{"id":126622,"date":"2023-11-25T10:03:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T10:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=126622"},"modified":"2023-11-25T10:03:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T10:03:32","slug":"test-bank-for-varcarolis-foundations-of-psychiatric-mental-health-nursing-a-clinical-8th-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/25\/test-bank-for-varcarolis-foundations-of-psychiatric-mental-health-nursing-a-clinical-8th-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Test Bank For Varcarolis\u2019 Foundations Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing A Clinical 8th Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Test Bank For Varcarolis\u2019 Foundations Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing A Clinical 8th Edition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Bank For Varcarolis\u2019 Foundations Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing A Clinical 8th Edition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Bank For Varcarolis\u2019 Foundations Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing A Clinical 8th Edition
Chapter 01: Mental Health and Mental Illness
MULTIPLE CHOICE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  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\u2018s-prepared nurse practitioners and
    clinical nurse specialists who have taken special courses on prescribing medication. The
    nurse prepared at the basic level is permitted to perform mental health assessments, establish
    relationships, and provide individualized care planning.
    PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 1-23 TOP:
    Nursing Process: Implementation
    MSC: Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A nursing student expresses concerns that mental health nurses \u2015lose all their clinical
    nursing skills.\u2016 Select the best response by the mental health nurse.
    a. \u2015Psychiatric nurses practice in safer environments than other specialties. Nurse-to-patient
    ratios must be better because of the nature of the patients\u2018 problems.\u2016
    b. \u2015Psychiatric nurses use complex communication skills as well as critical thinking to
    solve multidimensional problems. I am challenged by those situations.\u2016
    c. \u2015That\u2018s a misconception. Psychiatric nurses frequently use high technology
    monitoring equipment and manage complex intravenous therapies.\u2016
    d. \u2015Psychiatric nurses do not have to deal with as much pain and suffering as
    medical\u2013 surgical nurses do. That appeals to me.\u2016
    ANS: B
    The practice of psychiatric nursing requires a different set of skills than medical\u2013surgical
    nursing, though there is substantial overlap. Psychiatric nurses must be able to help patients
    with medical as well as mental health problems, reflecting the holistic perspective these
    nurses must have. Nurse\u2013patient ratios and workloads in psychiatric settings have increased,
    just like other specialties. Psychiatric nursing involves clinical practice, not just
    documentation. Psychosocial pain and suffering are as real as physical pain and suffering.
    PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Test Bank For Varcarolis\u2019 Foundations Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing A Clinical 8th Edition
    REF: Pages 1-2, 21 TOP: Nursing Process:
    Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Test Bank For Varcarolis\u2019 Foundations Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing A Clinical 8th Edition
    Halter: Varcarolis\u2019 Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health
    Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 8th Edition Test Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. When a new bill introduced in Congress reduces funding for care of persons diagnosed with
      mental illness, a group of nurses write letters to their elected representatives in opposition to
      the legislation. Which role have the nurses fulfilled?
      a. Recovery
      b. Attending
      c. Advocacy
      d. Evidence-based practice
      ANS: C
      An advocate defends or asserts another\u2018s cause, particularly when the other person lacks the
      ability to do that for self. Examples of individual advocacy include helping patients
      understand their rights or make decisions. On a community scale, advocacy includes
      political activity, public speaking, and publication in the interest of improving the human
      condition.
      Since funding is necessary to deliver quality programming for persons with mental illness,
      the letter-writing campaign advocates for that cause on behalf of patients who are unable to
      articulate their own needs.
      PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Page 1-26 TOP:
      Nursing Process: Evaluation
      MSC: Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. A family has a long history of conflicted relationships among the members. Which
      family member\u2018s comment best reflects a mentally healthy perspective?
      a. \u2015I\u2018ve made mistakes but everyone else in this family has also.\u2016
      b. \u2015I remember joy and mutual respect from our early years together.\u2016
      c. \u2015I will make some changes in my behavior for the good of the family.\u2016
      d. \u2015It\u2018s best for me to move away from my family. Things will never change.\u2016
      ANS: C
      The correct response demonstrates the best evidence of a healthy recognition of the
      importance of relationships. Mental health includes rational thinking, communication skills,
      learning, emotional growth, resilience, and self-esteem. Recalling joy from earlier in life may
      be healthy, but the correct response shows a higher level of mental health. The other incorrect
      responses show blaming and avoidance.
      PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis)
      REF: Pages 1-2, 3, 32 (Figure 1-1) TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC:
      Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Which assessment finding most clearly indicates that a patient may be experiencing a
      mental illness? The patient
      a. reports occasional sleeplessness and anxiety.
      b. reports a consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless mood.
      c. is able to describe the difference between \u2015as if\u2016 and \u2015for real.\u2016
      d. perceives difficulty making a decision about whether to change jobs.
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