Varcarolis, Psychiatric Nursing
Exam 1 Application Questions and
Answer reviewed on 9th
September 2024
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how
should the nurse identify the patient and his or her
observable characteristics?
a. The manic patient in room 234
b. The patient in room 234 is a manic
c. The patient in room 234 is possibly a manic
d. The patient in room 234 is displaying manic behavior
(Halter 16)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-
2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each
citation for accuracy before use. - correct answer D
,Varcarolis, Psychiatric Nursing
Exam 1 Application Questions and
Answer reviewed on 9th
September 2024
Recognizing the frequency of depression among the
American population, the nurse should advocate for
which mental health promotion intervention?
a. Including discussions on depression as part of school
health classes
b. Providing regular depression screening for adolescent
and teenage students
c. Increasing the number of community-based depression
hotlines available to the public
d. Encouraging senior centers to provide information on
accessing community depression resources
(Halter 16)
,Varcarolis, Psychiatric Nursing
Exam 1 Application Questions and
Answer reviewed on 9th
September 2024
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-
2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each
citation for accuracy before use. - correct answer B
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a
healthy degree of resilience? Select all that apply.
a. "I try to remember not to take other people's bad
moods personally."
b. "I know that if I get really mad I'll end up being
depressed."
c. "I really feel that sometimes bad things are meant to
happen."
d. "I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my
opinions."
, Varcarolis, Psychiatric Nursing
Exam 1 Application Questions and
Answer reviewed on 9th
September 2024
e. "I know that discussing issues with my boss would help
me get my point across."
(Halter 16)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-
2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each
citation for accuracy before use. - correct answer A, D,
E
Which statement demonstrates the nurse's
understanding of the effect of environmental factors on a
patient's mental health?
a. "I'll need to assess how the patient's family views
mental illness."
Exam 1 Application Questions and
Answer reviewed on 9th
September 2024
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how
should the nurse identify the patient and his or her
observable characteristics?
a. The manic patient in room 234
b. The patient in room 234 is a manic
c. The patient in room 234 is possibly a manic
d. The patient in room 234 is displaying manic behavior
(Halter 16)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-
2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each
citation for accuracy before use. - correct answer D
,Varcarolis, Psychiatric Nursing
Exam 1 Application Questions and
Answer reviewed on 9th
September 2024
Recognizing the frequency of depression among the
American population, the nurse should advocate for
which mental health promotion intervention?
a. Including discussions on depression as part of school
health classes
b. Providing regular depression screening for adolescent
and teenage students
c. Increasing the number of community-based depression
hotlines available to the public
d. Encouraging senior centers to provide information on
accessing community depression resources
(Halter 16)
,Varcarolis, Psychiatric Nursing
Exam 1 Application Questions and
Answer reviewed on 9th
September 2024
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-
2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each
citation for accuracy before use. - correct answer B
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a
healthy degree of resilience? Select all that apply.
a. "I try to remember not to take other people's bad
moods personally."
b. "I know that if I get really mad I'll end up being
depressed."
c. "I really feel that sometimes bad things are meant to
happen."
d. "I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my
opinions."
, Varcarolis, Psychiatric Nursing
Exam 1 Application Questions and
Answer reviewed on 9th
September 2024
e. "I know that discussing issues with my boss would help
me get my point across."
(Halter 16)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-
2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each
citation for accuracy before use. - correct answer A, D,
E
Which statement demonstrates the nurse's
understanding of the effect of environmental factors on a
patient's mental health?
a. "I'll need to assess how the patient's family views
mental illness."
