Test Bank for Psychotherapy for the Advanced
Practice Psychiatric Nurse: A How-To Guide for
Evidence-Based Practice, 3rd Edition, by Kathleen
Wheeler, All Chapters 1-24
,Chapter21.2The2Nurse2Psychotherapist2and2a2Framework2for2Practice
Question21
The2nurses2new2job2description2at2the2generalist2level2of2practice2reflects2the2definition2of2psychiatric2
mental2health2nursing2and2the2Psychiatric2Mental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice2(ANA,2APNA,2ISPN
).2 In2which2of2the2following2areas2might2the2nurse2plan2programs2and2intervention2to2fulfill2employment
2 expectations?
Standard2Text:2Select2all2that2apply.
1. Stress2management2strategies
2. Early2diagnosis2of2psychiatric2disorders
3. Parenting2classes2for2new2parents
4. Family2and2group2psychotherapy
5. Medication2teaching2for2anti-anxiety2medications
Correct2Answer:21,3,4,5
Rationale21:2Stress2management2strategies2address2health,2wellness,2and2care2of2mental2health2 probl
ems2and2are2appropriate2for2psychiatric2mental2health2nursing2at2the2generalist2level2of2practice.
Rationale22:2Early2diagnosis2of2psychiatric2disorders2is2generally2not2consistent2with2the2definition
2 or2practice2of2psychiatric2mental2health2nursing2especially2at2the2generalist2level.
Rationale23:2Parenting2classes2for2new2parents2provide2teaching2that2is2consistent2with2the2 preven
tion2of2mental2health2problems2and2is2consistent2with2psychiatric2mental2health2nursing2at2the2 gener
alist2level2of2practice.
Rationale24:2Family2and2group2psychotherapy2is2consistent2at2the2advanced2practice2registered2nurse
2 level2but2not2the2generalist2level.
,Rationale25:2Medication2teaching2for2anti-
anxiety2medications2promotes2quality2of2care2for2 persons2with2psychiatric2disorders2and2is2vital2f
or2psychiatricmental2health2nursing2practice2at2the2 generalist2level2of2practice.
Global2Rationale:2 Cognitiv
e2Level:2Applying
Client2Need:2Psychosocial2Integrity
Client2Need2Sub:
Nursing/Integrated2Concepts:2Nursing2Process:2Planning
Learning2Outcome:2Apply2knowledge2of2current2practice2and2professional2performance2standards2to2the
2 delivery2of2contemporary2psychiatricmental2health2nursing.
Question222 Typ
e:2MCSA
The2nurse2is2serving2on2a2committee2charged2with2reviewing2the2roles2and2responsibilities2of2the2 n
urses2on2the2psychiatric2unit.2Which2publication2should2the2nurse2bring2to2the2first2meeting?
1. Diagnostic2and2Statistical2Manual2of2Mental2Disorders
2. American2Nurses2Credentialing2Center2certification2requirements
3. American2Nurses2Association,2Code2of2Ethics
4. PsychiatricMental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice
Correct2Answer:24
Rationale21:2The2PsychiatricMental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice2delineates2psychiatricmental2 hea
lth2nursing2roles2and2functions2and2serves2as2guidelines2for2providing2quality2care.2The2Diagnostic2and2 St
atistical2Manual2of2Mental2Disorders2is2used2by2the2mental2health2care2team,2particularly2the2psychiatrist,2
to2diagnose2clients2with2mental2disorders2and2is2not2specific2to2nursing2care2issues.2The2Code2of2Ethics2hel
ps2 to2clarify2right2and2wrong2actions2by2the2nurse,2but2does2not2clarify2roles2and2nursing2care2actions.
Certification2requirements2outline2steps2toward2certification2that2acknowledge2knowledge2and2expertise,2
but2do2not2delineate2roles2and2responsibilities.
, Rationale22:2The2PsychiatricMental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice2delineates2psychiatricmental2 hea
lth2nursing2roles2and2functions2and2serves2as2guidelines2for2providing2quality2care.2The2Diagnostic2and2 St
atistical2Manual2of2Mental2Disorders2is2used2by2the2mental2health2care2team,2particularly2the2psychiatrist,2
to2diagnose2clients2with2mental2disorders2and2is2not2specific2to2nursing2care2issues.2The2Code2of2Ethics2hel
ps2 to2clarify2right2and2wrong2actions2by2the2nurse,2but2does2not2clarify2roles2and2nursing2care2actions.
Certification2requirements2outline2steps2toward2certification2that2acknowledge2knowledge2and2expertise,2
but2do2not2delineate2roles2and2responsibilities.
Rationale23:2The2PsychiatricMental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice2delineates2psychiatricmental2 hea
lth2nursing2roles2and2functions2and2serves2as2guidelines2for2providing2quality2care.2The2Diagnostic2and2 St
atistical2Manual2of2Mental2Disorders2is2used2by2the2mental2health2care2team,2particularly2the2psychiatrist,2
to2diagnose2clients2with2mental2disorders2and2is2not2specific2to2nursing2care2issues.2The2Code2of2Ethics2hel
ps2 to2clarify2right2and2wrong2actions2by2the2nurse,2but2does2not2clarify2roles2and2nursing2care2actions.
Certification2requirements2outline2steps2toward2certification2that2acknowledge2knowledge2and2expertise,2
but2do2not2delineate2roles2and2responsibilities.
Rationale24:2The2PsychiatricMental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice2delineates2psychiatricmental2 hea
lth2nursing2roles2and2functions2and2serves2as2guidelines2for2providing2quality2care.2The2Diagnostic2and2 St
atistical2Manual2of2Mental2Disorders2is2used2by2the2mental2health2care2team,2particularly2the2psychiatrist,2
to2diagnose2clients2with2mental2disorders2and2is2not2specific2to2nursing2care2issues.2The2Code2of2Ethics2hel
ps2 to2clarify2right2and2wrong2actions2by2the2nurse,2but2does2not2clarify2roles2and2nursing2care2actions.
Certification2requirements2outline2steps2toward2certification2that2acknowledge2knowledge2and2expertise,2
but2do2not2delineate2roles2and2responsibilities.
Global2Rationale:2 Cognitiv
e2Level:2Applying
Client2Need:2Safe2Effective2Care2Environment
Client2Need2Sub:
Nursing/Integrated2Concepts:2Nursing2Process:2Evaluation
Learning2Outcome:2Apply2knowledge2of2current2practice2and2professional2performance2 standa
rds2to2the2delivery2of2contemporary2psychiatricmental2health2nursing.
Question23
Practice Psychiatric Nurse: A How-To Guide for
Evidence-Based Practice, 3rd Edition, by Kathleen
Wheeler, All Chapters 1-24
,Chapter21.2The2Nurse2Psychotherapist2and2a2Framework2for2Practice
Question21
The2nurses2new2job2description2at2the2generalist2level2of2practice2reflects2the2definition2of2psychiatric2
mental2health2nursing2and2the2Psychiatric2Mental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice2(ANA,2APNA,2ISPN
).2 In2which2of2the2following2areas2might2the2nurse2plan2programs2and2intervention2to2fulfill2employment
2 expectations?
Standard2Text:2Select2all2that2apply.
1. Stress2management2strategies
2. Early2diagnosis2of2psychiatric2disorders
3. Parenting2classes2for2new2parents
4. Family2and2group2psychotherapy
5. Medication2teaching2for2anti-anxiety2medications
Correct2Answer:21,3,4,5
Rationale21:2Stress2management2strategies2address2health,2wellness,2and2care2of2mental2health2 probl
ems2and2are2appropriate2for2psychiatric2mental2health2nursing2at2the2generalist2level2of2practice.
Rationale22:2Early2diagnosis2of2psychiatric2disorders2is2generally2not2consistent2with2the2definition
2 or2practice2of2psychiatric2mental2health2nursing2especially2at2the2generalist2level.
Rationale23:2Parenting2classes2for2new2parents2provide2teaching2that2is2consistent2with2the2 preven
tion2of2mental2health2problems2and2is2consistent2with2psychiatric2mental2health2nursing2at2the2 gener
alist2level2of2practice.
Rationale24:2Family2and2group2psychotherapy2is2consistent2at2the2advanced2practice2registered2nurse
2 level2but2not2the2generalist2level.
,Rationale25:2Medication2teaching2for2anti-
anxiety2medications2promotes2quality2of2care2for2 persons2with2psychiatric2disorders2and2is2vital2f
or2psychiatricmental2health2nursing2practice2at2the2 generalist2level2of2practice.
Global2Rationale:2 Cognitiv
e2Level:2Applying
Client2Need:2Psychosocial2Integrity
Client2Need2Sub:
Nursing/Integrated2Concepts:2Nursing2Process:2Planning
Learning2Outcome:2Apply2knowledge2of2current2practice2and2professional2performance2standards2to2the
2 delivery2of2contemporary2psychiatricmental2health2nursing.
Question222 Typ
e:2MCSA
The2nurse2is2serving2on2a2committee2charged2with2reviewing2the2roles2and2responsibilities2of2the2 n
urses2on2the2psychiatric2unit.2Which2publication2should2the2nurse2bring2to2the2first2meeting?
1. Diagnostic2and2Statistical2Manual2of2Mental2Disorders
2. American2Nurses2Credentialing2Center2certification2requirements
3. American2Nurses2Association,2Code2of2Ethics
4. PsychiatricMental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice
Correct2Answer:24
Rationale21:2The2PsychiatricMental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice2delineates2psychiatricmental2 hea
lth2nursing2roles2and2functions2and2serves2as2guidelines2for2providing2quality2care.2The2Diagnostic2and2 St
atistical2Manual2of2Mental2Disorders2is2used2by2the2mental2health2care2team,2particularly2the2psychiatrist,2
to2diagnose2clients2with2mental2disorders2and2is2not2specific2to2nursing2care2issues.2The2Code2of2Ethics2hel
ps2 to2clarify2right2and2wrong2actions2by2the2nurse,2but2does2not2clarify2roles2and2nursing2care2actions.
Certification2requirements2outline2steps2toward2certification2that2acknowledge2knowledge2and2expertise,2
but2do2not2delineate2roles2and2responsibilities.
, Rationale22:2The2PsychiatricMental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice2delineates2psychiatricmental2 hea
lth2nursing2roles2and2functions2and2serves2as2guidelines2for2providing2quality2care.2The2Diagnostic2and2 St
atistical2Manual2of2Mental2Disorders2is2used2by2the2mental2health2care2team,2particularly2the2psychiatrist,2
to2diagnose2clients2with2mental2disorders2and2is2not2specific2to2nursing2care2issues.2The2Code2of2Ethics2hel
ps2 to2clarify2right2and2wrong2actions2by2the2nurse,2but2does2not2clarify2roles2and2nursing2care2actions.
Certification2requirements2outline2steps2toward2certification2that2acknowledge2knowledge2and2expertise,2
but2do2not2delineate2roles2and2responsibilities.
Rationale23:2The2PsychiatricMental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice2delineates2psychiatricmental2 hea
lth2nursing2roles2and2functions2and2serves2as2guidelines2for2providing2quality2care.2The2Diagnostic2and2 St
atistical2Manual2of2Mental2Disorders2is2used2by2the2mental2health2care2team,2particularly2the2psychiatrist,2
to2diagnose2clients2with2mental2disorders2and2is2not2specific2to2nursing2care2issues.2The2Code2of2Ethics2hel
ps2 to2clarify2right2and2wrong2actions2by2the2nurse,2but2does2not2clarify2roles2and2nursing2care2actions.
Certification2requirements2outline2steps2toward2certification2that2acknowledge2knowledge2and2expertise,2
but2do2not2delineate2roles2and2responsibilities.
Rationale24:2The2PsychiatricMental2Health2Nursing2Standards2of2Practice2delineates2psychiatricmental2 hea
lth2nursing2roles2and2functions2and2serves2as2guidelines2for2providing2quality2care.2The2Diagnostic2and2 St
atistical2Manual2of2Mental2Disorders2is2used2by2the2mental2health2care2team,2particularly2the2psychiatrist,2
to2diagnose2clients2with2mental2disorders2and2is2not2specific2to2nursing2care2issues.2The2Code2of2Ethics2hel
ps2 to2clarify2right2and2wrong2actions2by2the2nurse,2but2does2not2clarify2roles2and2nursing2care2actions.
Certification2requirements2outline2steps2toward2certification2that2acknowledge2knowledge2and2expertise,2
but2do2not2delineate2roles2and2responsibilities.
Global2Rationale:2 Cognitiv
e2Level:2Applying
Client2Need:2Safe2Effective2Care2Environment
Client2Need2Sub:
Nursing/Integrated2Concepts:2Nursing2Process:2Evaluation
Learning2Outcome:2Apply2knowledge2of2current2practice2and2professional2performance2 standa
rds2to2the2delivery2of2contemporary2psychiatricmental2health2nursing.
Question23