Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse: A How-To Guide for Evidence-Based Practice (3rd Edition, 2025 update)

PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 3RD EDITION

, Chapter 1. The RN Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice
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QUIZ: 1 x




The RNs new job description at the generalist level of practice reflects the definition of psychiatricmental health n
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ursing and the PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice (ANA, APNA, ISPN). In whichof the follo
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wing areas might the RN plan programs and intervention to fulfill employment expectations?
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Standard Text: Select all that apply.
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1. Stress management strategies
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2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
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3. Parenting classes for new parents x x x x




4. Family and group psychotherapy
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5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications x x x x




CORRECT CHOICE:-1,3,4,5 x




Review: 1: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health problemsand are
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appropriate for psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
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Review: 2: Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not consistent with the definitionorpra
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ctice of psychiatricmental health nursing especially at the generalist level.
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Review: 3: Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is consistent with the prevention ofmental
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health problems and is consistent with psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
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Review: 4: Family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the advanced practice registered RN level butnot the
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x generalist level. x

,Review: 5: Medication teaching for anti-x x x x x



anxiety medications promotes quality of care for persons withpsychiatric disorders and is vital for psychiatric
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mental health nursing practice at the generalist level of practice.
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Global hypothesis: x




Cognitive Level: Applying x x




Hospital client Need: Psychosocial Integrityx x x x




Hospital client Need Sub: x x x




Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning x x x x




Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards to thede
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livery of contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
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QUIZ: 2 x




Type: MCSA x




The RN is serving on a committee charged with reviewing the roles and responsibilities of the RNs onthepsychiatric u
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nit. Which publication should the RN bring to the first meeting?
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1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders x x x x x x




2. American RNs Credentialing Center certification requirements x x x x x




3. American RNs Association, Code of Ethics x x x x x




4. PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice x x x x x




CORRECT CHOICE:-4 x




Review: 1: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental healthnursi
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ng roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual o
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f Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose hospital clients
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with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify rightand wrong
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actions by the RN, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements outline steps towa
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rd certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and responsibilities.
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, Review: 2: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental healthnursi
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ng roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual o
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f Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose hospital clients
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with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify rightand wrong
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actions by the RN, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements outline steps towa
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rd certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and responsibilities.
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Review: 3: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental healthnursi
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ng roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual o
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f Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose hospital clients
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with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify rightand wrong
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actions by the RN, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements outline steps towa
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rd certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and responsibilities.
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Review: 4: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental healthnursi
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ng roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual o
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f Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose hospital clients
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with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify rightand wrong
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actions by the RN, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements outline steps towa
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rd certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and responsibilities.
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Global hypothesis: x




Cognitive Level: Applying x x




Hospital client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
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Hospital client Need Sub: x x x




Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Evaluation x x x x




Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards toth
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e delivery of contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
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QUIZ: 3 x