Test Bank for Psychotherapy for the
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse 4th
Edition by Wheeler | Chapters 1-24
Chapter 1. The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice
Question 1
The nurses new job description at the generalist level of practice reflects the
definition of psychiatricmental health nursing and the PsychiatricMental
Health Nursing Standards of Practice (ANA, APNA, ISPN). In which of the
following areas might the nurse plan programs and intervention to fulfill
employment expectations?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Stress management strategies
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
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,Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and
care of mental health problems and are appropriate for psychiatricmental
health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
Rationale 2: Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not
consistent with the definition or practice of psychiatricmental health nursing,
especially at the generalist level.
Rationale 3: Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is
consistent with the prevention of mental health problems and is consistent
with psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
Rationale 4: Family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the
advanced practice registered nurse level but not the generalist level.
Rationale 5: Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications promotes
quality of care for persons with psychiatric disorders and is vital for
psychiatricmental health nursing practice at the generalist level of practice.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Client Need Sub:
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,Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional
performance standards to the delivery of contemporary psychiatricmental
health nursing.
Question 2 Type: MCSA
The nurse is serving on a committee charged with reviewing the roles and
responsibilities of the nurses on the psychiatric unit. Which publication
should the nurse bring to the first meeting?
1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
2. American Nurses Credentialing Center certification requirements
3. American Nurses Association, Code of Ethics
4. PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and functions and serves as
guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the
psychiatrist, to diagnose clients with mental disorders and is not specific to
nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right and wrong
actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions.
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, Certification requirements outline steps toward certification that
acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
Rationale 2: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and functions and serves as
guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the
psychiatrist, to diagnose clients with mental disorders and is not specific to
nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right and wrong
actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions.
Certification requirements outline steps toward certification that
acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
Rationale 3: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and functions and serves as
guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the
psychiatrist, to diagnose clients with mental disorders and is not specific to
nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right and wrong
actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions.
Certification requirements outline steps toward certification that
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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse 4th
Edition by Wheeler | Chapters 1-24
Chapter 1. The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice
Question 1
The nurses new job description at the generalist level of practice reflects the
definition of psychiatricmental health nursing and the PsychiatricMental
Health Nursing Standards of Practice (ANA, APNA, ISPN). In which of the
following areas might the nurse plan programs and intervention to fulfill
employment expectations?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Stress management strategies
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
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,Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and
care of mental health problems and are appropriate for psychiatricmental
health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
Rationale 2: Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not
consistent with the definition or practice of psychiatricmental health nursing,
especially at the generalist level.
Rationale 3: Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is
consistent with the prevention of mental health problems and is consistent
with psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
Rationale 4: Family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the
advanced practice registered nurse level but not the generalist level.
Rationale 5: Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications promotes
quality of care for persons with psychiatric disorders and is vital for
psychiatricmental health nursing practice at the generalist level of practice.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Client Need Sub:
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,Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional
performance standards to the delivery of contemporary psychiatricmental
health nursing.
Question 2 Type: MCSA
The nurse is serving on a committee charged with reviewing the roles and
responsibilities of the nurses on the psychiatric unit. Which publication
should the nurse bring to the first meeting?
1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
2. American Nurses Credentialing Center certification requirements
3. American Nurses Association, Code of Ethics
4. PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and functions and serves as
guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the
psychiatrist, to diagnose clients with mental disorders and is not specific to
nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right and wrong
actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions.
Med C
, Certification requirements outline steps toward certification that
acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
Rationale 2: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and functions and serves as
guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the
psychiatrist, to diagnose clients with mental disorders and is not specific to
nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right and wrong
actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions.
Certification requirements outline steps toward certification that
acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
Rationale 3: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
delineates psychiatricmental health nursing roles and functions and serves as
guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the
psychiatrist, to diagnose clients with mental disorders and is not specific to
nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right and wrong
actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions.
Certification requirements outline steps toward certification that
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