the professional
role in the relationship
A parent of a 13-year-old adolescent who was recently diagnosed with
Hodgkin disease tells a nurse, "I don't want my child to know the diagnosis."
How should the nurse respond?
A. "It is best if your child knows the diagnosis"
B. "Did you know the cure rate for Hodgkin disease is high?"
, C. "Would you like someone with Hodgkin disease to talk with you?"
D. "Let's talk about your feeling regarding your child's diagnosis" -
ANSWERS-D. "Let's talk about your feeling regarding your child's 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 nurse's best reply?
A. "Does it bother you to have a male nurse?"
B. "How do you feel about having a male nurse?"
C. "There aren't many male nurses, We are a minority."
D. "You sound upset. I will get a female nurse to care for you." - ANSWERS-B.
"How do you feel about having a male nurse?"
Among members of the nursing team, which functions are registered nurses
legally permitted to perform in a mental health hospital? SATA
A. Psychotherapy
B. Health promotion
C. Case management
D. Prescribing medications
E. Treating human responses - ANSWERS-B. Health promotion
C. Case management
E. Treating human responses
A health care provider orders "Restraints prn" for a client who has a history
of violent behavior. What is the nurse's responsibility concerning this order?
A. Ask that the order indicate the type of restraint
B. Recognize that prn orders for restraints are unacceptable
C. Implement the restraint order when the client begins to act out
D. Ensure that the entire staff is aware of the order for the restraint -
ANSWERS-B. Recognize that prn orders for restraints are unacceptable
