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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 Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing And The Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards Of Practice (ANA, APNA,
ISPN). In Which Of The Following 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 Appropriate For Psychiatric Mental 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 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Especially At The Generalist Level.
Rationale 3: Parenting Classes For New Parents Provide Teaching That Is Consistent With The
Prevention Of Mental Health Problems And Is Consistent With Psychiatric mental 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 The Generalist Level.
,Rationale 5: Medication Teaching For Anti-Anxiety Medications Promotes Quality Of Care For Persons
With Psychiatric Disorders And Is Vital For Psychiatric Mental 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 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
Question 2
Type: MCSA
The Nurse Is Serving On A Committee Charged With Reviewing The Roles And Responsibilities Of The
Nurses On The Psychiatric 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. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards Of Practice
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards Of Practice Delineates Psychiatric Mental
Health Nursing 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 Mental 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 Certification That Acknowledge Knowledge
And Expertise, But Do Not Delineate Roles And Responsibilities.
,Rationale 2: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards Of Practice Delineates Psychiatric Mental
Health Nursing 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 Mental 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 Certification That Acknowledge Knowledge
And Expertise, But Do Not Delineate Roles And Responsibilities.
Rationale 3: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards Of Practice Delineates Psychiatric Mental
Health Nursing 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 Mental 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 Certification That Acknowledge Knowledge
And Expertise, But Do Not Delineate Roles And Responsibilities.
Rationale 4: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards Of Practice Delineates Psychiatric Mental
Health Nursing 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 Mental 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 Certification 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 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
Question 3
, Type: MCSA
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Reflecting On Professional Role Activities Is Referred To The Standards
Of Professional Performance By A Colleague. To Which Organization Should The Nurse Look For Guidance?
1. North American Nursing Diagnosis Association
2. American Nurses Credentialing Center
3. National League For Nursing
4. American Nurses Association
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The American Nurses Association Will Be The Best Resource As Professional Performance Is
Addressed In Standards 715 Of Anas Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards Of Practice. The
National League For Nursing Primarily Addresses Nursing Education, While The American Nurses
Association Credentialing Center Focuses On Certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis
Association Develops A Classification System For Nursing Diagnoses.
Rationale 2: The American Nurses Association Will Be The Best Resource As Professional Performance Is
Addressed In Standards 715 Of Anas Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards Of Practice. The
National League For Nursing Primarily Addresses Nursing Education, While The American Nurses
Association Credentialing Center Focuses On Certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis
Association Develops A Classification System For Nursing Diagnoses.
Rationale 3: The American Nurses Association Will Be The Best Resource As Professional Performance Is
Addressed In Standards 715 Of Anas Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards Of Practice. The
National League For Nursing Primarily Addresses Nursing Education, While The American Nurses
Association Credentialing Center Focuses On Certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis
Association Develops A Classification System For Nursing Diagnoses.
Rationale 4: The American Nurses Association Will Be The Best Resource As Professional Performance Is
Addressed In Standards 715 Of Anas Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards Of Practice. The
National League For Nursing Primarily Addresses Nursing Education, While The American Nurses
Association Credentialing Center Focuses On Certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis
Association Develops A Classification System For Nursing Diagnoses.
Global Rationale: