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