Mh Exam 1 - Openstax Psychiatric Mh Nursing

MH EXAM 1 - OPENSTAX PSYCHIATRIC MH NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% PASS (A+) CH.1 Nurse Jon is caring for a client with severe anxiety. Their anxiety has recently increased so much that the client is unable to go to work. Nurse Jon realizes that according to the mental health to mental illness continuum, this client is in the category of: a) emotional problems or concerns b) well-being c) mental illness d) between well-being and emotional problems Answer C) What is the scope of psychiatric-mental health nursing practice? a) assessment, education, medication administration, and screening for suicide risk b) assessment, medical diagnosis, giving orders, writing prescriptions, admitting, and discharging c) assisting providers, assisting with ADLs, monitoring clients, offering support, promoting safety d) assessment, counseling, teaching coping skills, giving advice, listening Answer A A client of the local mental health clinic arrives for their appointment out of breath, hair a mess, and clothing askew. The receptionist tells the client, "You are fifteen minutes late. I will have to see if the doctor can still see you." The client responds, "I know I am late. I can explain, my mother-in-law had a bad night. She lives with my husband and me. I am just so tired of taking care of her." This example falls under which category of risk factors? a) genetic comorbidities b) psychological factors c) social factors d) victimization Answer C To keep the plan of care client-centered, what important assessment should the nurse do after identifying several risk factors for substance abuse in a client? a) contact a rehab center for an intake assessment b) perform a client strengths assessment c) ask the psychiatrist to screen for depression d) complete a health assessment Answer B A person with mental illness does not want to seek care because of the shame they feel for being sick. What type of stigma is this related to? a. self-stigma b. caregiver stigma c. institutional stigma d. public stigma Answer A A student nurse is studying for an exam on the recovery process. It is evident that they understand the concept when they explain to their study group: a. "The majority of people with mental illness or substance use do not recover." b. "The recovery process is dictated by the health-care team." c. "Recovery is a nonlinear process based on instilling hope." d. "In recovery, a client needs to advocate for themselves right from the start." Answer C What should the psychiatric nurse do to assist individuals and families to understand the recovery process and the resources available to them? a. psychoeducation b. create a care plan for them c. refer them to a psychiatrist d. refer them to a website to read on their own Answer