ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Question:
evidence-based practice model.
Answer:
A medical model in which the treatment approach involves Scientific evidence for psychologic and
sociologic treatments as well as Neurobiology of psychiatric disorders and Psychopharmacology.
Question:
Trauma-informed care model.
Answer:
Integration of trauma into clinical programming ("what has happened to you?" rather than "what's
wrong with you?"). Avoidance of new trauma in treatment (restraints, coercion). A collaborative
therapeutic relationship. Focus on empowerment and cultural respect.
Question:
What are the five A's?
Answer:
1. ASK a question 2. AQUIRE literature 3. APPRAISE literature 4. APPLY the evidence 5.
ASSESS the performance
Question:
Three areas inherent in the "art" of nursing are:.
Answer:
caring, attending, patient advocacy
,Question:
What is caring?
Answer:
Caring is the most natural and the most fundamental aspect of human existence. Caring is giving of
self while preserving the importance of self.
Question:
What is the leading cause of disability in the United States?
Answer:
Major depressive disorder (Affects nearly twice as many women as men)
Question:
What frequently co-occurs with depressive disorders, eating disorders, and/or substance abuse?
Answer:
Anxiety Disorder
Question:
What typically develops in adolescence and about 1 in 3 develop agoraphobia?
Answer:
Panic Disorder
Question:
Mental Health Parity Act.
Answer:
U.S. insurers must offer same benefits at same level of coverage for mental illness as for other
conditions
, Question:
what did the Affordable Care Act do when it banned annual dollar limits?
Answer:
It eliminated pre-existing condition exclusions, improving equal coverage
Question:
What are some factors that can affect the mental health of an individual?
Answer:
Biological, genetics, hormones, religion, culture, community, personality traits, health practices and
beliefs, environmental experiences, economics, negative influences, psychosocial stressors,
impaired parenting, etc.
Question:
What is a negative stereotype that leads to an attitude or belief that would cause one to view a
person with mental illness as inferior, dangerous, or unstable?
Answer:
Stigma
Question:
Psychosocial processes that lead to stigmatization include:.
Answer:
Stereotyping, labeling, separating, and status loss or discrimination in a context of power imbalance,
social isolation, and reduced opportunities.
Question:
Considering the total environment (people, setting, structures), this type of therapy can help the
patient increase self-esteem and decrease social isolation.
SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Question:
evidence-based practice model.
Answer:
A medical model in which the treatment approach involves Scientific evidence for psychologic and
sociologic treatments as well as Neurobiology of psychiatric disorders and Psychopharmacology.
Question:
Trauma-informed care model.
Answer:
Integration of trauma into clinical programming ("what has happened to you?" rather than "what's
wrong with you?"). Avoidance of new trauma in treatment (restraints, coercion). A collaborative
therapeutic relationship. Focus on empowerment and cultural respect.
Question:
What are the five A's?
Answer:
1. ASK a question 2. AQUIRE literature 3. APPRAISE literature 4. APPLY the evidence 5.
ASSESS the performance
Question:
Three areas inherent in the "art" of nursing are:.
Answer:
caring, attending, patient advocacy
,Question:
What is caring?
Answer:
Caring is the most natural and the most fundamental aspect of human existence. Caring is giving of
self while preserving the importance of self.
Question:
What is the leading cause of disability in the United States?
Answer:
Major depressive disorder (Affects nearly twice as many women as men)
Question:
What frequently co-occurs with depressive disorders, eating disorders, and/or substance abuse?
Answer:
Anxiety Disorder
Question:
What typically develops in adolescence and about 1 in 3 develop agoraphobia?
Answer:
Panic Disorder
Question:
Mental Health Parity Act.
Answer:
U.S. insurers must offer same benefits at same level of coverage for mental illness as for other
conditions
, Question:
what did the Affordable Care Act do when it banned annual dollar limits?
Answer:
It eliminated pre-existing condition exclusions, improving equal coverage
Question:
What are some factors that can affect the mental health of an individual?
Answer:
Biological, genetics, hormones, religion, culture, community, personality traits, health practices and
beliefs, environmental experiences, economics, negative influences, psychosocial stressors,
impaired parenting, etc.
Question:
What is a negative stereotype that leads to an attitude or belief that would cause one to view a
person with mental illness as inferior, dangerous, or unstable?
Answer:
Stigma
Question:
Psychosocial processes that lead to stigmatization include:.
Answer:
Stereotyping, labeling, separating, and status loss or discrimination in a context of power imbalance,
social isolation, and reduced opportunities.
Question:
Considering the total environment (people, setting, structures), this type of therapy can help the
patient increase self-esteem and decrease social isolation.
