Final Exam: NR326/ NR 326 (NEW 2023/
2024) Mental Health Nursing Exam | 100%
Correct | Questions and Verified Answers - Chamberlain
QUESTION
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... [Show More] client who is in a severely abusive relationship is admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit. The
client fears for her life. A staff nurse asks, Why doesn't she just leave him? Which is the nursing
supervisors most appropriate reply?
A. These clients don't know life any other way, and change is not an option until they have
improved insight.
B. These clients have limited skills and few vocational abilities to be able to make it on their
own.
C. These clients often have a lack of financial independence to support themselves and their
children, and most have religious beliefs prohibiting divorce and separation.
D. These clients are paralyzed into inaction by a combination of physical threats and a sense of
powerlessness.
Answer:
D
QUESTION
A woman comes to an emergency department with a broken nose and multiple bruises after
being beaten by her husband. She states, The beatings have been getting worse, and I'm afraid
that next time he might kill me. Which is the appropriate nursing reply?
A. Leopards don't change their spots, and neither will he.
B. There are things you can do to prevent him from losing control.
C. Lets talk about your options so that you don't have to go home.
D. Why don't we call the police so that they can confront your husband with his behavior?
Answer:
C
QUESTION
A college student was sexually assaulted when out on a date. After several weeks of crisis
intervention therapy, which client statement should indicate to a nurse that the student is
handling this situation in a healthy manner?
A. I know that it was not my fault.
B. My boyfriend has trouble controlling his sexual urges.
C. If I don't put myself in a dating situation, I wont be at risk.
D. Next time I will think twice about wearing a sexy dress.
Answer:
A
QUESTION
A nursing student asks an emergency department nurse, Why does a rapist use a weapon during
the act of rape? Which nursing reply is most accurate?
A. A weapon is used to increase the victimizers security.
B. A weapon is used to inflict physical harm.
C. A weapon is used to terrorize and subdue the victim.
D. A weapon is used to mirror learned family behavior patterns.
Answer:
C
QUESTION
When questioned about bruises, a woman states, It was an accident. My husband just had a bad
day at work. He's being so gentle now and even brought me flowers. He's going to get a new job,
so it wont happen again. This client is in which phase of the cycle of battering?
A. Phase I: The tension-building phase
B. Phase II: The acute battering incident phase
C. Phase III: The honeymoon phase
D. Phase IV: The resolution and reorganization phase
Answer:
C
QUESTION
Which teaching should the nurse in an employee assistance program provide to an employee who
exhibits symptoms of domestic physical abuse?
A. Have ready access to a gun and learn how to use it.
B. Research lawyers who can aid in divorce proceedings.
C. File charges of assault and battery.
D. Have ready access to the number of a safe house for battered women.
Answer:
D
QUESTION
A client who has been raped is crying, pacing, and cursing her attacker in an emergency
department. Which behavioral defense should a nurse recognize?
A. Controlled response pattern.
B. Compounded rape reaction.
C. Expressed response pattern.
D. Silent rape reaction.
Answer:
C
QUESTION
Which assessment data should a school nurse recognize as signs of physical neglect?
A. The child is often absent from school and seems apathetic and tired.
B. The child is very insecure and has poor self-esteem.
C. The child has multiple bruises on various body parts.
D. The child has sophisticated knowledge of sexual behaviors. [Show Less]