NUR 322 Mental Health exam 1 || All Solved.
Describe the scope and standards of practice for the psychiatric nurse. correct answers
Assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care,
health teaching and health promotion, milieu therapy, pharmacological, biological, and
integrative therapies.
Identify the therapeutic milieu and differences in nursing roles for safe inpatient and outpatient
psychiatric care. correct answers The therapeutic milieu is essential to successful inpatient
treatment.
see pages 72-73 about inpatient and outpatient
Recognize interventions in psycho-educational group settings. correct answers
Psychoeducational groups are established to teach about subjects. These groups may be time
limited or may be supportive for long-term treatment. Generally, written handouts or audiovisual
aids are used to focus on specific teaching points. The following psychoeducational groups are
commonly led by nurses:
Medication education groups
Dual-diagnosis groups
Multifamily groups
Symptom management groups
Stress management groups
Self-care groups
see page 41
Identify the support systems available to families in mental health settings. correct answers
Refers to the treatment of the family as a whole.
What brought about de-institutionalization? correct answers
, Hospital - What is the criteria for a psychiatric admission? correct answers Imminent danger to
self (DTS)
Imminent danger to others (DTO)
Persistently Acutely Disabled (PAD)
Voluntary
Involuntary
What is the purpose of forensic nursing? correct answers Deals with legal issues and the courts
ex: rape victims, inmates in jails and prisons
Explain how milieu works and benefits of therapeutic environment correct answers
Explain nursing role and nurse client relationship correct answers to establish rapport with client
to understand nurse role as being
Safe
Reliable
Consistent
Confidential
Appropriate, clear boundaries are identified.
Client-Centered care
Dignity & Respect
Information Sharing
Client and family participation
Collaboration
Describe the scope and standards of practice for the psychiatric nurse. correct answers
Assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care,
health teaching and health promotion, milieu therapy, pharmacological, biological, and
integrative therapies.
Identify the therapeutic milieu and differences in nursing roles for safe inpatient and outpatient
psychiatric care. correct answers The therapeutic milieu is essential to successful inpatient
treatment.
see pages 72-73 about inpatient and outpatient
Recognize interventions in psycho-educational group settings. correct answers
Psychoeducational groups are established to teach about subjects. These groups may be time
limited or may be supportive for long-term treatment. Generally, written handouts or audiovisual
aids are used to focus on specific teaching points. The following psychoeducational groups are
commonly led by nurses:
Medication education groups
Dual-diagnosis groups
Multifamily groups
Symptom management groups
Stress management groups
Self-care groups
see page 41
Identify the support systems available to families in mental health settings. correct answers
Refers to the treatment of the family as a whole.
What brought about de-institutionalization? correct answers
, Hospital - What is the criteria for a psychiatric admission? correct answers Imminent danger to
self (DTS)
Imminent danger to others (DTO)
Persistently Acutely Disabled (PAD)
Voluntary
Involuntary
What is the purpose of forensic nursing? correct answers Deals with legal issues and the courts
ex: rape victims, inmates in jails and prisons
Explain how milieu works and benefits of therapeutic environment correct answers
Explain nursing role and nurse client relationship correct answers to establish rapport with client
to understand nurse role as being
Safe
Reliable
Consistent
Confidential
Appropriate, clear boundaries are identified.
Client-Centered care
Dignity & Respect
Information Sharing
Client and family participation
Collaboration
