ESSENTIALS OF PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FINAL PAPER EXAM
QUESTIONS ACCURATE ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION
Question:
Which questions can the nurse ask in order to assess the learning readiness of a client with a mental
illness? Select all that apply.
Answer:
"Do you want to learn some new coping techniques?" "What is your level of anxiety?" "Did you
understand the information being presented?"
Question:
Which is the responsibility of a mental health technician in a psychiatric unit?
Answer:
Assisting the activity therapists in conducting groups
Question:
Which statement made by one of the student nurses needs correction regarding the basic
assumptions of a therapeutic community?
Answer:
Restrictions and punishments for inappropriate behaviors would be a priority.
Question:
Which action of the client with severe depression will demonstrate the effectiveness of rehabilitation
therapy?
Answer:
The client will show enhanced self-esteem.
, Question:
Which is the responsibility of a chaplain in a therapeutic community?
Answer:
Identifying the spiritual needs of the client
Question:
Which educational credentials are required to become the leader of a psychiatric care unit?
Answer:
Medical degree with residency in psychiatry and a license to practice medicine
Question:
Which is the responsibility of the clinical psychologist member of the interdisciplinary treatment
team?
Answer:
Administering and evaluating the psychological tests that assist in diagnosis
Question:
Which are the roles and responsibilities of a staff psychiatric nurse? Select all that apply.
Answer:
1. Assisting the client in daily activities 2. Developing a relationship with the client 3.
Administering medications to the client
Question:
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving occupational therapy. Which outcome in the client
is most likely to indicate effective therapy?
Answer:
The client has fewer self-esteem problems.
QUESTIONS ACCURATE ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION
Question:
Which questions can the nurse ask in order to assess the learning readiness of a client with a mental
illness? Select all that apply.
Answer:
"Do you want to learn some new coping techniques?" "What is your level of anxiety?" "Did you
understand the information being presented?"
Question:
Which is the responsibility of a mental health technician in a psychiatric unit?
Answer:
Assisting the activity therapists in conducting groups
Question:
Which statement made by one of the student nurses needs correction regarding the basic
assumptions of a therapeutic community?
Answer:
Restrictions and punishments for inappropriate behaviors would be a priority.
Question:
Which action of the client with severe depression will demonstrate the effectiveness of rehabilitation
therapy?
Answer:
The client will show enhanced self-esteem.
, Question:
Which is the responsibility of a chaplain in a therapeutic community?
Answer:
Identifying the spiritual needs of the client
Question:
Which educational credentials are required to become the leader of a psychiatric care unit?
Answer:
Medical degree with residency in psychiatry and a license to practice medicine
Question:
Which is the responsibility of the clinical psychologist member of the interdisciplinary treatment
team?
Answer:
Administering and evaluating the psychological tests that assist in diagnosis
Question:
Which are the roles and responsibilities of a staff psychiatric nurse? Select all that apply.
Answer:
1. Assisting the client in daily activities 2. Developing a relationship with the client 3.
Administering medications to the client
Question:
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving occupational therapy. Which outcome in the client
is most likely to indicate effective therapy?
Answer:
The client has fewer self-esteem problems.
