Test Bank for Introductory Mental Health
Nursing 5th Edition Kincheloe Chapters 1-19 A+
Grades
A nurse is reviewing the concept of bias with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following scenarios should the nurse use to demonstrate biased treatment?
a. A client is not permitted to attend the group therapy activity due to wanting to harm
another peer in the group
b. A client is not permitted to attend the group therapy activity due to having a family
therapy session during the same time
c. A client is not permitted to attend the group therapy activity due to having thoughts of
harming themselves with "anything they can find."
d. A client is not permitted to attend the group therapy activity because they practice the
Buddhist faith - answer- d. A client is not permitted to attend the group therapy activity because
they practice the Buddhist faith
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who states they are concerned about their
privacy and rights while on the psychiatric unit. The nurse should explain to the client that they
have which of the following rights?
, a. The right to refuse treatment
b. The right for their information to be shared with their family at any time
c. The right for their clinical notes to be shared with anyone at the facility
d. The right for providers to solely decide their treatment options - answer- a. The right to
refuse treatment
A nurse is presenting information on mental health services over the last 50 years to a
group of newly licensed nurses. In 1956, the National Mental Health Act was signed into law
which resulted in which of the following?
a. The establishment of the mental health court to determine soundness or fitness to stand
trial
b. The development of mental health centers throughout community settings
c. The creation of the National Institute for Mental Health
d. The coverage of mental health services for children and youth - answer- c. The creation
of the National Institute for Mental Health
A nurse is explaining what "duty to warn" means to a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding?
Nursing 5th Edition Kincheloe Chapters 1-19 A+
Grades
A nurse is reviewing the concept of bias with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following scenarios should the nurse use to demonstrate biased treatment?
a. A client is not permitted to attend the group therapy activity due to wanting to harm
another peer in the group
b. A client is not permitted to attend the group therapy activity due to having a family
therapy session during the same time
c. A client is not permitted to attend the group therapy activity due to having thoughts of
harming themselves with "anything they can find."
d. A client is not permitted to attend the group therapy activity because they practice the
Buddhist faith - answer- d. A client is not permitted to attend the group therapy activity because
they practice the Buddhist faith
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who states they are concerned about their
privacy and rights while on the psychiatric unit. The nurse should explain to the client that they
have which of the following rights?
, a. The right to refuse treatment
b. The right for their information to be shared with their family at any time
c. The right for their clinical notes to be shared with anyone at the facility
d. The right for providers to solely decide their treatment options - answer- a. The right to
refuse treatment
A nurse is presenting information on mental health services over the last 50 years to a
group of newly licensed nurses. In 1956, the National Mental Health Act was signed into law
which resulted in which of the following?
a. The establishment of the mental health court to determine soundness or fitness to stand
trial
b. The development of mental health centers throughout community settings
c. The creation of the National Institute for Mental Health
d. The coverage of mental health services for children and youth - answer- c. The creation
of the National Institute for Mental Health
A nurse is explaining what "duty to warn" means to a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding?
