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COMPLETE TET BANK:
For Essentials Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach
To Evidence-Based Care,
4th Edition
By Elizabeth M. Varcarolis Graded A+
, lomoar cpsd| 31368207
essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing (4rd edition by varcarolis) 1
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 1
Chapter 01: Practicing The Science And The Art Of Psychiatric Nursing 2
Chapter 02: Mental Health And Mental Illness 7
Chapter 03: Theories And Therapies 12
Chapter 04: Biological Basis For Understanding Psychopharmacology 20
Chapter 05: Settings For Psychiatric Care 28
Chapter 06: Legal And Ethical Basis For Practice 35
Chapter 07: Nursing Process And Qsen: The Foundation For Safe And Effective 43
care chapter 08: communication skills: medium for all nursing practice 51
chapter 09: therapeutic relationships and the clinical interview chapter 58
10: trauma and stress-related disorders 67
chapter 11: anxiety, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders chapter 74
12: somatic system disorders and dissociative disorders 85
chapter 13: personality disorders chapter 94
14: eating disorders 103
chapter 15: mood disorders: depression 111
chapter 16: bipolar spectrum disorders 121
chapter 17: schizophrenia spectrum disorders and other psychotic disorders chapter 131
18: neurocognitive disorders
142
chapter 19: substance-related and addictive disorders chapter
151
20: crisis and mass disaster
163
chapter 21: child, partner, and elder violence
171
chapter 22: sexual violence
179
chapter 23: suicidal thoughts and behavior chapter
24: anger, aggression, and violence 186
chapter 25: care for the dying and those who grieve chapter 195
26: children and adolescents 204
chapter 27: adults chapter 213
28: older adults 221
230
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Chapter 01: Practicing The Science And The Art Of Psychiatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
1. Which Outcome, Focused On Recovery, Would Be Expected In The Plan Of Care For A Patient Living
In The Community And Diagnosed With Serious And Persistent Mental Illness? Within 3 Months, The
Patient Will:
a. Deny Suicidal Ideation.
b. Report A Sense Of Well-Being.
c. Take Medications As Prescribed.
d. Attend Clinic Appointments On Time.
Ans: B
Recovery Emphasizes Managing Symptoms, Reducing Psychosocial Disability, And Improving Role
Performance. The Goal Of Recovery Is To Empower The Individual With Mental Illness To Achieve A
Sense Of Meaning And Satisfaction In Life And To Function At The Highest Possible Level Of Wellness. The
Incorrect Options Focus On The Classic Medical Model Rather Than Recovery.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) Ref: 2
Top: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification Msc:
Nclex: Health Promotion And Maintenance
2. In The Shift-Change Report, An Off-Going Nurse Criticizes A Patient Who Wears Heavy Makeup. Which
Comment By The Nurse Who Receives The Report Best Demonstrates Advocacy?
a. This Is A Psychiatric Hospital. Craziness Is What We Are All About.
b. Lets All Show Acceptance Of This Patient By Wearing Lots Of Makeup Too.
c. Your Comments Are Inconsiderate And Inappropriate. Keep The Report Objective.
d. Our Patients Need Our Help To Learn Behaviors That Will Help Them Get Along In Society.
Ans: D
Accepting Patients Needs For Self-Expression And Seeking To Teach Skills That Will Contribute To Their
Well-Being Demonstrate Respect And Are Important Parts Of Advocacy. The On-Coming Nurse Needs To
Take Action To Ensure That Others Are Not Prejudiced Against The Patient. Humor Can Be Appropriate
Within The Privacy Of A Shift Report But Not At The Expense Of Respect For Patients. Judging The Off-
Going Nurse In A Critical Way Will Create Conflict. Nurses Must Show Compassion For Each Other.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) Ref: 8
Top: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care Environment
3. A Nurse Assesses A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed With Major Depressive Disorder. Which Statement
Is An Example Of Attending?
a. We All Have Stress In Life. Being In A Psychiatric Hospital Isnt The End Of The World.
b. Tell Me Why You Felt You Had To Be Hospitalized To Receive Treatment For Your Depression.
c. You Will Feel Better After We Get Some Antidepressant Medication Started For You.
d. Id Like To Sit With You A While So You May Feel More Comfortable Talking With Me.
Ans: D
Attending Is A Technique That Demonstrates The Nurses Commitment To The Relationship And Reduces
Feelings Of Isolation. This Technique Shows Respect For The Patient And Demonstrates Caring.
Generalizations, Probing, And False Reassurances Are Non-Therapeutic.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) Ref: 8
Top: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Nclex: Psychosocial Integrity
4. A Patient Is Hospitalized For Depression And Suicidal Ideation After Their Spouse Asks For A Divorce.
Select The Nurses Most Caring Comment.
a. Lets Discuss Some Means Of Coping Other Than Suicide When You Have These Feelings.
b. I Understand Why Youre So Depressed. When I Got Divorced, I Was Devastated Too.
c. You Should Forget About Your Marriage And Move On With Your Life.
d. How Did You Get So Depressed That Hospitalization Was Necessary?
COMPLETE TET BANK:
For Essentials Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach
To Evidence-Based Care,
4th Edition
By Elizabeth M. Varcarolis Graded A+
, lomoar cpsd| 31368207
essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing (4rd edition by varcarolis) 1
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents 1
Chapter 01: Practicing The Science And The Art Of Psychiatric Nursing 2
Chapter 02: Mental Health And Mental Illness 7
Chapter 03: Theories And Therapies 12
Chapter 04: Biological Basis For Understanding Psychopharmacology 20
Chapter 05: Settings For Psychiatric Care 28
Chapter 06: Legal And Ethical Basis For Practice 35
Chapter 07: Nursing Process And Qsen: The Foundation For Safe And Effective 43
care chapter 08: communication skills: medium for all nursing practice 51
chapter 09: therapeutic relationships and the clinical interview chapter 58
10: trauma and stress-related disorders 67
chapter 11: anxiety, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders chapter 74
12: somatic system disorders and dissociative disorders 85
chapter 13: personality disorders chapter 94
14: eating disorders 103
chapter 15: mood disorders: depression 111
chapter 16: bipolar spectrum disorders 121
chapter 17: schizophrenia spectrum disorders and other psychotic disorders chapter 131
18: neurocognitive disorders
142
chapter 19: substance-related and addictive disorders chapter
151
20: crisis and mass disaster
163
chapter 21: child, partner, and elder violence
171
chapter 22: sexual violence
179
chapter 23: suicidal thoughts and behavior chapter
24: anger, aggression, and violence 186
chapter 25: care for the dying and those who grieve chapter 195
26: children and adolescents 204
chapter 27: adults chapter 213
28: older adults 221
230
,lomoar cpsd| 31368207
, lomoar cpsd| 31368207
: essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing 4rd edition by varcarolis) 2
Chapter 01: Practicing The Science And The Art Of Psychiatric Nursing
Multiple Choice
1. Which Outcome, Focused On Recovery, Would Be Expected In The Plan Of Care For A Patient Living
In The Community And Diagnosed With Serious And Persistent Mental Illness? Within 3 Months, The
Patient Will:
a. Deny Suicidal Ideation.
b. Report A Sense Of Well-Being.
c. Take Medications As Prescribed.
d. Attend Clinic Appointments On Time.
Ans: B
Recovery Emphasizes Managing Symptoms, Reducing Psychosocial Disability, And Improving Role
Performance. The Goal Of Recovery Is To Empower The Individual With Mental Illness To Achieve A
Sense Of Meaning And Satisfaction In Life And To Function At The Highest Possible Level Of Wellness. The
Incorrect Options Focus On The Classic Medical Model Rather Than Recovery.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) Ref: 2
Top: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification Msc:
Nclex: Health Promotion And Maintenance
2. In The Shift-Change Report, An Off-Going Nurse Criticizes A Patient Who Wears Heavy Makeup. Which
Comment By The Nurse Who Receives The Report Best Demonstrates Advocacy?
a. This Is A Psychiatric Hospital. Craziness Is What We Are All About.
b. Lets All Show Acceptance Of This Patient By Wearing Lots Of Makeup Too.
c. Your Comments Are Inconsiderate And Inappropriate. Keep The Report Objective.
d. Our Patients Need Our Help To Learn Behaviors That Will Help Them Get Along In Society.
Ans: D
Accepting Patients Needs For Self-Expression And Seeking To Teach Skills That Will Contribute To Their
Well-Being Demonstrate Respect And Are Important Parts Of Advocacy. The On-Coming Nurse Needs To
Take Action To Ensure That Others Are Not Prejudiced Against The Patient. Humor Can Be Appropriate
Within The Privacy Of A Shift Report But Not At The Expense Of Respect For Patients. Judging The Off-
Going Nurse In A Critical Way Will Create Conflict. Nurses Must Show Compassion For Each Other.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) Ref: 8
Top: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care Environment
3. A Nurse Assesses A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed With Major Depressive Disorder. Which Statement
Is An Example Of Attending?
a. We All Have Stress In Life. Being In A Psychiatric Hospital Isnt The End Of The World.
b. Tell Me Why You Felt You Had To Be Hospitalized To Receive Treatment For Your Depression.
c. You Will Feel Better After We Get Some Antidepressant Medication Started For You.
d. Id Like To Sit With You A While So You May Feel More Comfortable Talking With Me.
Ans: D
Attending Is A Technique That Demonstrates The Nurses Commitment To The Relationship And Reduces
Feelings Of Isolation. This Technique Shows Respect For The Patient And Demonstrates Caring.
Generalizations, Probing, And False Reassurances Are Non-Therapeutic.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) Ref: 8
Top: Nursing Process: Implementation Msc: Nclex: Psychosocial Integrity
4. A Patient Is Hospitalized For Depression And Suicidal Ideation After Their Spouse Asks For A Divorce.
Select The Nurses Most Caring Comment.
a. Lets Discuss Some Means Of Coping Other Than Suicide When You Have These Feelings.
b. I Understand Why Youre So Depressed. When I Got Divorced, I Was Devastated Too.
c. You Should Forget About Your Marriage And Move On With Your Life.
d. How Did You Get So Depressed That Hospitalization Was Necessary?
