Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Exam
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Define mental health. - Answer-state of well -being in which each individual is able to realize his or her
own potential, cope with normal stresses of life, work productively, and make a contribution to the
community
Define mental illness. - Answer-disorders with definable diagnosis
What is Mental health continuum? - Answer-mental health and mental illness can be conceptualized as
points along this
Define Resilience. - Answer-ability and capacity to secure resources needed to support well being
What is Resilience characterized by? - Answer-optimism
sense of mastery
competence
essential to recovery
What is an example of Mental Illness? - Answer-suicide bombers in the Middle East, anorexia nervosa in
the West
, Define Recovery. - Answer-process of changing through which individuals improve their health &
wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential
How should a psychiatric nurse take assessment? - Answer--establish rapport
-understand current problem
-review physical status/baseline vital signs
-assess risk factors/safety of pt. and others
-perform mental status exam (MSE)
-assess psychosocial status
-identify mutual goals
-formulate plan of care
How should the nurse prepare for the Interview? - Answer-Pace- let pt. set the pace
Setting-enhance clients security
Seating-not face to face, 90 degrees is better, less intimidating
Introductions- tell them who you are & purpose of meeting
Initiating the Interview- open ended questions
What is a general rule of eye contact during an interview? - Answer-appropriate for nurses to maintain
eye contact when the pt. speaks and less eye contact when the nurse speaks
What is the Intimate distance in an interview? - Answer-0-18 inches (trust most/feel safe with)
What is the Personal distance in an Interview? - Answer-18-40 inches (friends/colleagues)
What is the Social distance in an Interview? - Answer-4-12 feet (strangers/acquaintances)
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Define mental health. - Answer-state of well -being in which each individual is able to realize his or her
own potential, cope with normal stresses of life, work productively, and make a contribution to the
community
Define mental illness. - Answer-disorders with definable diagnosis
What is Mental health continuum? - Answer-mental health and mental illness can be conceptualized as
points along this
Define Resilience. - Answer-ability and capacity to secure resources needed to support well being
What is Resilience characterized by? - Answer-optimism
sense of mastery
competence
essential to recovery
What is an example of Mental Illness? - Answer-suicide bombers in the Middle East, anorexia nervosa in
the West
, Define Recovery. - Answer-process of changing through which individuals improve their health &
wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential
How should a psychiatric nurse take assessment? - Answer--establish rapport
-understand current problem
-review physical status/baseline vital signs
-assess risk factors/safety of pt. and others
-perform mental status exam (MSE)
-assess psychosocial status
-identify mutual goals
-formulate plan of care
How should the nurse prepare for the Interview? - Answer-Pace- let pt. set the pace
Setting-enhance clients security
Seating-not face to face, 90 degrees is better, less intimidating
Introductions- tell them who you are & purpose of meeting
Initiating the Interview- open ended questions
What is a general rule of eye contact during an interview? - Answer-appropriate for nurses to maintain
eye contact when the pt. speaks and less eye contact when the nurse speaks
What is the Intimate distance in an interview? - Answer-0-18 inches (trust most/feel safe with)
What is the Personal distance in an Interview? - Answer-18-40 inches (friends/colleagues)
What is the Social distance in an Interview? - Answer-4-12 feet (strangers/acquaintances)
