NURS 286 MIDTER 1 Review UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Question: A nurse is working to build rapport and trust with new clients. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? a. Fulfill a promise by allowing a client to visit with family members. b. Explain the
importance of treatment to a client who speaks a language different from the nurse. c. Minimize contact
with a client who is angry. d. Use clinical terminology to help a client better understand diagnosis.
Correct Answer: a
Question: A nurse manager is evaluating the performance of a newly licensed nurse after performing a
client interview. Which of the following nonverbal actions by the newly licensed nurse should be identified
as appearing too relaxed? a. The nurse sat at slight angle across from the client. b. The nurse maintained eye
contact throughout the interview. c. The nurse maintained an upright posture. d. The nurse leaned away
from the client throughout the interview.
Correct Answer: d
Question: A nurse manager and a newly licensed nurse are engaged in an interview with a client. The
newly licensed nurse tells the client, "You look like my sister. I love my sister and would do anything for
her." Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take? a. Ask the newly licensed nurse if they
are comfortable providing care to the client. b. Record that the newly licensed nurse is able to maintain
professional nurse-client boundaries. c. Assign the newly licensed nurse to a different client. d. Inform the
newly licensed nurse that they are successfully building trust and rapport.
Correct Answer: c
Question: A nurse in the clinic is assessing a postpartum client. The client states they sleep all the time and
are hearing voices telling them to harm their child. The nurse should identify that the client is likely
experiencing which of the following? a. Psychotic depression b. Postpartum depression c. Premenstrual
dysphoric disorder d. Bipolar disorder
Correct Answer: a
Question: A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and states. "A government agency is attempting
to capture me." The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following? a.
Confusion b. Mania c. Inappropriate guilt d. Delusions
Correct Answer: d
Question: A community health nurse is creating a presentation about mood disorders for a local support
group. The nurse should include which of the following as a risk factor for suicide? a. Financial stability b.
Engaging in extracurricular activities c. Loss of a job d. Exercising caution in behavior
Correct Answer: c
Question: A nurse on a an inpatient unit is creating an education presentation on bipolar disorder. Which of
the following should the nurse plan to include in the presentation? a. The prevalence of bipolar disorder in
adult is estimated at 2.8% b. More women that men have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. c. More
adolescents that adults are diagnosed with bipolar disorder. d. The prevalence of bipolar disorder in adults is
estimated at 8.2%
Correct Answer: a
, Question: A nurse is educating a client about possible causes of their depressed mood. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "My high blood pressure could be
the cause of my depressed mood." b. "The stress from my new job could b e the cause of my depressed
mood." c. "My elevated heart rate could be the cause of my depressed mood." d. "My renal dysfunction
could be the cause of my depressed mood."
Correct Answer: b
Question: A nurse is assessing newly admitted client who states they do not want to live anymore and plan
to end their life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. ask the client about the lethality of
their plan b. encourage the client to focus on the positive aspects of life c. allow the client time alone to
self-reflect d. reassure the client that everything is going to work out
Correct Answer: a
Question: A public healthy nurse is applying for a grant related to suicide prevention. When describing
social group s at highest risk, which of the following should the nurse include? a. Native American b.
African American c. South American d. Japanese American
Correct Answer: a
Question: A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. Which of the following noninvasive treatments
should the nurse recommend to the client? a. Cognitive behavioral therapy b. Deep-brain stimulation c.
Vagal nerve stimulation d. Electroconvulsive therapy
Correct Answer: a
Question: A school nurse is assisting in the planning a presentation on identifying potential warning signs
of suicide for high school students. Which of the following examples of behaviors should the nurse include
in the teaching? a. Displaying extreme mood swings b. Making plans to go to a high school dance c.
Volunteering to serve food at a homeless shelter over the holidays d. Seeking a tutor for help with a
challenging class
Correct Answer: a
Question: A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who has admitted for suicidal
ideation. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as a continuation of
suicidal ideation? a. Walking around the hospital grounds has been helping me b. I'm going to give my
sister my pottery collection when I get home. c. I'm going to continue to not drink alcohol when I get home
d. I'm looking forward to seeing my grandchildren when I get out of here
Correct Answer: b
Question: A nurse on a acute care mental health unit is examining the belongings of a client who is being
admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following belongings should the nurse ask the client's
partner to take back home? a. Necklace b. Lace-up tennis shoes c. Nylon socks d. Cotton underwear e.
Glass framed picture of the clients partner
Correct Answer: a, b, e
Question: A nurse at a primary care clinic is assessing a client for manifestation of depression. Which of
the following client statements should the nurse identify as being consistent with depression? a. Lately I feel
like I am more alert than usual and can focus better b. When I went to my provider, they told me I have high
blood pressure c. I cant sit still. I feel like I need to be doing things around the house d. I cant get my mind
to stop racing at nigh. I'm only sleeping a couple of hours
CORRECT Answers
Question: A nurse is working to build rapport and trust with new clients. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take? a. Fulfill a promise by allowing a client to visit with family members. b. Explain the
importance of treatment to a client who speaks a language different from the nurse. c. Minimize contact
with a client who is angry. d. Use clinical terminology to help a client better understand diagnosis.
Correct Answer: a
Question: A nurse manager is evaluating the performance of a newly licensed nurse after performing a
client interview. Which of the following nonverbal actions by the newly licensed nurse should be identified
as appearing too relaxed? a. The nurse sat at slight angle across from the client. b. The nurse maintained eye
contact throughout the interview. c. The nurse maintained an upright posture. d. The nurse leaned away
from the client throughout the interview.
Correct Answer: d
Question: A nurse manager and a newly licensed nurse are engaged in an interview with a client. The
newly licensed nurse tells the client, "You look like my sister. I love my sister and would do anything for
her." Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take? a. Ask the newly licensed nurse if they
are comfortable providing care to the client. b. Record that the newly licensed nurse is able to maintain
professional nurse-client boundaries. c. Assign the newly licensed nurse to a different client. d. Inform the
newly licensed nurse that they are successfully building trust and rapport.
Correct Answer: c
Question: A nurse in the clinic is assessing a postpartum client. The client states they sleep all the time and
are hearing voices telling them to harm their child. The nurse should identify that the client is likely
experiencing which of the following? a. Psychotic depression b. Postpartum depression c. Premenstrual
dysphoric disorder d. Bipolar disorder
Correct Answer: a
Question: A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and states. "A government agency is attempting
to capture me." The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following? a.
Confusion b. Mania c. Inappropriate guilt d. Delusions
Correct Answer: d
Question: A community health nurse is creating a presentation about mood disorders for a local support
group. The nurse should include which of the following as a risk factor for suicide? a. Financial stability b.
Engaging in extracurricular activities c. Loss of a job d. Exercising caution in behavior
Correct Answer: c
Question: A nurse on a an inpatient unit is creating an education presentation on bipolar disorder. Which of
the following should the nurse plan to include in the presentation? a. The prevalence of bipolar disorder in
adult is estimated at 2.8% b. More women that men have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. c. More
adolescents that adults are diagnosed with bipolar disorder. d. The prevalence of bipolar disorder in adults is
estimated at 8.2%
Correct Answer: a
, Question: A nurse is educating a client about possible causes of their depressed mood. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "My high blood pressure could be
the cause of my depressed mood." b. "The stress from my new job could b e the cause of my depressed
mood." c. "My elevated heart rate could be the cause of my depressed mood." d. "My renal dysfunction
could be the cause of my depressed mood."
Correct Answer: b
Question: A nurse is assessing newly admitted client who states they do not want to live anymore and plan
to end their life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. ask the client about the lethality of
their plan b. encourage the client to focus on the positive aspects of life c. allow the client time alone to
self-reflect d. reassure the client that everything is going to work out
Correct Answer: a
Question: A public healthy nurse is applying for a grant related to suicide prevention. When describing
social group s at highest risk, which of the following should the nurse include? a. Native American b.
African American c. South American d. Japanese American
Correct Answer: a
Question: A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. Which of the following noninvasive treatments
should the nurse recommend to the client? a. Cognitive behavioral therapy b. Deep-brain stimulation c.
Vagal nerve stimulation d. Electroconvulsive therapy
Correct Answer: a
Question: A school nurse is assisting in the planning a presentation on identifying potential warning signs
of suicide for high school students. Which of the following examples of behaviors should the nurse include
in the teaching? a. Displaying extreme mood swings b. Making plans to go to a high school dance c.
Volunteering to serve food at a homeless shelter over the holidays d. Seeking a tutor for help with a
challenging class
Correct Answer: a
Question: A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who has admitted for suicidal
ideation. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as a continuation of
suicidal ideation? a. Walking around the hospital grounds has been helping me b. I'm going to give my
sister my pottery collection when I get home. c. I'm going to continue to not drink alcohol when I get home
d. I'm looking forward to seeing my grandchildren when I get out of here
Correct Answer: b
Question: A nurse on a acute care mental health unit is examining the belongings of a client who is being
admitted following a suicide attempt. Which of the following belongings should the nurse ask the client's
partner to take back home? a. Necklace b. Lace-up tennis shoes c. Nylon socks d. Cotton underwear e.
Glass framed picture of the clients partner
Correct Answer: a, b, e
Question: A nurse at a primary care clinic is assessing a client for manifestation of depression. Which of
the following client statements should the nurse identify as being consistent with depression? a. Lately I feel
like I am more alert than usual and can focus better b. When I went to my provider, they told me I have high
blood pressure c. I cant sit still. I feel like I need to be doing things around the house d. I cant get my mind
to stop racing at nigh. I'm only sleeping a couple of hours
