Chapter 7: The Nursing Process in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 7th Edition By Mary C

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Chapter 7: The Nursing Process in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     1.   Which statement is most accurate regarding the assessment of clients diagnosed with psychiatric problems?

1. Medical history is of little significance and can be eliminated from the nursing assessment.
2. Assessment provides a holistic view of the client, including biopsychosocial aspects.
3. Comprehensive assessments can be performed only by advanced practice nurses.
4. Psychosocial evaluations are gained by subjective reports rather than objective observations.

 

 

____     2.   Which statement regarding nursing interventions should a nurse identify as accurate?

1. Nursing interventions are independent from the treatment team’s goals.
2. Nursing interventions are solely directed by written physician orders.
3. Nursing interventions occur independently but in concert with overall treatment team goals.
4. Nursing interventions are standardized by policies and procedures.

 

 

____     3.   Within the nurse’s scope of practice, which function is exclusive to the advanced practice psychiatric nurse?

1. Teaching about the side effects of neuroleptic medications
2. Using psychotherapy to improve mental health status
3. Using milieu therapy to structure a therapeutic environment
4. Providing case management to coordinate continuity of health services

 

 

____     4.   The nurse should recognize which acronym as representing problem-oriented charting?

1. SOAPIE
2. APIE
3. DAR
4. PQRST

 

 

____     5.   Which tool would be appropriate for a nurse to use when assessing mental acuity prior to and immediately following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

1. CIWA scale
2. GGT
3. MMSE
4. CAPS scale

 

 

Chapter 7: The Nursing Process in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. ANS:  2

Chapter: Chapter 7, The Nursing Process in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Objective: Identify six steps of the nursing process and describe nursing actions associated with each.

Page: 148

Heading: The Nursing Process > Assessment

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process

Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Patient-Centered Care

Difficulty: Easy

 

  Feedback
1 Medical history is significant and should not be eliminated from the nursing assessment.
2 The assessment of clients diagnosed with psychiatric problems should provide a holistic view of the client.
3 Assessments can be completed by a variety of health-care providers.
4 The nurse should gather subject and objective information.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Patient-Centered Care

 

  1. ANS:  3

Chapter: Chapter 7, The Nursing Process in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Objective: Identify six steps of the nursing process and describe nursing actions associated with each.

Page: 156

Heading: Standards of Practice > Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process

Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Patient-Centered Care

Difficulty: Moderate

 

  Feedback
1 Nursing interventions should be developed and implemented in collaboration with other health-care professionals involved in the client’s care.
2 Nursing interventions are not solely directed by written physician orders.
3 The nurse should understand that nursing interventions occur independently but in concert with overall treatment goals.
4 Nursing interventions are created in conjunction with standardized by policies and procedures.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Patient-Centered Care

 

  1. ANS:  2

Chapter: Chapter 7, The Nursing Process in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Objective: Identify six steps of the nursing process and describe nursing actions associated with each.

Page: 156

Heading: The Nursing Process > Standard 5D. Prescriptive Authority and Treatment

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process

Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Patient-Centered Care

Difficulty: Moderate

 

  Feedback
1 Teaching about the side effects of neuroleptic medications can be completed by Registered Nurses.
2 The advanced practice psychiatric nurse is authorized to use psychotherapy to improve mental health. This includes individual, couples, group, and family psychotherapy.
3 Using milieu therapy to structure a therapeutic environment can be completed by Registered Nurses.
4 Providing case management to coordinate continuity of health services can be completed by Registered Nurses.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Patient-Centered Care

 

  1. ANS:  1

Chapter: Chapter 7, The Nursing Process in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Objective: Document client care that validates use of the nursing process.

Page: 162

Heading: Documentation of the Nursing Process > Problem-oriented Recording

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process

Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity

Cognitive Level: Comprehension (Understanding)

Concept: Patient-Centered Care

Difficulty: Moderate

 

  Feedback
1 The acronym SOAPIE represents problem-oriented charting, which reflects the subjective, objective, assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation format.
2 APIE does not represent problem-oriented charting.
3 DAR does not represent problem-oriented charting.
4 PQRST does not represent problem-oriented charting.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Patient-Centered Care

 

  1. ANS:  3

Chapter: Chapter 7, The Nursing Process in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Objective: Identify six steps of the nursing process and describe nursing actions associated with each.

Page: 147

Heading: The Nursing Process > Assessment

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process

Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Patient-Centered Care

Difficulty: Moderate

 

  Feedback
1 The CIWA scale, or clinical institute withdrawal assessment scale, would be used to assess withdrawal from substances such as alcohol.
2 The GGT test is a blood test used to assess gamma-glutamyl transferase levels, which may be an indication of alcoholism.
3 The MMSE, or mini mental status exam, would be the appropriate tool to use to assess the mental acuity of a client prior to and immediately following ECT.
4 The CAPS refers to the clinician-administered PTSD scale and would be used to assess signs and symptoms of PTSD.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Patient-Centered Care

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