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HEALTH NURSING 9TH EDITION MARGARET JORDAN
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NURSING REVIEW || VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ||
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GRADED A+
The scope of practiced for an advanced nurse practitioner would include which
intervention?
Prescribing psychotropic medication
A nursing student expresses concerns that mental health nurses "lose all their
clinical nursing skills." Select the best response by the mental health nurse.
"Psychiatric nurses use complex communication skills as well as critical
thinking to solve multidimensional problems. I am challenged by those
situations."
When a new bill introduced in Congress reduces funding for care of persons
diagnosed with mental illness, a group of nurses write letters to their elected
representatives in opposition to the legislation. Which role have the nurses
fulfilled?
Advocacy
A family has a long history of conflicted relationships among the members.
Which family member's comment best reflects a mentally healthy perspective?
"I will make some changes in my behavior for the good of the family."
Which assessment finding most clearly indicates that a client may be
experiencing a mental illness?
reporting a consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless mood
Which finding best indicates that the goal “Demonstrate mentally healthy
behavior” was achieved for an adult client?
being willing to work towards achieving ideals and meeting demands
A nurse encounters an unfamiliar psychiatric disorder on a new client's
admission form. Which resource should the nurse consult to determine criteria
used to establish this diagnosis?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V)
,A nurse wants to find a description of diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders.
Which resource would have the most complete information?
DSM-V
Which individual behavior demonstrates resilience?
Taking a temporary job to maintain financial stability after loss of a permanent
job
The relationship of the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association
(NANDA) is to clinical judgment as Nursing Interventions Classification
(NIC) is to what?
nursing actions
An adult says, "Most of the time I'm happy and feel good about myself. I have
learned that what I get out of something is proportional to the effort I put into
it." Which number on this mental health continuum should the nurse select?
Mental Illness Mental Health 12345
5
Which disorder is an example of a culture-bound syndrome?
Running amok
What does the DSM-V classify?
mental disorders
A citizen at a community health fair asks the nurse, "What is the most prevalent
mental disorder in the United States?" Select the nurse's correct response.
Alzheimer's disease
In the majority culture of the United States, which individual has the greatest
risk to be labeled mentally ill?
One who describes hearing God's voice speaking
A client's relationships are intense and unstable. The client initially idealizes the
significant other and then devalues him or her, resulting in frequent feelings of
emptiness. This client will benefit from interventions to develop which aspect of
mental health?
Fulfilling relationships
, Which belief will best support a nurse's efforts to provide client advocacy
during a multidisciplinary client care planning session?
Assessment findings in mental illness reflect a person's cultural patterns.
A nurse is part of a multidisciplinary team working with groups of depressed
clients. One group of clients receives supportive interventions and
antidepressant medication. The other group receives only medication. The team
measures outcomes for each group. Which type of study is evident?
Clinical epidemiology
The spouse of a client diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "I don't understand
how events from childhood have anything to do with this disabling illness."
Which response by the nurse will best help the spouse understand the cause of
this disorder?
"Research shows that this condition more likely has a biological basis."
A category 5 tornado occurred in a community of 400 people. Many homes and
businesses were destroyed. In the 2 years following the disaster, 140 individuals
were diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which term best
applies to these newly diagnosed cases?
Incidence
Which component of treatment of mental illness is specifically recognized by
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)?
Care is centered on the client
What is the best response for the nurse to provide to a question from another
health professional regarding the difference between a diagnosis in DSM-V and
a nursing diagnosis.
“The DSM-V diagnosis guides medical treatment, whereas the nursing diagnosis
offers a framework for identifying interventions for issues a client is
experiencing.”
Which nursing intervention below is part of the scope of an advanced practice
psychiatric/mental health nurse rather than a basic level registered nurse?
Psychotherapy
An experienced nurse says to a new graduate, “When you’ve practiced as long
as I have, you automatically know how to take care of clients experiencing
HEALTH NURSING 9TH EDITION MARGARET JORDAN
HALTER TEST BANK 2026/2027 || MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING REVIEW || VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ||
HIGH-YIELD STUDY GUIDE || COMPLETE TEST BANK ||
GRADED A+
The scope of practiced for an advanced nurse practitioner would include which
intervention?
Prescribing psychotropic medication
A nursing student expresses concerns that mental health nurses "lose all their
clinical nursing skills." Select the best response by the mental health nurse.
"Psychiatric nurses use complex communication skills as well as critical
thinking to solve multidimensional problems. I am challenged by those
situations."
When a new bill introduced in Congress reduces funding for care of persons
diagnosed with mental illness, a group of nurses write letters to their elected
representatives in opposition to the legislation. Which role have the nurses
fulfilled?
Advocacy
A family has a long history of conflicted relationships among the members.
Which family member's comment best reflects a mentally healthy perspective?
"I will make some changes in my behavior for the good of the family."
Which assessment finding most clearly indicates that a client may be
experiencing a mental illness?
reporting a consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless mood
Which finding best indicates that the goal “Demonstrate mentally healthy
behavior” was achieved for an adult client?
being willing to work towards achieving ideals and meeting demands
A nurse encounters an unfamiliar psychiatric disorder on a new client's
admission form. Which resource should the nurse consult to determine criteria
used to establish this diagnosis?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V)
,A nurse wants to find a description of diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders.
Which resource would have the most complete information?
DSM-V
Which individual behavior demonstrates resilience?
Taking a temporary job to maintain financial stability after loss of a permanent
job
The relationship of the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association
(NANDA) is to clinical judgment as Nursing Interventions Classification
(NIC) is to what?
nursing actions
An adult says, "Most of the time I'm happy and feel good about myself. I have
learned that what I get out of something is proportional to the effort I put into
it." Which number on this mental health continuum should the nurse select?
Mental Illness Mental Health 12345
5
Which disorder is an example of a culture-bound syndrome?
Running amok
What does the DSM-V classify?
mental disorders
A citizen at a community health fair asks the nurse, "What is the most prevalent
mental disorder in the United States?" Select the nurse's correct response.
Alzheimer's disease
In the majority culture of the United States, which individual has the greatest
risk to be labeled mentally ill?
One who describes hearing God's voice speaking
A client's relationships are intense and unstable. The client initially idealizes the
significant other and then devalues him or her, resulting in frequent feelings of
emptiness. This client will benefit from interventions to develop which aspect of
mental health?
Fulfilling relationships
, Which belief will best support a nurse's efforts to provide client advocacy
during a multidisciplinary client care planning session?
Assessment findings in mental illness reflect a person's cultural patterns.
A nurse is part of a multidisciplinary team working with groups of depressed
clients. One group of clients receives supportive interventions and
antidepressant medication. The other group receives only medication. The team
measures outcomes for each group. Which type of study is evident?
Clinical epidemiology
The spouse of a client diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "I don't understand
how events from childhood have anything to do with this disabling illness."
Which response by the nurse will best help the spouse understand the cause of
this disorder?
"Research shows that this condition more likely has a biological basis."
A category 5 tornado occurred in a community of 400 people. Many homes and
businesses were destroyed. In the 2 years following the disaster, 140 individuals
were diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which term best
applies to these newly diagnosed cases?
Incidence
Which component of treatment of mental illness is specifically recognized by
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)?
Care is centered on the client
What is the best response for the nurse to provide to a question from another
health professional regarding the difference between a diagnosis in DSM-V and
a nursing diagnosis.
“The DSM-V diagnosis guides medical treatment, whereas the nursing diagnosis
offers a framework for identifying interventions for issues a client is
experiencing.”
Which nursing intervention below is part of the scope of an advanced practice
psychiatric/mental health nurse rather than a basic level registered nurse?
Psychotherapy
An experienced nurse says to a new graduate, “When you’ve practiced as long
as I have, you automatically know how to take care of clients experiencing
