Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice
Psychiatric Nurse, Second Edition: A How-To
Guide for Evidence-Based Practice 2nd Edition Test
Bank
Chapter 1. The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice
Question 1
The nurses new job description at the generalist level of practice reflects the definition of
psychiatricmental health nursing and the PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice (ANA,
APNA, ISPN). In whichof the following areas might the nurse plan programs and intervention to fulfill
employment expectations?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Stress management strategies
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health problems
andare appropriate for psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
Rationale 2: Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not consistent with the definition
orpractice of psychiatricmental health nursing especially at the generalist level.
Rationale 3: Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is consistent with the
prevention ofmental health problems and is consistent with psychiatricmental health nursing at the
generalist level of practice.
pg. 1
,Rationale 4: Family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the advanced practice registered nurse
level butnot the generalist level.
pg. 2
,Rationale 5: Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications promotes quality of care for persons with
psychiatric disorders and is vital for psychiatricmental health nursing practice at the generalist level of
practice.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards
to thedelivery of contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
Question 2
Type:
MCSA
The nurse is serving on a committee charged with reviewing the roles and responsibilities of the nurses
on thepsychiatric unit. Which publication should the nurse bring to the first meeting?
1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
2. American Nurses Credentialing Center certification requirements
3. American Nurses Association, Code of Ethics
4. PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental
healthnursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the
psychiatrist, to diagnose clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The
pg. 3
, Code of Ethics helps to clarify rightand wrong actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and
nursing care actions. Certification requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge
knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and responsibilities.
pg. 4
Psychiatric Nurse, Second Edition: A How-To
Guide for Evidence-Based Practice 2nd Edition Test
Bank
Chapter 1. The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice
Question 1
The nurses new job description at the generalist level of practice reflects the definition of
psychiatricmental health nursing and the PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice (ANA,
APNA, ISPN). In whichof the following areas might the nurse plan programs and intervention to fulfill
employment expectations?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Stress management strategies
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health problems
andare appropriate for psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
Rationale 2: Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not consistent with the definition
orpractice of psychiatricmental health nursing especially at the generalist level.
Rationale 3: Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is consistent with the
prevention ofmental health problems and is consistent with psychiatricmental health nursing at the
generalist level of practice.
pg. 1
,Rationale 4: Family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the advanced practice registered nurse
level butnot the generalist level.
pg. 2
,Rationale 5: Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications promotes quality of care for persons with
psychiatric disorders and is vital for psychiatricmental health nursing practice at the generalist level of
practice.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards
to thedelivery of contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
Question 2
Type:
MCSA
The nurse is serving on a committee charged with reviewing the roles and responsibilities of the nurses
on thepsychiatric unit. Which publication should the nurse bring to the first meeting?
1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
2. American Nurses Credentialing Center certification requirements
3. American Nurses Association, Code of Ethics
4. PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental
healthnursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the
psychiatrist, to diagnose clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The
pg. 3
, Code of Ethics helps to clarify rightand wrong actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and
nursing care actions. Certification requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge
knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and responsibilities.
pg. 4
