TEST BANK FOR PSYCHIATRIC AND
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FOR
CANADIAN PRACTICE- BY WENDY
AUSTIN | LATEST EDITION 2025 |
100% GUARANTEED PASS WITH
RATIONALES
What is the expected recovery outcome for a patient
with serious and persistent mental illness within 3
months? - ANSWER-The patient will report a sense
of well-being.
What does the goal of recovery in mental health
nursing emphasize? - ANSWER-Managing symptoms,
reducing psychosocial disability, and improving role
performance.
,What is the most caring comment a nurse can make to a
patient hospitalized for depression and suicidal
ideation? - ANSWER-"Let's discuss healthy means of
coping when you have suicidal feelings."
What should a nurse's communication demonstrate
when caring for a patient? - ANSWER-Caring and a
commitment to work with the patient.
How should a nurse respond to an off-going nurse's
criticism of a patient wearing heavy makeup? -
ANSWER-"Your comments are inconsiderate and
inappropriate. Keep the report objective."
What does advocacy in nursing involve when dealing
with patient self-expression? - ANSWER-Accepting
patients' needs for self-expression and teaching skills
for well-being.
,What is an example of the nursing technique
'attending'? - ANSWER-"I'd like to sit with you for a
while, so you may feel more comfortable talking with
me."
What does attending demonstrate in the nurse-patient
relationship? - ANSWER-The nurse's commitment to
the relationship and reduces feelings of isolation.
What type of comments should nurses avoid when
discussing patient care? - ANSWER-Generalizations,
probing, and false reassurances.
What is the focus of the nursing process in the
context of outcomes identification? - ANSWER-To
identify expected outcomes for patient care.
What is the significance of the nurse's role in a
psychiatric hospital? - ANSWER-To provide
compassionate care and support to patients.
, What is the primary goal of recovery in mental health
nursing? - ANSWER-To empower individuals with
mental illness to achieve a sense of meaning and
satisfaction in life.
What is a non-therapeutic response a nurse should
avoid when interacting with a patient? - ANSWER-
"You should forget about your marriage and move on
with your life."
What does the nursing process implementation involve?
- ANSWER-Carrying out the planned interventions
and communicating effectively with patients.
What is a key aspect of the nurse's communication
style in psychiatric mental health nursing? -
ANSWER-It should be therapeutic and supportive.
How should nurses approach the topic of a patient's
mental health concerns? - ANSWER-With empathy
and a focus on coping strategies.
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FOR
CANADIAN PRACTICE- BY WENDY
AUSTIN | LATEST EDITION 2025 |
100% GUARANTEED PASS WITH
RATIONALES
What is the expected recovery outcome for a patient
with serious and persistent mental illness within 3
months? - ANSWER-The patient will report a sense
of well-being.
What does the goal of recovery in mental health
nursing emphasize? - ANSWER-Managing symptoms,
reducing psychosocial disability, and improving role
performance.
,What is the most caring comment a nurse can make to a
patient hospitalized for depression and suicidal
ideation? - ANSWER-"Let's discuss healthy means of
coping when you have suicidal feelings."
What should a nurse's communication demonstrate
when caring for a patient? - ANSWER-Caring and a
commitment to work with the patient.
How should a nurse respond to an off-going nurse's
criticism of a patient wearing heavy makeup? -
ANSWER-"Your comments are inconsiderate and
inappropriate. Keep the report objective."
What does advocacy in nursing involve when dealing
with patient self-expression? - ANSWER-Accepting
patients' needs for self-expression and teaching skills
for well-being.
,What is an example of the nursing technique
'attending'? - ANSWER-"I'd like to sit with you for a
while, so you may feel more comfortable talking with
me."
What does attending demonstrate in the nurse-patient
relationship? - ANSWER-The nurse's commitment to
the relationship and reduces feelings of isolation.
What type of comments should nurses avoid when
discussing patient care? - ANSWER-Generalizations,
probing, and false reassurances.
What is the focus of the nursing process in the
context of outcomes identification? - ANSWER-To
identify expected outcomes for patient care.
What is the significance of the nurse's role in a
psychiatric hospital? - ANSWER-To provide
compassionate care and support to patients.
, What is the primary goal of recovery in mental health
nursing? - ANSWER-To empower individuals with
mental illness to achieve a sense of meaning and
satisfaction in life.
What is a non-therapeutic response a nurse should
avoid when interacting with a patient? - ANSWER-
"You should forget about your marriage and move on
with your life."
What does the nursing process implementation involve?
- ANSWER-Carrying out the planned interventions
and communicating effectively with patients.
What is a key aspect of the nurse's communication
style in psychiatric mental health nursing? -
ANSWER-It should be therapeutic and supportive.
How should nurses approach the topic of a patient's
mental health concerns? - ANSWER-With empathy
and a focus on coping strategies.
