PRNU 235 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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. A nursing instructor is teaching about nonverbal communication. Which student statement indicates a
need for further learning?
A. "Nonverbal communication makes up the majority of all effective communication."
B. "Touch is a form of nonverbal communication."
C. "Nonverbal communication needs to be congruent with verbal communication."
D. "Physical appearance is not considered a component of nonverbal communication." - CORRECT
ANSWERS D. "Physical appearance is not considered a component of nonverbal communication."
Which is an example of the communication technique of "focusing"?
A. Client: "I'm just not as sharp as I used to be."
Nurse: "I'm not sure what you mean when you use the word sharp."
B. Client: "When I am faced with failure, I can't seem to be able to experience any emotions."
Nurse: "Feeling nothing makes you feel empty."
C. Client: "My anger makes me want to quit my job. I need the money. I'm powerless over this
situation."
Nurse: "Let's talk about what precipitates your anger."
D. Client: "I can't feel anything."
Nurse: "You can't feel anything?" - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Client: "My anger makes me want to quit my
job. I need the money. I'm powerless over this
situation."
Nurse: "Let's talk about what precipitates your anger."
Which phase of the Nurse-Client relationship would most likely addresses a trust issue?
A. Preinteraction
B. Orientation (Introductory)
C. Working
D. Termination - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Orientation (Introductory)
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A type of behavioral therapy used for clients diagnosed with trauma-related disorders that is somewhat
similar to implosion therapy or flooding is called:
A. Psychoanalytic therapy
B. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
C. Prolonged exposure therapy
D. Group therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Prolonged exposure therapy
A child witnesses a parent being taken away by ambulance after a fatal accident. Now each time the
child hears a siren, the child reacts with uncontrollable anxiety. What type of crisis is the child
experiencing?
A. Maturational/developmental crisis
B. Dispositional crisis
C. Crisis resulting from traumatic stress
D. Crisis reflecting psychopathology - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Crisis resulting from traumatic stress
A client is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Before the client's ECT treatment, what would
the nurse teach the client?
A. General anesthesia and muscle relaxants will be used during treatment.
B. It will take 4 to 5 hours to recover from the procedure.
C. ECT has been used since the 1930's. There is no risk.
D. Permanent memory loss is a major side effect - CORRECT ANSWERS A. General anesthesia and
muscle relaxants will be used during treatment.
Which action would the nurse prioritize when caring for a newly diagnosed client experiencing bipolar
mania?
A. Liquids will be restricted and monitored
B. Finger foods will be provided that are nutritious and easy to handle
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C. Sodium intake will be continuously restricted
D. Suicide precautions will be implemented until mood is stabilized - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Finger
foods will be provided that are nutritious and easy to handle
Which medication is classified as an anticonvulsant but used as a mood-stabilizing agent in the
treatment of bipolar disorder?
A. Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
B. Donepezil (Aricept)
C. Risperidone (Risperdal)
D. Imipramine (Tofranil) - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
In writing a plan of care for a child who has been physically abused, the nurse would consider which
intervention a priority?
A. Conduct an in-depth interview with the parent or adult who accompanies the child
B. Perform a complete physical assessment of the child
C. Determine whether the nature of the injuries warrant reporting to the authorities
D. Use games or play therapy to gain the child's trust - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Perform a complete
physical assessment of the child
transference - CORRECT ANSWERS occurs when a client unconsciously displaces (or "transfers") to the
nurse or therapist feelings formed toward a person from his or her past
countertransference - CORRECT ANSWERS in psychoanalytic theory, refers to the counselor's
behavioral and emotional response to the client. these responses may be related to unresolved feelings
toward significant others from the counselor's past, or they may be generated in response to the client's
behavior toward the counselor
preinteraction phase of nurse-client relationship - CORRECT ANSWERS goal: explore self-perception
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WITH 100% CORRECT CONFIRMED ANSWERS BEST
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. A nursing instructor is teaching about nonverbal communication. Which student statement indicates a
need for further learning?
A. "Nonverbal communication makes up the majority of all effective communication."
B. "Touch is a form of nonverbal communication."
C. "Nonverbal communication needs to be congruent with verbal communication."
D. "Physical appearance is not considered a component of nonverbal communication." - CORRECT
ANSWERS D. "Physical appearance is not considered a component of nonverbal communication."
Which is an example of the communication technique of "focusing"?
A. Client: "I'm just not as sharp as I used to be."
Nurse: "I'm not sure what you mean when you use the word sharp."
B. Client: "When I am faced with failure, I can't seem to be able to experience any emotions."
Nurse: "Feeling nothing makes you feel empty."
C. Client: "My anger makes me want to quit my job. I need the money. I'm powerless over this
situation."
Nurse: "Let's talk about what precipitates your anger."
D. Client: "I can't feel anything."
Nurse: "You can't feel anything?" - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Client: "My anger makes me want to quit my
job. I need the money. I'm powerless over this
situation."
Nurse: "Let's talk about what precipitates your anger."
Which phase of the Nurse-Client relationship would most likely addresses a trust issue?
A. Preinteraction
B. Orientation (Introductory)
C. Working
D. Termination - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Orientation (Introductory)
,PRNU 235 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 A COMPLETE SOLUTION
WITH 100% CORRECT CONFIRMED ANSWERS BEST
RATED A+ FOR PASS
A type of behavioral therapy used for clients diagnosed with trauma-related disorders that is somewhat
similar to implosion therapy or flooding is called:
A. Psychoanalytic therapy
B. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
C. Prolonged exposure therapy
D. Group therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Prolonged exposure therapy
A child witnesses a parent being taken away by ambulance after a fatal accident. Now each time the
child hears a siren, the child reacts with uncontrollable anxiety. What type of crisis is the child
experiencing?
A. Maturational/developmental crisis
B. Dispositional crisis
C. Crisis resulting from traumatic stress
D. Crisis reflecting psychopathology - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Crisis resulting from traumatic stress
A client is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Before the client's ECT treatment, what would
the nurse teach the client?
A. General anesthesia and muscle relaxants will be used during treatment.
B. It will take 4 to 5 hours to recover from the procedure.
C. ECT has been used since the 1930's. There is no risk.
D. Permanent memory loss is a major side effect - CORRECT ANSWERS A. General anesthesia and
muscle relaxants will be used during treatment.
Which action would the nurse prioritize when caring for a newly diagnosed client experiencing bipolar
mania?
A. Liquids will be restricted and monitored
B. Finger foods will be provided that are nutritious and easy to handle
, PRNU 235 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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C. Sodium intake will be continuously restricted
D. Suicide precautions will be implemented until mood is stabilized - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Finger
foods will be provided that are nutritious and easy to handle
Which medication is classified as an anticonvulsant but used as a mood-stabilizing agent in the
treatment of bipolar disorder?
A. Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
B. Donepezil (Aricept)
C. Risperidone (Risperdal)
D. Imipramine (Tofranil) - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
In writing a plan of care for a child who has been physically abused, the nurse would consider which
intervention a priority?
A. Conduct an in-depth interview with the parent or adult who accompanies the child
B. Perform a complete physical assessment of the child
C. Determine whether the nature of the injuries warrant reporting to the authorities
D. Use games or play therapy to gain the child's trust - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Perform a complete
physical assessment of the child
transference - CORRECT ANSWERS occurs when a client unconsciously displaces (or "transfers") to the
nurse or therapist feelings formed toward a person from his or her past
countertransference - CORRECT ANSWERS in psychoanalytic theory, refers to the counselor's
behavioral and emotional response to the client. these responses may be related to unresolved feelings
toward significant others from the counselor's past, or they may be generated in response to the client's
behavior toward the counselor
preinteraction phase of nurse-client relationship - CORRECT ANSWERS goal: explore self-perception
