NUR 256 Exam 1 (mental health)
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Antidepressant meds side effects - ANSWER-HTN, GI upset, nausea,
vomiting
Asking "why" questions - ANSWER-Implies criticism; often has the
effect of making the patient feel defensive.
Asking "why" questions example - ANSWER-"Why did you stop taking
your medication?"
Assault - ANSWER-intentional threat; verbal
Autonomy - ANSWER-respecting the rights of others to make their
own decisions
Battery - ANSWER-actual harm; offensive touching
, Beneficence - ANSWER-acting to benefit or promote the good of
others
Breach of duty - ANSWER-failure to meet the standard of care
Can a pt refused meds if they have back up meds in IM form? -
ANSWER-No
Cause - ANSWER-Actual cause (cause in fact) or legal cause (proximate
cause)
Contraband searches are always done? - ANSWER-At admissions
Countertransference - ANSWER-when the nurse transfers feelings onto
the patient - can lead to over involvement with the patient
Damages - ANSWER-actual damages (loss of earnings, medical
expenses, property damage) & pain and suffering
Disapproving, disagreeing - ANSWER-can make a person defensive
Disapproving, disagreeing example - ANSWER-"You really should have
shown up for the medication group."
"I disagree with that."
Do patients have the right to refuse meds? - ANSWER-Yes but it can be
overridden by HCP if patient is deemed incompetent
Duty - ANSWER-When the nurse represents themselves as being
capable of caring for a psychiatric pt
Erikson's developmental stage: Adolescence (12-20 y.o.) - ANSWER-
identity vs role confusion
Erikson's developmental stage: Early adulthood (20-35 y.o.) -
ANSWER-intimacy vs isolation
Test Questions Merged With
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Answers Graded A+ | 2025-2026
Latest Update!!!
Antidepressant meds side effects - ANSWER-HTN, GI upset, nausea,
vomiting
Asking "why" questions - ANSWER-Implies criticism; often has the
effect of making the patient feel defensive.
Asking "why" questions example - ANSWER-"Why did you stop taking
your medication?"
Assault - ANSWER-intentional threat; verbal
Autonomy - ANSWER-respecting the rights of others to make their
own decisions
Battery - ANSWER-actual harm; offensive touching
, Beneficence - ANSWER-acting to benefit or promote the good of
others
Breach of duty - ANSWER-failure to meet the standard of care
Can a pt refused meds if they have back up meds in IM form? -
ANSWER-No
Cause - ANSWER-Actual cause (cause in fact) or legal cause (proximate
cause)
Contraband searches are always done? - ANSWER-At admissions
Countertransference - ANSWER-when the nurse transfers feelings onto
the patient - can lead to over involvement with the patient
Damages - ANSWER-actual damages (loss of earnings, medical
expenses, property damage) & pain and suffering
Disapproving, disagreeing - ANSWER-can make a person defensive
Disapproving, disagreeing example - ANSWER-"You really should have
shown up for the medication group."
"I disagree with that."
Do patients have the right to refuse meds? - ANSWER-Yes but it can be
overridden by HCP if patient is deemed incompetent
Duty - ANSWER-When the nurse represents themselves as being
capable of caring for a psychiatric pt
Erikson's developmental stage: Adolescence (12-20 y.o.) - ANSWER-
identity vs role confusion
Erikson's developmental stage: Early adulthood (20-35 y.o.) -
ANSWER-intimacy vs isolation
