Test Bank for Psychiatric-Mental Health
Nursing, 10th Edition, by Sheila L.
Videbeck,.
Advanced Practice Nurse - Answer--A nurse who may conduct mental health
assessments and prescribe psychotropic medication.
Prescriptive Privileges - Answer--Rights granted to masters-prepared nurse
practitioners to prescribe medication after completing special courses.
Psychiatric Nursing Skills - Answer--Skills that include complex communication and
critical thinking to solve multidimensional problems.
Advocacy - Answer--The role of defending or asserting another's cause, especially
when they cannot do so themselves.
Caring in Nursing - Answer--Empathetic understanding and competency that create
a human connection and alleviate feelings of isolation.
Mental Illness Indicators - Answer--Consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless
mood as a clear indication of potential mental illness.
Nursing Process: Implementation - Answer--The phase of nursing where care plans
are executed and patient needs are addressed.
Nursing Process: Evaluation - Answer--The phase of nursing where the
effectiveness of care plans is assessed and adjusted as necessary.
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment - Answer--A focus area in nursing
that emphasizes the importance of providing a safe and effective care setting for
patients.
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity - Answer--A focus area in nursing that
addresses the psychological and social needs of patients.
Holistic Perspective in Nursing - Answer--An approach that considers both medical
and mental health problems in patient care.
,Nurse-Patient Ratios - Answer--The number of nurses to patients, which can affect
the quality of care provided.
Psychosocial Pain - Answer--The emotional suffering experienced by patients, which
is as real as physical pain.
Legislative Advocacy - Answer--The act of nurses writing letters to elected
representatives to oppose legislation affecting mental health care.
Complex Communication Skills - Answer--Skills required by psychiatric nurses to
effectively interact with patients and address their needs.
Individual Advocacy - Answer--Helping patients understand their rights or make
decisions regarding their care.
Community Advocacy - Answer--Political activity and public speaking aimed at
improving the human condition.
Treatment Plan - Answer--A plan that outlines the care and interventions for a
patient, which should include patient input.
Mental Health Assessments - Answer--Evaluations conducted by nurses to
determine a patient's mental health status.
Therapeutic Relationships - Answer--Relationships established between nurses and
patients that promote healing and support.
Individualized Care Plans - Answer--Care plans tailored to meet the specific needs of
each patient.
High Technology Monitoring - Answer--Use of advanced equipment by psychiatric
nurses to monitor patients' conditions.
Nursing Skills in Psychiatric Settings - Answer--Skills that differ from medical-surgical
nursing, focusing on mental health challenges.
Misconceptions about Psychiatric Nursing - Answer--The false belief that psychiatric
nurses lose their nursing skills compared to other specialties.
Psychiatric Nursing Workloads - Answer--The increasing demands placed on
psychiatric nurses, similar to other nursing specialties.
Cognitive Level: Understand - Answer--A level of cognitive processing that involves
comprehending information.
, Cognitive Level: Apply - Answer--A level of cognitive processing that involves using
knowledge in practical situations.
As If - Answer--A hypothetical scenario, not grounded in reality.
For Real - Answer--A genuine situation or occurrence, grounded in reality.
Mood Alteration - Answer--Change in emotional state reflecting mental illness.
Mentally Healthy Behavior - Answer--Adaptive actions reflecting self-efficacy and
responsibility.
Maladaptive Behaviors - Answer--Actions that hinder personal growth or well-being.
DSM-5 - Answer--Manual providing diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.
ICD-10 - Answer--International classification for diseases and health problems.
Resilience - Answer--Ability to adapt and recover from adversity.
NANDA - Answer--North American Nursing Diagnosis Association for diagnoses.
NIC - Answer--Nursing Interventions Classification for nursing actions.
Mental Health Continuum - Answer--Scale measuring mental health status from
illness to wellness.
Culture-Bound Syndrome - Answer--Disorder recognized within specific cultural
contexts.
Running Amok - Answer--Culture-bound syndrome involving violent, uncontrolled
behavior.
Mental Disorders - Answer--Conditions characterized by significant psychological
distress.
Psychosocial Integrity - Answer--Client needs related to mental and emotional
well-being.
Cognitive Level: Analyze - Answer--Ability to break down information into
components.
Client Needs - Answer--Essential requirements for patient care and recovery.
Nursing, 10th Edition, by Sheila L.
Videbeck,.
Advanced Practice Nurse - Answer--A nurse who may conduct mental health
assessments and prescribe psychotropic medication.
Prescriptive Privileges - Answer--Rights granted to masters-prepared nurse
practitioners to prescribe medication after completing special courses.
Psychiatric Nursing Skills - Answer--Skills that include complex communication and
critical thinking to solve multidimensional problems.
Advocacy - Answer--The role of defending or asserting another's cause, especially
when they cannot do so themselves.
Caring in Nursing - Answer--Empathetic understanding and competency that create
a human connection and alleviate feelings of isolation.
Mental Illness Indicators - Answer--Consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless
mood as a clear indication of potential mental illness.
Nursing Process: Implementation - Answer--The phase of nursing where care plans
are executed and patient needs are addressed.
Nursing Process: Evaluation - Answer--The phase of nursing where the
effectiveness of care plans is assessed and adjusted as necessary.
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment - Answer--A focus area in nursing
that emphasizes the importance of providing a safe and effective care setting for
patients.
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity - Answer--A focus area in nursing that
addresses the psychological and social needs of patients.
Holistic Perspective in Nursing - Answer--An approach that considers both medical
and mental health problems in patient care.
,Nurse-Patient Ratios - Answer--The number of nurses to patients, which can affect
the quality of care provided.
Psychosocial Pain - Answer--The emotional suffering experienced by patients, which
is as real as physical pain.
Legislative Advocacy - Answer--The act of nurses writing letters to elected
representatives to oppose legislation affecting mental health care.
Complex Communication Skills - Answer--Skills required by psychiatric nurses to
effectively interact with patients and address their needs.
Individual Advocacy - Answer--Helping patients understand their rights or make
decisions regarding their care.
Community Advocacy - Answer--Political activity and public speaking aimed at
improving the human condition.
Treatment Plan - Answer--A plan that outlines the care and interventions for a
patient, which should include patient input.
Mental Health Assessments - Answer--Evaluations conducted by nurses to
determine a patient's mental health status.
Therapeutic Relationships - Answer--Relationships established between nurses and
patients that promote healing and support.
Individualized Care Plans - Answer--Care plans tailored to meet the specific needs of
each patient.
High Technology Monitoring - Answer--Use of advanced equipment by psychiatric
nurses to monitor patients' conditions.
Nursing Skills in Psychiatric Settings - Answer--Skills that differ from medical-surgical
nursing, focusing on mental health challenges.
Misconceptions about Psychiatric Nursing - Answer--The false belief that psychiatric
nurses lose their nursing skills compared to other specialties.
Psychiatric Nursing Workloads - Answer--The increasing demands placed on
psychiatric nurses, similar to other nursing specialties.
Cognitive Level: Understand - Answer--A level of cognitive processing that involves
comprehending information.
, Cognitive Level: Apply - Answer--A level of cognitive processing that involves using
knowledge in practical situations.
As If - Answer--A hypothetical scenario, not grounded in reality.
For Real - Answer--A genuine situation or occurrence, grounded in reality.
Mood Alteration - Answer--Change in emotional state reflecting mental illness.
Mentally Healthy Behavior - Answer--Adaptive actions reflecting self-efficacy and
responsibility.
Maladaptive Behaviors - Answer--Actions that hinder personal growth or well-being.
DSM-5 - Answer--Manual providing diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.
ICD-10 - Answer--International classification for diseases and health problems.
Resilience - Answer--Ability to adapt and recover from adversity.
NANDA - Answer--North American Nursing Diagnosis Association for diagnoses.
NIC - Answer--Nursing Interventions Classification for nursing actions.
Mental Health Continuum - Answer--Scale measuring mental health status from
illness to wellness.
Culture-Bound Syndrome - Answer--Disorder recognized within specific cultural
contexts.
Running Amok - Answer--Culture-bound syndrome involving violent, uncontrolled
behavior.
Mental Disorders - Answer--Conditions characterized by significant psychological
distress.
Psychosocial Integrity - Answer--Client needs related to mental and emotional
well-being.
Cognitive Level: Analyze - Answer--Ability to break down information into
components.
Client Needs - Answer--Essential requirements for patient care and recovery.
