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, Table Of Content
Chapter 1. Science And The Therapeutic Use Of Self In Psychiatric-Mental
Health Nursing
Chapter 2. Mental Health And Mental Illness
Chapter 3. Theories And Therapies
Chapter 4. Biological Basis For Understanding Psychopharmacology
Chapter 5. Settings For Psychiatric Care
Chapter 6. Legal And Ethical Basis For Practice
Chapter 7. The Nursing Process In Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 8. Communication Skills:: Medium For All Nursing
Practice
Chapter 9. Therapeutic Relationships And The Clinical Interview
Chapter 10. Trauma And Stress-Related Disorders And Dissociative
Disorders
Chapter 11. Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, And Obsessive-Compulsive And
Related Disorders
Chapter 12. Somatic Symptom Disorders
Chapter 13. Personality Disorders
Chapter 14. Eating Disorders
Chapter 15. Mood Disorders: Depression
Chapter 16. Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 17. Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders And Other Psychotic
Chapter 18. Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 19. Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders
Chapter 20. Crisis And Mass Disaster
Chapter 21. Child, Partner, And Elder Violence
Chapter 22. Sexual Violence
Chapter 23. Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors
Chapter 24. Anger, Aggression, And Violence
Chapter 25. Care For The Dying And Those Who Grieve
Chapter 26. Children And Adolescents
Chapter 27. Adults
Chapter 28. Older Adults
,Chapter 01: Science And The Therapeutic Use Of Self In Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing
Varcarolis: Essentials Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication
Approach To Evidence-Based Care, 5th Edition
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 Persistent Mental
Illness? Within 3 Months, The Patient Will Demonstrate What Behavior?
a. Denying Suicidal Ideation
b. Reporting A Sense Of Well-Being
c. Taking Medications As Prescribed
d. Attending Clinic Appointments On Time
Answer: B
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
Medical Model Rather Than Recovery.
Difficulty: 1 Cognitive Level:
Application (Applying) Topic: Nursing Process:
Outcomes Identification Medsc:
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.
a. ―Let‘s Discuss Healthy Means Of Coping When You Have Suicidal Feelings.‖
b. ―I Understand Why You‘re So Depressed. When I Got Divorced, I Was
Devastated Too.‖
c. ―You Should Forget About Your Marriage And Move On With Your Life.‖
d. ―How Did You Get So Depressed That Hospitalization Was Necessary?‖
Answer: A
The Nurse‘s Communication Should Evidence Caring And A Commitment To Work With
The Patient. This Commitment Lets The Patient Know The Nurse Will Help. Probing And
Advice Are Not Helpful For Therapeutic Interventions.
Difficulty: 1 Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Medsc: Nclex: Psychosocial Integrity
3. In The Shift-Change Report, An Off-Going Nurse Criticizes A Patient Who 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.‖
b. ―Let‘s All Show Acceptance Of This Patient By Wearing Lots Of Makeup Too.‖
c. ―Your Comments Are Inconsiderate And Inappropriate. Keep The Report Objective.‖
d. ―Our Patients Need Our Help To Learn Behaviors That Will Help Them Get
Along In Society.‖
Answer: D
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, Accepting Patients‘ Needs For Self-Expression And Seeking To Teach Skills That Will
Contribute To Their Well-Being Demonstrate Respect And Are Important Parts Of Advocacy.
The On-Coming
Nurse Needs To Take Action To Ensure That Others Are Not Prejudiced Against The Patient.
Humor Can Be Appropriate Within The Privacy Of A Shift Report But Not At The Expense
Of Respect For Patients. Judging The Off-Going Nurse In A Critical Way Will Create
Conflict. Nurses Must Show Compassion For Each Other.
Difficulty: 1 Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Medsc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care
Environment
4. A Nurse Assesses A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed With Major Depressive Disorder.
Which Statement Is An Example Of ―Attending‖?
a. ―We All Have Stress In Life. Being In A Psychiatric Hospital Is Not The End
Of The World.‖
b. ―Tell Me Why You Felt You Had To Be Hospitalized To Receive Treatment
For Your Depression.‖
c. ―You Will Feel Better After We Get Some Antidepressant Medication Started For You.‖
d. ―I‘d Like To Sit With You For A While, So You May Feel More Comfortable
Talking With Me.‖
Answer: D
Attending Is A Technique That Demonstrates The Nurse‘s Commitment To The Relationship
And Reduces Feelings Of Isolation. This Technique Shows Respect For The Patient And
Demonstrates Caring. Generalizations, Probing, And False Reassurances Are Nontherapeutic.
Difficulty: 1 Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Medsc: Nclex: Psychosocial Integrity
5. A Patient Shows The Nurse An Article From The Internet About A Health Problem. Which
Characteristic Of The Website‘s Address Most Alerts The Nurse That The Site May Have
Biased And Prejudiced Information?
a. Address Ends In ―.Org.‖
b. Address Ends In ―.Com.‖
c. Address Ends In ―.Gov.‖
d. Address Ends In ―.Net.‖
Answer: B
Financial Influences On A Site Are A Clue That The Information May Be Biased. ―.Com‖ At
The End Of The Address Indicates That The Site Is A Commercial One. ―.Gov‖ Indicates
That The Site Is
Maintained By A Government Entity. ―.Org‖ Indicates That The Site Is Nonproprietary; The
Site May Or May Not Have Reliable Information, But It Does Not Profit From Its Activities.
―.Net‖ Can Have Multiple Meanings.
Difficulty: 1 Cognitive Level:
Comprehension (Understanding) Topic: Nursing Process:
Evaluationmedsc: Nclex: Health Promotion And Maintenance
6. A Nurse Says, ―When I Was In School, I Learned To Call Upset Patients By Name To Get
Their Attention; However, I Read A Descriptive Research Study That Says That This
Approach Does Not Work. I Plan To Stop Calling Patients By Name.‖ Which Statement Is
The Best Appraisal Of This Nurse‘s Comment?
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TEST BANK FOR VARCAROLIS’ ESSENTIALS OF
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 5TH
EDITION BY CHYLLIA D FOSBRE
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, Table Of Content
Chapter 1. Science And The Therapeutic Use Of Self In Psychiatric-Mental
Health Nursing
Chapter 2. Mental Health And Mental Illness
Chapter 3. Theories And Therapies
Chapter 4. Biological Basis For Understanding Psychopharmacology
Chapter 5. Settings For Psychiatric Care
Chapter 6. Legal And Ethical Basis For Practice
Chapter 7. The Nursing Process In Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 8. Communication Skills:: Medium For All Nursing
Practice
Chapter 9. Therapeutic Relationships And The Clinical Interview
Chapter 10. Trauma And Stress-Related Disorders And Dissociative
Disorders
Chapter 11. Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, And Obsessive-Compulsive And
Related Disorders
Chapter 12. Somatic Symptom Disorders
Chapter 13. Personality Disorders
Chapter 14. Eating Disorders
Chapter 15. Mood Disorders: Depression
Chapter 16. Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Chapter 17. Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders And Other Psychotic
Chapter 18. Neurocognitive Disorders
Chapter 19. Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders
Chapter 20. Crisis And Mass Disaster
Chapter 21. Child, Partner, And Elder Violence
Chapter 22. Sexual Violence
Chapter 23. Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors
Chapter 24. Anger, Aggression, And Violence
Chapter 25. Care For The Dying And Those Who Grieve
Chapter 26. Children And Adolescents
Chapter 27. Adults
Chapter 28. Older Adults
,Chapter 01: Science And The Therapeutic Use Of Self In Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing
Varcarolis: Essentials Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication
Approach To Evidence-Based Care, 5th Edition
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 Persistent Mental
Illness? Within 3 Months, The Patient Will Demonstrate What Behavior?
a. Denying Suicidal Ideation
b. Reporting A Sense Of Well-Being
c. Taking Medications As Prescribed
d. Attending Clinic Appointments On Time
Answer: B
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
Medical Model Rather Than Recovery.
Difficulty: 1 Cognitive Level:
Application (Applying) Topic: Nursing Process:
Outcomes Identification Medsc:
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.
a. ―Let‘s Discuss Healthy Means Of Coping When You Have Suicidal Feelings.‖
b. ―I Understand Why You‘re So Depressed. When I Got Divorced, I Was
Devastated Too.‖
c. ―You Should Forget About Your Marriage And Move On With Your Life.‖
d. ―How Did You Get So Depressed That Hospitalization Was Necessary?‖
Answer: A
The Nurse‘s Communication Should Evidence Caring And A Commitment To Work With
The Patient. This Commitment Lets The Patient Know The Nurse Will Help. Probing And
Advice Are Not Helpful For Therapeutic Interventions.
Difficulty: 1 Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Medsc: Nclex: Psychosocial Integrity
3. In The Shift-Change Report, An Off-Going Nurse Criticizes A Patient Who 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.‖
b. ―Let‘s All Show Acceptance Of This Patient By Wearing Lots Of Makeup Too.‖
c. ―Your Comments Are Inconsiderate And Inappropriate. Keep The Report Objective.‖
d. ―Our Patients Need Our Help To Learn Behaviors That Will Help Them Get
Along In Society.‖
Answer: D
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, Accepting Patients‘ Needs For Self-Expression And Seeking To Teach Skills That Will
Contribute To Their Well-Being Demonstrate Respect And Are Important Parts Of Advocacy.
The On-Coming
Nurse Needs To Take Action To Ensure That Others Are Not Prejudiced Against The Patient.
Humor Can Be Appropriate Within The Privacy Of A Shift Report But Not At The Expense
Of Respect For Patients. Judging The Off-Going Nurse In A Critical Way Will Create
Conflict. Nurses Must Show Compassion For Each Other.
Difficulty: 1 Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Medsc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care
Environment
4. A Nurse Assesses A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed With Major Depressive Disorder.
Which Statement Is An Example Of ―Attending‖?
a. ―We All Have Stress In Life. Being In A Psychiatric Hospital Is Not The End
Of The World.‖
b. ―Tell Me Why You Felt You Had To Be Hospitalized To Receive Treatment
For Your Depression.‖
c. ―You Will Feel Better After We Get Some Antidepressant Medication Started For You.‖
d. ―I‘d Like To Sit With You For A While, So You May Feel More Comfortable
Talking With Me.‖
Answer: D
Attending Is A Technique That Demonstrates The Nurse‘s Commitment To The Relationship
And Reduces Feelings Of Isolation. This Technique Shows Respect For The Patient And
Demonstrates Caring. Generalizations, Probing, And False Reassurances Are Nontherapeutic.
Difficulty: 1 Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
Topic: Nursing Process: Implementation Medsc: Nclex: Psychosocial Integrity
5. A Patient Shows The Nurse An Article From The Internet About A Health Problem. Which
Characteristic Of The Website‘s Address Most Alerts The Nurse That The Site May Have
Biased And Prejudiced Information?
a. Address Ends In ―.Org.‖
b. Address Ends In ―.Com.‖
c. Address Ends In ―.Gov.‖
d. Address Ends In ―.Net.‖
Answer: B
Financial Influences On A Site Are A Clue That The Information May Be Biased. ―.Com‖ At
The End Of The Address Indicates That The Site Is A Commercial One. ―.Gov‖ Indicates
That The Site Is
Maintained By A Government Entity. ―.Org‖ Indicates That The Site Is Nonproprietary; The
Site May Or May Not Have Reliable Information, But It Does Not Profit From Its Activities.
―.Net‖ Can Have Multiple Meanings.
Difficulty: 1 Cognitive Level:
Comprehension (Understanding) Topic: Nursing Process:
Evaluationmedsc: Nclex: Health Promotion And Maintenance
6. A Nurse Says, ―When I Was In School, I Learned To Call Upset Patients By Name To Get
Their Attention; However, I Read A Descriptive Research Study That Says That This
Approach Does Not Work. I Plan To Stop Calling Patients By Name.‖ Which Statement Is
The Best Appraisal Of This Nurse‘s Comment?
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