Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient in the emergency department shows a variety of psychiatric symptoms, including restlessness and anxiety. The patient says, I feel sad because evil spirits have overtaken my mind. Which worldview is most applicable to this individual? a. Eastern/balance b. Southern/holistic c. Western/scientific d. Indigenous/harmony ANS: D Persons of an indigenous worldview believe disease results from a lack of personal, interpersonal, environmental, or spiritual ha...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Select the example of primary prevention. a. Assisting a person diagnosed with a serious mental illness to fill a pill-minder b. Helping school-age children identify and describe normal emotions c. Leading a psychoeducational group in a community care home d. Medicating an acutely ill patient who assaulted a staff person ANS: B Primary preventions are directed at healthy populations with a goal of preventing health problems from occurring. Helping school-age child...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A drug causes muscarinic receptor blockade. The nurse will assess the patient for: a. dry mouth. b. gynecomastia. c. pseudoparkinsonism. d. orthostatic hypotension. ANS: A Muscarinic receptor blockade includes atropine-like side effects, such as dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation. Gynecomastia is associated with decreased prolactin levels. Movement defects are associated with dopamine blockade. Orthostatic hypotension is associated with a1 antagonism. ...

Varcarolis Foundations Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition Halter Test Bank. Contains Chapter 1 to 36.

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Table Of Contents UNIT I: Foundations in Theory Chapter 1. Mental Health and Mental Illness Chapter 2. Theories and Therapies Chapter 3. Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology UNIT II: Foundations for Practice Chapter 4. Treatment Settings Chapter 5. Cultural Implications Chapter 6. Legal and Ethical Considerations UNIT III: Psychosocial Nursing Tools Chapter 7. The Nursing Process and Standards of Care Chapter 8. Therapeutic Relationships Chapter 9. Therapeutic Communication Chap...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced practice nurse to perform which additional intervention? a. Conduct mental health assessments. b. Prescribe psychotropic medication. c. Establish therapeutic relationships. d. Individualize nursing care plans. ANS: B In most states, prescriptive privileges are granted to master’s-prepared nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists who have taken special courses on pre...

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