DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR PSYCHIATRIC
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 10TH EDITION
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ 1. A nursing student asked the charge nurse on the psychiatric unit
why she chose
psychiatric-mental health nursing. The charge nurse replied,
"Mentally ill clients need
special care. If I were in that position, I'd want a caring nurse also."
The charge nurse's
choice reflects which ethical framework?
1. Kantianism
2. Christian ethics
3. Ethical egoism
4. Utilitarianism. Answer: 2. This is correct. The charge nurse is
operating from a Christian ethics framework. A
basic principle in Christian ethics is to "do unto others as you would
have them do
unto you."
,◉ 2. Which response by a nursing applicant during a hiring interview
indicates that the
applicant operates from an ethical egoism framework?
1. "I would want to be treated in a caring manner if I were mentally
ill."
2. "This job will pay the bills, and the workload is light enough for
me."
3. "I will be happy caring for the mentally ill. Lifting clients hurts my
back."
4. "It is my duty in life to be a psychiatric-mental health nurse
because it's the right
thing to do.". Answer: 2. This is correct. An ethical egoism framework
promotes the idea that decisions are
based on what is good for the individual and may not take the needs
of others into
account.
◉ 3. Without authorization, a nurse administers an extra dose of
narcotic tranquilizer to an
agitated client. The nurse's coworker observes this action but does
nothing for fear of
repercussion. What is the ethical interpretation of the coworker's lack
of involvement?
1. Taking no action is still considered an action by the coworker.
2. Taking no action is releasing the coworker from ethical
responsibility.
, 3. Taking no action is advised when potential adverse consequences
are foreseen.
4. Taking no action is acceptable, because the coworker is a
bystander.. Answer: 1. This is correct. The coworker's lack of
involvement can be interpreted as an action
taken.
◉ 4. Group therapy is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory, on an
inpatient psychiatric
unit. The unit manager's policy is that clients can make a choice about
whether to attend
group therapy. Which ethical principle does the unit manager's policy
preserve?
1. Justice
2. Autonomy
3. Veracity
4. Beneficence. Answer: 2. This is correct. The unit manager's policy
represents the ethical principle of
autonomy, which presumes individuals are capable of making
independent decisions
for themselves. All health-care workers must respect such decisions
◉ 5. Which is an example of an intentional tort?
1. A nurse fails to assess a client with rigid muscles and an elevated
temperature.
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 10TH EDITION
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ 1. A nursing student asked the charge nurse on the psychiatric unit
why she chose
psychiatric-mental health nursing. The charge nurse replied,
"Mentally ill clients need
special care. If I were in that position, I'd want a caring nurse also."
The charge nurse's
choice reflects which ethical framework?
1. Kantianism
2. Christian ethics
3. Ethical egoism
4. Utilitarianism. Answer: 2. This is correct. The charge nurse is
operating from a Christian ethics framework. A
basic principle in Christian ethics is to "do unto others as you would
have them do
unto you."
,◉ 2. Which response by a nursing applicant during a hiring interview
indicates that the
applicant operates from an ethical egoism framework?
1. "I would want to be treated in a caring manner if I were mentally
ill."
2. "This job will pay the bills, and the workload is light enough for
me."
3. "I will be happy caring for the mentally ill. Lifting clients hurts my
back."
4. "It is my duty in life to be a psychiatric-mental health nurse
because it's the right
thing to do.". Answer: 2. This is correct. An ethical egoism framework
promotes the idea that decisions are
based on what is good for the individual and may not take the needs
of others into
account.
◉ 3. Without authorization, a nurse administers an extra dose of
narcotic tranquilizer to an
agitated client. The nurse's coworker observes this action but does
nothing for fear of
repercussion. What is the ethical interpretation of the coworker's lack
of involvement?
1. Taking no action is still considered an action by the coworker.
2. Taking no action is releasing the coworker from ethical
responsibility.
, 3. Taking no action is advised when potential adverse consequences
are foreseen.
4. Taking no action is acceptable, because the coworker is a
bystander.. Answer: 1. This is correct. The coworker's lack of
involvement can be interpreted as an action
taken.
◉ 4. Group therapy is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory, on an
inpatient psychiatric
unit. The unit manager's policy is that clients can make a choice about
whether to attend
group therapy. Which ethical principle does the unit manager's policy
preserve?
1. Justice
2. Autonomy
3. Veracity
4. Beneficence. Answer: 2. This is correct. The unit manager's policy
represents the ethical principle of
autonomy, which presumes individuals are capable of making
independent decisions
for themselves. All health-care workers must respect such decisions
◉ 5. Which is an example of an intentional tort?
1. A nurse fails to assess a client with rigid muscles and an elevated
temperature.
