Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing — Original Q&A Study Guide
Psychiatric–Mental Health
Nursing
TEST BANK
Aligned to Videbeck, 10th Edition — Chapters 1–24
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Chapter 1: Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing
Chapter banner (original graphic).
Figure: Nursing Process
Key Terms (Quick Table)
Term High-yield meaning (brief)
recovery See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
stigma See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
milieu See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
least restrictive See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
therapeutic use of self See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
DSM See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
continuum See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
advocacy See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
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Practice Questions (MCQ)
Q1. Which statement best describes mental health?
A. Choosing interventions that maintain safety while preserving the most freedom and
dignity.
B. A structured, safe environment that encourages participation and responsibility.
C. A dynamic state of well-being that supports functioning, relationships, and coping with
stressors.
D. Using respectful language and education to support dignity and engagement in care.
Answer: C
Rationale: A dynamic state of well-being that supports functioning, relationships, and coping with
stressors. Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when choosing actions.
Q2. Which statement best describes mental illness?
A. Choosing interventions that maintain safety while preserving the most freedom and
dignity.
B. Intentional use of the nurse’s personality and communication to promote client goals.
C. Recording observable behavior and direct quotes rather than judgments.
D. A condition affecting thinking, mood, or behavior that causes distress and/or impaired
functioning.
Answer: D
Rationale: A condition affecting thinking, mood, or behavior that causes distress and/or impaired
functioning. Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when choosing
actions.
Q3. Which statement best describes recovery-oriented care?
A. A strengths-based approach that supports hope, autonomy, and meaningful roles even
when symptoms persist.
B. Early assessment of suicide and violence risk to guide immediate priorities.
C. Recording observable behavior and direct quotes rather than judgments.
D. Choosing interventions that maintain safety while preserving the most freedom and
dignity.
Answer: A
Rationale: A strengths-based approach that supports hope, autonomy, and meaningful roles even
when symptoms persist. Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when
choosing actions.
Q4. Which statement best describes trauma-informed care?
A. A strengths-based approach that supports hope, autonomy, and meaningful roles even
when symptoms persist.
B. Recording observable behavior and direct quotes rather than judgments.
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C. An approach that prioritizes safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment because
trauma may be present.
D. Intentional use of the nurse’s personality and communication to promote client goals.
Answer: C
Rationale: An approach that prioritizes safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment because
trauma may be present. Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when
choosing actions.
Q5. Which statement best describes therapeutic use of self?
A. A structured, safe environment that encourages participation and responsibility.
B. Intentional use of the nurse’s personality and communication to promote client goals.
C. Choosing interventions that maintain safety while preserving the most freedom and
dignity.
D. Early assessment of suicide and violence risk to guide immediate priorities.
Answer: B
Rationale: Intentional use of the nurse’s personality and communication to promote client goals.
Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when choosing actions.
Q6. Which statement best describes stigma reduction?
A. A condition affecting thinking, mood, or behavior that causes distress and/or impaired
functioning.
B. Using respectful language and education to support dignity and engagement in care.
C. Early assessment of suicide and violence risk to guide immediate priorities.
D. Intentional use of the nurse’s personality and communication to promote client goals.
Answer: B
Rationale: Using respectful language and education to support dignity and engagement in care.
Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when choosing actions.
Q7. Which statement best describes milieu basics?
A. A structured, safe environment that encourages participation and responsibility.
B. An approach that prioritizes safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment because
trauma may be present.
C. A condition affecting thinking, mood, or behavior that causes distress and/or impaired
functioning.
D. Choosing interventions that maintain safety while preserving the most freedom and
dignity.
Answer: A
Rationale: A structured, safe environment that encourages participation and responsibility. Apply
least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when choosing actions.
Q8. Which statement best describes least restrictive care?
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Psychiatric–Mental Health
Nursing
TEST BANK
Aligned to Videbeck, 10th Edition — Chapters 1–24
Page 1
, Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing — Original Q&A Study Guide
Chapter 1: Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing
Chapter banner (original graphic).
Figure: Nursing Process
Key Terms (Quick Table)
Term High-yield meaning (brief)
recovery See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
stigma See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
milieu See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
least restrictive See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
therapeutic use of self See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
DSM See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
continuum See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
advocacy See questions/rationales in this chapter for
application.
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, Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing — Original Q&A Study Guide
Practice Questions (MCQ)
Q1. Which statement best describes mental health?
A. Choosing interventions that maintain safety while preserving the most freedom and
dignity.
B. A structured, safe environment that encourages participation and responsibility.
C. A dynamic state of well-being that supports functioning, relationships, and coping with
stressors.
D. Using respectful language and education to support dignity and engagement in care.
Answer: C
Rationale: A dynamic state of well-being that supports functioning, relationships, and coping with
stressors. Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when choosing actions.
Q2. Which statement best describes mental illness?
A. Choosing interventions that maintain safety while preserving the most freedom and
dignity.
B. Intentional use of the nurse’s personality and communication to promote client goals.
C. Recording observable behavior and direct quotes rather than judgments.
D. A condition affecting thinking, mood, or behavior that causes distress and/or impaired
functioning.
Answer: D
Rationale: A condition affecting thinking, mood, or behavior that causes distress and/or impaired
functioning. Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when choosing
actions.
Q3. Which statement best describes recovery-oriented care?
A. A strengths-based approach that supports hope, autonomy, and meaningful roles even
when symptoms persist.
B. Early assessment of suicide and violence risk to guide immediate priorities.
C. Recording observable behavior and direct quotes rather than judgments.
D. Choosing interventions that maintain safety while preserving the most freedom and
dignity.
Answer: A
Rationale: A strengths-based approach that supports hope, autonomy, and meaningful roles even
when symptoms persist. Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when
choosing actions.
Q4. Which statement best describes trauma-informed care?
A. A strengths-based approach that supports hope, autonomy, and meaningful roles even
when symptoms persist.
B. Recording observable behavior and direct quotes rather than judgments.
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C. An approach that prioritizes safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment because
trauma may be present.
D. Intentional use of the nurse’s personality and communication to promote client goals.
Answer: C
Rationale: An approach that prioritizes safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment because
trauma may be present. Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when
choosing actions.
Q5. Which statement best describes therapeutic use of self?
A. A structured, safe environment that encourages participation and responsibility.
B. Intentional use of the nurse’s personality and communication to promote client goals.
C. Choosing interventions that maintain safety while preserving the most freedom and
dignity.
D. Early assessment of suicide and violence risk to guide immediate priorities.
Answer: B
Rationale: Intentional use of the nurse’s personality and communication to promote client goals.
Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when choosing actions.
Q6. Which statement best describes stigma reduction?
A. A condition affecting thinking, mood, or behavior that causes distress and/or impaired
functioning.
B. Using respectful language and education to support dignity and engagement in care.
C. Early assessment of suicide and violence risk to guide immediate priorities.
D. Intentional use of the nurse’s personality and communication to promote client goals.
Answer: B
Rationale: Using respectful language and education to support dignity and engagement in care.
Apply least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when choosing actions.
Q7. Which statement best describes milieu basics?
A. A structured, safe environment that encourages participation and responsibility.
B. An approach that prioritizes safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment because
trauma may be present.
C. A condition affecting thinking, mood, or behavior that causes distress and/or impaired
functioning.
D. Choosing interventions that maintain safety while preserving the most freedom and
dignity.
Answer: A
Rationale: A structured, safe environment that encourages participation and responsibility. Apply
least-restrictive, safety-first, and client-centered principles when choosing actions.
Q8. Which statement best describes least restrictive care?
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