Test bank for varcarolis essentials of psychiatric mental
health nursing 5th edition
,
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
, Chapter 01: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing
MULTIPLECHOICE
1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a client living in the
community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the client will:
a. deny suicidal ideation.
b. report a sense of well-being.
c. take medications as prescribed.
d. attend clinic appointments on time.
CORRECT: 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF: 2
TOPIC: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification MSC:
NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a client who wears heavy makeup.
Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates advocacy?
a. This is a psychiatric hospital. Craziness is what we are all about.
b. Lets all show acceptance of this client by wearing lots of makeup too.
c. Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective.
d. Our clients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in society. CORRECT:
D
Accepting clients needs for self-expression and seeking to teach skills that will contributeto their well-
being demonstrate respect and are important parts of advocacy. The on-
health nursing 5th edition
,
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
, Chapter 01: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing
MULTIPLECHOICE
1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a client living in the
community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the client will:
a. deny suicidal ideation.
b. report a sense of well-being.
c. take medications as prescribed.
d. attend clinic appointments on time.
CORRECT: 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF: 2
TOPIC: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification MSC:
NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a client who wears heavy makeup.
Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates advocacy?
a. This is a psychiatric hospital. Craziness is what we are all about.
b. Lets all show acceptance of this client by wearing lots of makeup too.
c. Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective.
d. Our clients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in society. CORRECT:
D
Accepting clients needs for self-expression and seeking to teach skills that will contributeto their well-
being demonstrate respect and are important parts of advocacy. The on-
