Test Bank for Essentials of
Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing 4th Edition by
Varcarolis-updated-2022-
2023
,Chapter 01: Science and the Therapeutic Use of Self in Psychiatric Mental Health
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient
living in the community and diagnosed with serious and peabrisrbis.ctoemn/ttem
st ental illness? Within
3 months, the patient will demonstrate what behavior?
a. Denying suicidal ideation
b. Reporting a sense of well-being
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c. Taking medications as prescribed
d. Attending clinic appointments on time
ANS: B verified test bank
Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and improving
role performance. The goal of recovery is to empower the individual with mental illness to
achieve a sense of meaning and satisfaction in life and to function at the highest possible level
of wellness. The incorrect options focus on the classic medabicirba.lcom
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
TOP: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification
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MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
,2. A patient is hospitalized for depression and suicidal ideation after their spouse asks for a
divorce. Select the nurse‘s most caring comment. verified test bank
a. ―Let‘s discuss healthy means of coping when you have suicidal feelings.ǁ
b. ―I understand why you‘re so depressed. When I got divorced, I was devastated
too.ǁ
c. ―You should forget about your marriage and move on awbiirtbh.coymo/u
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r life.ǁ
d. ―How did you get so depressed that hospitalization was necessary?ǁ
, ANS: A
The nurse‘s communication should evidence caring and a acboirm
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mit m e nt to work with the
patient. This commitment lets the patient know the nurse will help. Probing and advice are not
helpful for therapeutic interventions.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
3. In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a paabtiireb.ncotmw/tehsot wears extremely
heavy makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates
advocacy?
a. ―This is a psychiatric hospital, so we expect our patients to behave bizarrely.ǁ
b. ―Let‘s all show acceptance of this patient by wearing laobtisrbo fm ak eup too.ǁ
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c. ―Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective.ǁ
d. ―Our patients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in
society.ǁ
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ANS: D
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Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing 4th Edition by
Varcarolis-updated-2022-
2023
,Chapter 01: Science and the Therapeutic Use of Self in Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing
Varcarolis: Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursabin
irbg
.c:om
A/teC
st ommunication
Approach to Evidence-Based Care, 4th Edition
verified test bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient
living in the community and diagnosed with serious and peabrisrbis.ctoemn/ttem
st ental illness? Within
3 months, the patient will demonstrate what behavior?
a. Denying suicidal ideation
b. Reporting a sense of well-being
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c. Taking medications as prescribed
d. Attending clinic appointments on time
ANS: B verified test bank
Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and improving
role performance. The goal of recovery is to empower the individual with mental illness to
achieve a sense of meaning and satisfaction in life and to function at the highest possible level
of wellness. The incorrect options focus on the classic medabicirba.lcom
mo
/tedse
t l rather than recovery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
TOP: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification
verified test bank
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
,2. A patient is hospitalized for depression and suicidal ideation after their spouse asks for a
divorce. Select the nurse‘s most caring comment. verified test bank
a. ―Let‘s discuss healthy means of coping when you have suicidal feelings.ǁ
b. ―I understand why you‘re so depressed. When I got divorced, I was devastated
too.ǁ
c. ―You should forget about your marriage and move on awbiirtbh.coymo/u
test
r life.ǁ
d. ―How did you get so depressed that hospitalization was necessary?ǁ
, ANS: A
The nurse‘s communication should evidence caring and a acboirm
b.com/test
mit m e nt to work with the
patient. This commitment lets the patient know the nurse will help. Probing and advice are not
helpful for therapeutic interventions.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
3. In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a paabtiireb.ncotmw/tehsot wears extremely
heavy makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates
advocacy?
a. ―This is a psychiatric hospital, so we expect our patients to behave bizarrely.ǁ
b. ―Let‘s all show acceptance of this patient by wearing laobtisrbo fm ak eup too.ǁ
.com /test
c. ―Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective.ǁ
d. ―Our patients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in
society.ǁ
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ANS: D
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