TESTBANKFOR PSYCHOTHERAPY THE ADVANCEDPRACTICE PSYCHIATRICNURSE,2ND EDITION

TEST BANK FOR
PSYCHOTHERAPY THE
ADVANCED PRACTICE
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE, 2ND
EDITION : A HOT-TO GUIDE
EVIDENCE BASED
PRACTICE 2ND EDITION,
WHEELER.UPDATED 2025

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Chapter‟1.‟The‟Nurse‟Psychotherapist‟and‟a‟Framework‟for‟Practice

Question’1

The‟nurses‟new‟job‟description‟at‟the‟generalist‟level‟of‟practice‟reflects‟the‟definition‟of‟psychiatricmental‟health‟n
ursing‟and‟the‟PsychiatricMental’Health’Nursing’Standards’of’Practice’(ANA,‟APNA,‟ISPN).‟In‟which‟of‟the‟follo
wing‟areas‟might‟the‟nurse‟plan‟programs‟and‟intervention‟to‟fulfill‟employment‟expectations?

Standard’Text:’Select‟all‟that‟apply.

1. Stress‟management‟strategies

2. Early‟diagnosis‟of‟psychiatric‟disorders

3. Parenting‟classes‟for‟new‟parents

4. Family‟and‟group‟psychotherapy

5. Medication‟teaching‟for‟anti-anxiety‟medications

Correct’Answer:’1,3,4,5

Rationale’1:‟Stress’management’strategies’address‟health,‟wellness,‟and‟care‟of‟mental‟health‟problems‟and‟are‟ap
propriate‟for‟psychiatricmental‟health‟nursing‟at‟the‟generalist‟level‟of‟practice.

Rationale’2:‟Early’diagnosis’of’psychiatric’disorders’is‟generally‟not‟consistent‟with‟the‟definition‟or‟practice‟of‟
psychiatricmental‟health‟nursing‟especially‟at‟the‟generalist‟level.

Rationale’3:‟Parenting’classes’for’new’parents’provide‟teaching‟that‟is‟consistent‟with‟the‟prevention‟of‟mental‟h
ealth‟problems‟and‟is‟consistent‟with‟psychiatricmental‟health‟nursing‟at‟the‟generalist‟level‟of‟practice.

Rationale’4:‟Family’and’group’psychotherapy’is‟consistent‟at‟the‟advanced‟practice‟registered‟nurse‟level‟but‟not‟t
he‟generalist‟level.

,Rationale’5:‟Medication’teaching’for’anti-
anxiety’medications’promotes‟quality‟of‟care‟for‟persons‟with‟psychiatric‟disorders‟and‟is‟vital‟for‟psychiatricment
al‟health‟nursing‟practice‟at‟the‟generalist‟level‟of‟practice.

Global’Rationale:

Cognitive’Level:’Applying

Client’Need:’Psychosocial‟Integrity

Client’Need’Sub:

Nursing/Integrated’Concepts:’Nursing‟Process:‟Planning

Learning’Outcome:’Apply‟knowledge‟of‟current‟practice‟and‟professional‟performance‟standards‟to‟the‟delivery‟of
‟ contemporary‟psychiatricmental‟health‟nursing.

Question’2’T

ype:’MCSA

The‟nurse‟is‟serving‟on‟a‟committee‟charged‟with‟reviewing‟the‟roles‟and‟responsibilities‟of‟the‟nurses‟on‟the‟psychia
tric‟unit.‟Which‟publication‟should‟the‟nurse‟bring‟to‟the‟first‟meeting?

1. Diagnostic’and’Statistical’Manual’of’Mental’Disorders

2. American‟Nurses‟Credentialing‟Center‟certification‟requirements

3. American‟Nurses‟Association,‟Code’of’Ethics

4. PsychiatricMental’Health’Nursing’Standards’of’Practice

Correct’Answer:’4

Rationale’1:‟The‟PsychiatricMental’Health’Nursing’Standards’of’Practice’delineates‟psychiatricmental‟health‟nurs
ing‟roles‟and‟functions‟and‟serves‟as‟guidelines‟for‟providing‟quality‟care.‟The‟Diagnostic’and’Statistical’Manual’of’
Mental’Disorders’is‟used‟by‟the‟mental‟health‟care‟team,‟particularly‟the‟psychiatrist,‟to‟diagnose‟clients‟with‟menta
l‟disorders‟and‟is‟not‟specific‟to‟nursing‟care‟issues.‟The‟Code’of’Ethics’helps‟to‟clarify‟right‟and‟wrong‟actions‟by‟the‟
nurse,‟but‟does‟not‟clarify‟roles‟and‟nursing‟care‟actions.‟Certification‟requirements‟outline‟steps‟toward‟certificatio
n‟that‟acknowledge‟knowledge‟and‟expertise,‟but‟do‟not‟delineate‟roles‟and‟responsibilities.

, Rationale’2:‟The‟PsychiatricMental’Health’Nursing’Standards’of’Practice’delineates‟psychiatricmental‟health‟nurs
ing‟roles‟and‟functions‟and‟serves‟as‟guidelines‟for‟providing‟quality‟care.‟The‟Diagnostic’and’Statistical’Manual’of’
Mental’Disorders’is‟used‟by‟the‟mental‟health‟care‟team,‟particularly‟the‟psychiatrist,‟to‟diagnose‟clients‟with‟menta
l‟disorders‟and‟is‟not‟specific‟to‟nursing‟care‟issues.‟The‟Code’of’Ethics’helps‟to‟clarify‟right‟and‟wrong‟actions‟by‟the‟
nurse,‟but‟does‟not‟clarify‟roles‟and‟nursing‟care‟actions.‟Certification‟requirements‟outline‟steps‟toward‟certificatio
n‟that‟acknowledge‟knowledge‟and‟expertise,‟but‟do‟not‟delineate‟roles‟and‟responsibilities.

Rationale’3:‟The‟PsychiatricMental’Health’Nursing’Standards’of’Practice’delineates‟psychiatricmental‟health‟nurs
ing‟roles‟and‟functions‟and‟serves‟as‟guidelines‟for‟providing‟quality‟care.‟The‟Diagnostic’and’Statistical’Manual’of’
Mental’Disorders’is‟used‟by‟the‟mental‟health‟care‟team,‟particularly‟the‟psychiatrist,‟to‟diagnose‟clients‟with‟menta
l‟disorders‟and‟is‟not‟specific‟to‟nursing‟care‟issues.‟The‟Code’of’Ethics’helps‟to‟clarify‟right‟and‟wrong‟actions‟by‟the‟
nurse,‟but‟does‟not‟clarify‟roles‟and‟nursing‟care‟actions.‟Certification‟requirements‟outline‟steps‟toward‟certificatio
n‟that‟acknowledge‟knowledge‟and‟expertise,‟but‟do‟not‟delineate‟roles‟and‟responsibilities.

Rationale’4:‟The‟PsychiatricMental’Health’Nursing’Standards’of’Practice’delineates‟psychiatricmental‟health‟nurs
ing‟roles‟and‟functions‟and‟serves‟as‟guidelines‟for‟providing‟quality‟care.‟The‟Diagnostic’and’Statistical’Manual’of’
Mental’Disorders’is‟used‟by‟the‟mental‟health‟care‟team,‟particularly‟the‟psychiatrist,‟to‟diagnose‟clients‟with‟menta
l‟disorders‟and‟is‟not‟specific‟to‟nursing‟care‟issues.‟The‟Code’of’Ethics’helps‟to‟clarify‟right‟and‟wrong‟actions‟by‟the‟
nurse,‟but‟does‟not‟clarify‟roles‟and‟nursing‟care‟actions.‟Certification‟requirements‟outline‟steps‟toward‟certificatio
n‟that‟acknowledge‟knowledge‟and‟expertise,‟but‟do‟not‟delineate‟roles‟and‟responsibilities.

Global’Rationale:

Cognitive’Level:’Applying

Client’Need:’Safe‟Effective‟Care‟Environment

Client’Need’Sub:

Nursing/Integrated’Concepts:’Nursing‟Process:‟Evaluation

Learning’Outcome:’Apply‟knowledge‟of‟current‟practice‟and‟professional‟performance‟standards‟to‟the‟delivery‟of
‟ contemporary‟psychiatricmental‟health‟nursing.

Question’3