MENTAL HEALTH &
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING EXAM
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
, Self-awareness - CORRECT ANSWERS-first and important task that a psychiatric
nurse should develop
Transference - CORRECT ANSWERS-patient developing an emotional attitude towards
the nurse (patient views nurse as being similar to an imporant person in his/her life)
Countertransference - CORRECT ANSWERS-the healthcare provider's emotional
reaction to the client (patient reminds the nurse of someone in his/her life)
Coping Mechanism - CORRECT ANSWERS-conscious efforts to indicate/reflect how
we adapt to problems
Defense Mechanism - CORRECT ANSWERS-efforts performed unconsciously but are
not really healthy
Trust - CORRECT ANSWERS-most essential component of a NPR, develops if the
nurse is consistent with what he says and does.
Rapport - CORRECT ANSWERS-spirit of harmony, cooperation, conveying a positive
willingness to deal with patient.
Unconditional positive regard - CORRECT ANSWERS-providing respect by calling out
names (not by diagnosis, room numbers), listening attentively to concerns,
nonjudgmental, warm, spending time, listen actively with their concerns
Setting limits - CORRECT ANSWERS-on the behavior, not on the patient. Conveying
that the behavior is not acceptable, we tell them what behavior is considered to be
acceptable (alternative). Should be done consistently.
Pre-orientation / pre-interaction phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-Phase of the NPR
where there is no interaction with the patient yet. The major task is Self-awareness.
Orientation / interaction-orientation phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-Phase of the NPR
where for the first few days, the nurse must be able to establish some activities
(schedules, sessions, goal to accomplish, problems to be resolved, when is the start
and end session). The Major task is to establish a mutually agreed contract with the
patient.
Working phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-longest yet most productive phase of NPR.
Nurse assists the patient in identifying and resolving problems. The major task is the
patient being able to identify and resolve his/her problems.
Termination phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-Phase of the NPR that is acknowledged in
the orientation phase. Assist the client to review what was learned
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING EXAM
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE
, Self-awareness - CORRECT ANSWERS-first and important task that a psychiatric
nurse should develop
Transference - CORRECT ANSWERS-patient developing an emotional attitude towards
the nurse (patient views nurse as being similar to an imporant person in his/her life)
Countertransference - CORRECT ANSWERS-the healthcare provider's emotional
reaction to the client (patient reminds the nurse of someone in his/her life)
Coping Mechanism - CORRECT ANSWERS-conscious efforts to indicate/reflect how
we adapt to problems
Defense Mechanism - CORRECT ANSWERS-efforts performed unconsciously but are
not really healthy
Trust - CORRECT ANSWERS-most essential component of a NPR, develops if the
nurse is consistent with what he says and does.
Rapport - CORRECT ANSWERS-spirit of harmony, cooperation, conveying a positive
willingness to deal with patient.
Unconditional positive regard - CORRECT ANSWERS-providing respect by calling out
names (not by diagnosis, room numbers), listening attentively to concerns,
nonjudgmental, warm, spending time, listen actively with their concerns
Setting limits - CORRECT ANSWERS-on the behavior, not on the patient. Conveying
that the behavior is not acceptable, we tell them what behavior is considered to be
acceptable (alternative). Should be done consistently.
Pre-orientation / pre-interaction phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-Phase of the NPR
where there is no interaction with the patient yet. The major task is Self-awareness.
Orientation / interaction-orientation phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-Phase of the NPR
where for the first few days, the nurse must be able to establish some activities
(schedules, sessions, goal to accomplish, problems to be resolved, when is the start
and end session). The Major task is to establish a mutually agreed contract with the
patient.
Working phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-longest yet most productive phase of NPR.
Nurse assists the patient in identifying and resolving problems. The major task is the
patient being able to identify and resolve his/her problems.
Termination phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-Phase of the NPR that is acknowledged in
the orientation phase. Assist the client to review what was learned
