NURS 311 QUIZ 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
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30. 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 Answer - B. Health promotion
C. Case management
E. Treating human responses
31. 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 Answer -
B. Recognize that prn orders for restraints are unacceptable
, 32. A client on the psychiatric unit asks a nurse about psychiatric advance
directives (PADs). What information should form the basis of the nurse's
response?
A. The appointment of a surrogate decision maker is unnecessary
B. A client is permitted to dictate what treatments will be given during future
hospitalizations
C. The need for involuntary admissions is eliminated when a client is a threat to
self or others
D. A client is allowed to consent or refuse potential psychiatric treatments if a
future incapacitating mental health crisis occurs Answer - D. A client is allowed
to consent or refuse potential psychiatric treatments if a future incapacitating
mental health crisis occurs
33. Which statement best describes the practice of psychiatric nursing?
A. Helps people with present or potential mental health problems
B. Ensures clients' legal and ethical rights by being a client advocate
C. Focuses interpersonal skills on people with physical and emotional problems
D. Acts in a therapeutic way with people who are diagnosed as having a mental
disorder Answer - A. Helps people with present or potential mental health
problems
34. 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"
UPDATE 100% CORRECT
30. 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 Answer - B. Health promotion
C. Case management
E. Treating human responses
31. 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 Answer -
B. Recognize that prn orders for restraints are unacceptable
, 32. A client on the psychiatric unit asks a nurse about psychiatric advance
directives (PADs). What information should form the basis of the nurse's
response?
A. The appointment of a surrogate decision maker is unnecessary
B. A client is permitted to dictate what treatments will be given during future
hospitalizations
C. The need for involuntary admissions is eliminated when a client is a threat to
self or others
D. A client is allowed to consent or refuse potential psychiatric treatments if a
future incapacitating mental health crisis occurs Answer - D. A client is allowed
to consent or refuse potential psychiatric treatments if a future incapacitating
mental health crisis occurs
33. Which statement best describes the practice of psychiatric nursing?
A. Helps people with present or potential mental health problems
B. Ensures clients' legal and ethical rights by being a client advocate
C. Focuses interpersonal skills on people with physical and emotional problems
D. Acts in a therapeutic way with people who are diagnosed as having a mental
disorder Answer - A. Helps people with present or potential mental health
problems
34. 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"
