WGU D030 UUM1 TASK 1| SERVICE PLAN
BRIEF FOR WELLNESS CENTER FOR
MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ What nursing action demonstrates the intended impact of the American
Nurses Association (ANA) standards of care on mental health nursing care?.
Answer: Referring to the standards to determine if a particularly prescribed
treatment falls within the scope of a nurse's practice.The American Nurses
Association (ANA) develops standards of care as authoritative statements by
professional organizations that describe the responsibilities for which nurses
are accountable, thus identifying the nurse's scope of practice. They are not
legally binding unless they are incorporated into the state nurse practice act
or state board rules and regulations. When legal problems or lawsuits arise,
these professional standards are used to determine safe and acceptable
practice and to assess the quality of care in the court of law. Neither
identifying advanced level functions or safety delegation principles are
directly associated with the ANAs nursing standards.
◍ A nurse is reviewing the historical trends impacting the practice of
psychiatric-mental health nursing practice. The nurse demonstrate
understanding of the information by identifying which individual as being
responsible for opening the first training school for nurses in 1882?.
Answer: Linda RichardsLinda Richards, the first trained nurse in the United
States, opened the Boston City Hospital Training School for Nurses in 1882
at McLean Hospital, a psychiatric facility.
,◍ A psychiatric-mental health nurse is describing the various programs offered
by the local community mental health center. When explaining how these
programs work, the nurse would emphasize which concept?.
Answer: collaboration.In today's environment, the traditional medical
model, which is viewed as autocratic and paternalistic, is being replaced by
a collaborative model whereby mental health professionals work in
partnership with consumers to help rebuild their lives. Consumer advocacy
efforts have led to the implementation of recovery philosophy and practices.
◍ Countertransference.
Answer: Nurse’s emotional reaction to the clientCan interfere with
objectivity and careRequires:- Self-awareness- Supervision- Professional
boundaries
◍ Justice.
Answer: Fair and Equal treatments for all. The duty to distribute resources
or care equally, regardless of personal attributes. Ex. An intensive care unit
nurse devotes equal attention to someone who has attempted suicide as to
someone who suffered a brain aneurysm.
◍ Least Restrictive Alternative Doctrine.
Answer: - Clients must receive treatment in the least restrictive
environment- Escalate restrictions only if safety requires- Key NCLEX/legal
concept
◍ Duty to Warn.
Answer: - Exception when client poses a credible threat to others- Based on
Tarasoff ruling- Nurse must report to protect third parties
◍ Primary Prevention.
Answer: Prevent illness before it occurs (education, stress management)
◍ Autonomy.
Answer: Right to make own decisions. Respecting the rights of others to
make their own decisions. Ex. Acknowledging the client's right to refuse
medications supports autonomy.
, ◍ Veracity.
Answer: The duty to communicate truthfully. Honesty when dealing with a
client. Ex. Describing the purpose and side effects of psychotropic
medications in a truthful and non-misleading way.
◍ American Nurses Association (ANA).
Answer: Professional organization that represents all registered nurses and
develops standards of care.
◍ Revolving door effect.
Answer: people with severe and persistent mental illness have shorter
hospital stays, they are admitted to hospitals more frequently
◍ Linda Richards.
Answer: Americas first trained nurse - created the charting system and a
nurse training school at Boston College Hospital. She went on to improve
nursing care in psychiatric hospitals and organized educational programs in
state mental hospitals in Illinois. Richards is called the first American
psychiatric nurse; she believed that "the mentally sick should be at least as
well cared for as the physically sick"
◍ Mileiu therapy (basic level functioning of nurse).
Answer: •Maintain therapeutic environment•Teach skills•Encourage
communication between clients and others•Promote growth through role
modeling
◍ Self Care Activities (basic level functioning of nurse).
Answer: •Encourage independence•Increase self-esteem•Improve function
and health
◍ Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Answer: Short-term treatment for acute psychiatric crisesGoal: stabilize
without inpatient admissionOften 24–72 hours
◍ Assault.
Answer: Threaten Client. An intentional threat designed to make another
BRIEF FOR WELLNESS CENTER FOR
MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ What nursing action demonstrates the intended impact of the American
Nurses Association (ANA) standards of care on mental health nursing care?.
Answer: Referring to the standards to determine if a particularly prescribed
treatment falls within the scope of a nurse's practice.The American Nurses
Association (ANA) develops standards of care as authoritative statements by
professional organizations that describe the responsibilities for which nurses
are accountable, thus identifying the nurse's scope of practice. They are not
legally binding unless they are incorporated into the state nurse practice act
or state board rules and regulations. When legal problems or lawsuits arise,
these professional standards are used to determine safe and acceptable
practice and to assess the quality of care in the court of law. Neither
identifying advanced level functions or safety delegation principles are
directly associated with the ANAs nursing standards.
◍ A nurse is reviewing the historical trends impacting the practice of
psychiatric-mental health nursing practice. The nurse demonstrate
understanding of the information by identifying which individual as being
responsible for opening the first training school for nurses in 1882?.
Answer: Linda RichardsLinda Richards, the first trained nurse in the United
States, opened the Boston City Hospital Training School for Nurses in 1882
at McLean Hospital, a psychiatric facility.
,◍ A psychiatric-mental health nurse is describing the various programs offered
by the local community mental health center. When explaining how these
programs work, the nurse would emphasize which concept?.
Answer: collaboration.In today's environment, the traditional medical
model, which is viewed as autocratic and paternalistic, is being replaced by
a collaborative model whereby mental health professionals work in
partnership with consumers to help rebuild their lives. Consumer advocacy
efforts have led to the implementation of recovery philosophy and practices.
◍ Countertransference.
Answer: Nurse’s emotional reaction to the clientCan interfere with
objectivity and careRequires:- Self-awareness- Supervision- Professional
boundaries
◍ Justice.
Answer: Fair and Equal treatments for all. The duty to distribute resources
or care equally, regardless of personal attributes. Ex. An intensive care unit
nurse devotes equal attention to someone who has attempted suicide as to
someone who suffered a brain aneurysm.
◍ Least Restrictive Alternative Doctrine.
Answer: - Clients must receive treatment in the least restrictive
environment- Escalate restrictions only if safety requires- Key NCLEX/legal
concept
◍ Duty to Warn.
Answer: - Exception when client poses a credible threat to others- Based on
Tarasoff ruling- Nurse must report to protect third parties
◍ Primary Prevention.
Answer: Prevent illness before it occurs (education, stress management)
◍ Autonomy.
Answer: Right to make own decisions. Respecting the rights of others to
make their own decisions. Ex. Acknowledging the client's right to refuse
medications supports autonomy.
, ◍ Veracity.
Answer: The duty to communicate truthfully. Honesty when dealing with a
client. Ex. Describing the purpose and side effects of psychotropic
medications in a truthful and non-misleading way.
◍ American Nurses Association (ANA).
Answer: Professional organization that represents all registered nurses and
develops standards of care.
◍ Revolving door effect.
Answer: people with severe and persistent mental illness have shorter
hospital stays, they are admitted to hospitals more frequently
◍ Linda Richards.
Answer: Americas first trained nurse - created the charting system and a
nurse training school at Boston College Hospital. She went on to improve
nursing care in psychiatric hospitals and organized educational programs in
state mental hospitals in Illinois. Richards is called the first American
psychiatric nurse; she believed that "the mentally sick should be at least as
well cared for as the physically sick"
◍ Mileiu therapy (basic level functioning of nurse).
Answer: •Maintain therapeutic environment•Teach skills•Encourage
communication between clients and others•Promote growth through role
modeling
◍ Self Care Activities (basic level functioning of nurse).
Answer: •Encourage independence•Increase self-esteem•Improve function
and health
◍ Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Answer: Short-term treatment for acute psychiatric crisesGoal: stabilize
without inpatient admissionOften 24–72 hours
◍ Assault.
Answer: Threaten Client. An intentional threat designed to make another
