WGU D446 Mental Health PA |Pre Assessment 4
Correct
Incorrect
1 of 60
Term
Which intervention is included in the role of the nurse when caring for
a patient who is suspected of engaging in self-harm? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Keep the patient under direct observation.
Conduct a full suicide safety assessment.
Initiate patient-family education regarding interactions among
prescribed medications.
Remove all safety hazards from the patient's environment.
Inventory all the patient's personal property and clothing.
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Homebound status of the patient
Presence of a psychiatric diagnosis
, Need for the skills of a psychiatric registered nurse
A plan of care under the order of a healthcare provider
Keep the patient under direct observation.
Conduct a full suicide safety assessment.
Remove all safety hazards from the patient's environment.
Inventory all the patient's personal property and clothing.
"Is the patient expressing suicidal thoughts?"
"Does the patient have intact judgment and insight into his situation?"
"Does the patient require a therapeutic environment to support the management of
psychotic symptoms?"
"Does the patient require the regular involvement of their family/significant other in
planning and executing the plan of care?"
Establish a space in the patient's room for storage of personal items.
Explain how to submit a complaint.
Include the patient's input in the prescribed treatment plan.
Explain the use of the unit's telephone for phone calls.
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2 of 60
Term
Which safety measure on the psychiatric unit should be present to
ensure patients ' safety? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.
Continuous door hinges should be used.
Bathroom towel bars should be removed.
Drapes should be mounted on the curtain rods.
,The doors to the patients' rooms should open in.
Miniblinds should be contained inside the window glass.
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Continuous door hinges should
be used.
Imminent danger of harming others
Bathroom towel bars should be
Inability to care for basic needs
removed.
Imminent danger of self-harm
Miniblinds should be contained
inside the window glass.
Feeling a sense of shame Coordinating patient care
Experiencing thoughts of feeling Monitoring responses to psychiatric
flawed therapies
Awareness that mental illness has a Administering psychotropic
social stigma medications as ordered
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3 of 60
Term
Which action is considered a last-resort option to protect the
psychiatric patient and others from harm? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
Engage patient in recreational activities.
Restrain patient to prevent injury.
Provide reality orientation practices.
, Place the patient in seclusion.
Administer intramuscular ziprasidone.
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Feeling a sense of shame
Breakaway bars in closets Experiencing thoughts of feeling
Furniture that is anchored in place flawed
Locked windows with safety glass Awareness that mental illness has a
social stigma
Restrain patient to prevent
injury.
Teaching school-aged children about
Place the patient in seclusion.
drug and alcohol abuse
Administer intramuscular
ziprasidone.
Don't know?
4 of 60
Definition
Identifying patients using both name and date of birth before drawing
blood.
Administering the Beck Scale on each patient at the time of admission.
Performing a medication history assessment on each new patient.
Using appropriate hand washing technique at all times.
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Correct
Incorrect
1 of 60
Term
Which intervention is included in the role of the nurse when caring for
a patient who is suspected of engaging in self-harm? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Keep the patient under direct observation.
Conduct a full suicide safety assessment.
Initiate patient-family education regarding interactions among
prescribed medications.
Remove all safety hazards from the patient's environment.
Inventory all the patient's personal property and clothing.
Give this one a try later!
Homebound status of the patient
Presence of a psychiatric diagnosis
, Need for the skills of a psychiatric registered nurse
A plan of care under the order of a healthcare provider
Keep the patient under direct observation.
Conduct a full suicide safety assessment.
Remove all safety hazards from the patient's environment.
Inventory all the patient's personal property and clothing.
"Is the patient expressing suicidal thoughts?"
"Does the patient have intact judgment and insight into his situation?"
"Does the patient require a therapeutic environment to support the management of
psychotic symptoms?"
"Does the patient require the regular involvement of their family/significant other in
planning and executing the plan of care?"
Establish a space in the patient's room for storage of personal items.
Explain how to submit a complaint.
Include the patient's input in the prescribed treatment plan.
Explain the use of the unit's telephone for phone calls.
Don't know?
2 of 60
Term
Which safety measure on the psychiatric unit should be present to
ensure patients ' safety? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.
Continuous door hinges should be used.
Bathroom towel bars should be removed.
Drapes should be mounted on the curtain rods.
,The doors to the patients' rooms should open in.
Miniblinds should be contained inside the window glass.
Give this one a try later!
Continuous door hinges should
be used.
Imminent danger of harming others
Bathroom towel bars should be
Inability to care for basic needs
removed.
Imminent danger of self-harm
Miniblinds should be contained
inside the window glass.
Feeling a sense of shame Coordinating patient care
Experiencing thoughts of feeling Monitoring responses to psychiatric
flawed therapies
Awareness that mental illness has a Administering psychotropic
social stigma medications as ordered
Don't know?
3 of 60
Term
Which action is considered a last-resort option to protect the
psychiatric patient and others from harm? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
Engage patient in recreational activities.
Restrain patient to prevent injury.
Provide reality orientation practices.
, Place the patient in seclusion.
Administer intramuscular ziprasidone.
Give this one a try later!
Feeling a sense of shame
Breakaway bars in closets Experiencing thoughts of feeling
Furniture that is anchored in place flawed
Locked windows with safety glass Awareness that mental illness has a
social stigma
Restrain patient to prevent
injury.
Teaching school-aged children about
Place the patient in seclusion.
drug and alcohol abuse
Administer intramuscular
ziprasidone.
Don't know?
4 of 60
Definition
Identifying patients using both name and date of birth before drawing
blood.
Administering the Beck Scale on each patient at the time of admission.
Performing a medication history assessment on each new patient.
Using appropriate hand washing technique at all times.
Give this one a try later!
