DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR TOWNSENDS
ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING CONCEPTS OF CARE IN
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 9TH EDITION
2026 FULL TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ evidence-based practice model.
Answer: A medical model in which the treatment approach involves
Scientific evidence for psychologic and sociologic treatments as well as
Neurobiology of psychiatric disorders and Psychopharmacology.
⩥ Trauma-informed care model.
Answer: Integration of trauma into clinical programming ("what has
happened to you?" rather than "what's wrong with you?"). Avoidance of
new trauma in treatment (restraints, coercion). A collaborative
therapeutic relationship. Focus on empowerment and cultural respect.
⩥ What are the five A's?.
Answer: 1. ASK a question
2. AQUIRE literature
3. APPRAISE literature
4. APPLY the evidence
,5. ASSESS the performance
⩥ Three areas inherent in the "art" of nursing are:.
Answer: caring, attending, patient advocacy
⩥ What is caring?.
Answer: Caring is the most natural and the most fundamental aspect of
human existence. Caring is giving of self while preserving the
importance of self.
⩥ What is the leading cause of disability in the United States?.
Answer: Major depressive disorder (Affects nearly twice as many
women as men)
⩥ What frequently co-occurs with depressive disorders, eating disorders,
and/or substance abuse?.
Answer: Anxiety Disorder
⩥ What typically develops in adolescence and about 1 in 3 develop
agoraphobia?.
Answer: Panic Disorder
⩥ Mental Health Parity Act.
, Answer: U.S. insurers must offer same benefits at same level of
coverage for mental illness as for other conditions
⩥ what did the Affordable Care Act do when it banned annual dollar
limits?.
Answer: It eliminated pre-existing condition exclusions, improving
equal coverage
⩥ What are some factors that can affect the mental health of an
individual?.
Answer: Biological, genetics, hormones, religion, culture, community,
personality traits, health practices and beliefs, environmental
experiences, economics, negative influences, psychosocial stressors,
impaired parenting, etc.
⩥ What is a negative stereotype that leads to an attitude or belief that
would cause one to view a person with mental illness as inferior,
dangerous, or unstable?.
Answer: Stigma
⩥ Psychosocial processes that lead to stigmatization include:.
Answer: Stereotyping, labeling, separating, and status loss or
discrimination in a context of power imbalance, social isolation, and
reduced opportunities.
ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING CONCEPTS OF CARE IN
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 9TH EDITION
2026 FULL TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ evidence-based practice model.
Answer: A medical model in which the treatment approach involves
Scientific evidence for psychologic and sociologic treatments as well as
Neurobiology of psychiatric disorders and Psychopharmacology.
⩥ Trauma-informed care model.
Answer: Integration of trauma into clinical programming ("what has
happened to you?" rather than "what's wrong with you?"). Avoidance of
new trauma in treatment (restraints, coercion). A collaborative
therapeutic relationship. Focus on empowerment and cultural respect.
⩥ What are the five A's?.
Answer: 1. ASK a question
2. AQUIRE literature
3. APPRAISE literature
4. APPLY the evidence
,5. ASSESS the performance
⩥ Three areas inherent in the "art" of nursing are:.
Answer: caring, attending, patient advocacy
⩥ What is caring?.
Answer: Caring is the most natural and the most fundamental aspect of
human existence. Caring is giving of self while preserving the
importance of self.
⩥ What is the leading cause of disability in the United States?.
Answer: Major depressive disorder (Affects nearly twice as many
women as men)
⩥ What frequently co-occurs with depressive disorders, eating disorders,
and/or substance abuse?.
Answer: Anxiety Disorder
⩥ What typically develops in adolescence and about 1 in 3 develop
agoraphobia?.
Answer: Panic Disorder
⩥ Mental Health Parity Act.
, Answer: U.S. insurers must offer same benefits at same level of
coverage for mental illness as for other conditions
⩥ what did the Affordable Care Act do when it banned annual dollar
limits?.
Answer: It eliminated pre-existing condition exclusions, improving
equal coverage
⩥ What are some factors that can affect the mental health of an
individual?.
Answer: Biological, genetics, hormones, religion, culture, community,
personality traits, health practices and beliefs, environmental
experiences, economics, negative influences, psychosocial stressors,
impaired parenting, etc.
⩥ What is a negative stereotype that leads to an attitude or belief that
would cause one to view a person with mental illness as inferior,
dangerous, or unstable?.
Answer: Stigma
⩥ Psychosocial processes that lead to stigmatization include:.
Answer: Stereotyping, labeling, separating, and status loss or
discrimination in a context of power imbalance, social isolation, and
reduced opportunities.
