TEST BANK
Varcarolis’ Essentials of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing:
A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care, 5th Edition
,Varcarolis’ Essentials, 5th Ed. | Ch 1–27 PagePage
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Chapter 1: Science and the Therapeutic Use of Self in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient living in the
community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the patient will
demonstrate what behavior?
a. Attending clinic appointments on time
b. Denying suicidal ideation
c. Taking medications as prescribed
d. Reporting a sense of well-being
ANS: D
Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and improving role performance so the
individual achieves meaning, satisfaction, and the highest possible level of wellness.
DIF: Application TOP: Outcomes Identification MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. A nurse is using the 5 A’s of evidence-based practice. Which step involves evaluating and synthesizing
research evidence for validity, relevance, and applicability?
a. Apply the evidence
b. Acquire literature
c. Appraise the literature
d. Ask a question
ANS: C
Appraising the literature is the step in which the nurse evaluates and synthesizes research for scientific merit, validity,
relevance, and applicability.
DIF: Comprehension TOP: Assessment MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
3. Which statement best describes the recovery model of care?
a. It relies exclusively on randomized controlled trials for all interventions.
b. It is a medical model that prioritizes diagnosis and treatment.
c. It emphasizes consumer- and family-driven care, resilience, and individualized plans.
d. It focuses primarily on symptom management through medication.
ANS: C
The recovery model is consumer- and family-driven, builds resilience, and centers an individualized care plan.
DIF: Comprehension TOP: Planning MSC: Psychosocial Integrity
Varcarolis’ Essentials of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing:
A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care, 5th Edition
,Varcarolis’ Essentials, 5th Ed. | Ch 1–27 PagePage
1 2
Chapter 1: Science and the Therapeutic Use of Self in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient living in the
community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the patient will
demonstrate what behavior?
a. Attending clinic appointments on time
b. Denying suicidal ideation
c. Taking medications as prescribed
d. Reporting a sense of well-being
ANS: D
Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and improving role performance so the
individual achieves meaning, satisfaction, and the highest possible level of wellness.
DIF: Application TOP: Outcomes Identification MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance
2. A nurse is using the 5 A’s of evidence-based practice. Which step involves evaluating and synthesizing
research evidence for validity, relevance, and applicability?
a. Apply the evidence
b. Acquire literature
c. Appraise the literature
d. Ask a question
ANS: C
Appraising the literature is the step in which the nurse evaluates and synthesizes research for scientific merit, validity,
relevance, and applicability.
DIF: Comprehension TOP: Assessment MSC: Safe and Effective Care Environment
3. Which statement best describes the recovery model of care?
a. It relies exclusively on randomized controlled trials for all interventions.
b. It is a medical model that prioritizes diagnosis and treatment.
c. It emphasizes consumer- and family-driven care, resilience, and individualized plans.
d. It focuses primarily on symptom management through medication.
ANS: C
The recovery model is consumer- and family-driven, builds resilience, and centers an individualized care plan.
DIF: Comprehension TOP: Planning MSC: Psychosocial Integrity
