TEST BANK PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING 9TH EDITION WITH WELL
ORGANISED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Advanced Practice Nurse CORRECT ANSWER A nurse
who may conduct mental health assessments and prescribe
psychotropic medication.
Prescriptive Privileges CORRECT ANSWER Rights
granted to masters-prepared nurse practitioners to prescribe
medication after completing special courses.
Psychiatric Nursing Skills CORRECT ANSWER Skills that
include complex communication and critical thinking to solve
multidimensional problems.
Advocacy CORRECT ANSWER The role of defending or
asserting another's cause, especially when they cannot do so
themselves.
Caring in Nursing CORRECT ANSWER Empathetic
understanding and competency that create a human connection
and alleviate feelings of isolation.
,Mental Illness Indicators CORRECT ANSWER
Consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless mood as a clear
indication of potential mental illness.
Nursing Process: Implementation CORRECT ANSWER
The phase of nursing where care plans are executed and patient
needs are addressed.
Nursing Process: Evaluation CORRECT ANSWER The
phase of nursing where the effectiveness of care plans is
assessed and adjusted as necessary.
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment CORRECT
ANSWER A focus area in nursing that emphasizes the
importance of providing a safe and effective care setting for
patients.
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity CORRECT ANSWER
A focus area in nursing that addresses the psychological and
social needs of patients.
,Holistic Perspective in Nursing CORRECT ANSWER An
approach that considers both medical and mental health
problems in patient care.
Nurse-Patient Ratios CORRECT ANSWER The number of
nurses to patients, which can affect the quality of care provided.
Psychosocial Pain CORRECT ANSWER The emotional
suffering experienced by patients, which is as real as physical
pain.
Legislative Advocacy CORRECT ANSWER The act of
nurses writing letters to elected representatives to oppose
legislation affecting mental health care.
Complex Communication Skills CORRECT ANSWER
Skills required by psychiatric nurses to effectively interact with
patients and address their needs.
Individual Advocacy CORRECT ANSWER Helping
patients understand their rights or make decisions regarding their
care.
, Community Advocacy CORRECT ANSWER Political
activity and public speaking aimed at improving the human
condition.
Treatment Plan CORRECT ANSWER A plan that outlines
the care and interventions for a patient, which should include
patient input.
Mental Health Assessments CORRECT ANSWER
Evaluations conducted by nurses to determine a patient's mental
health status.
Therapeutic Relationships CORRECT ANSWER
Relationships established between nurses and patients that
promote healing and support.
Individualized Care Plans CORRECT ANSWER Care plans
tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient.
High Technology Monitoring CORRECT ANSWER Use of
advanced equipment by psychiatric nurses to monitor patients'
conditions.
NURSING 9TH EDITION WITH WELL
ORGANISED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Advanced Practice Nurse CORRECT ANSWER A nurse
who may conduct mental health assessments and prescribe
psychotropic medication.
Prescriptive Privileges CORRECT ANSWER Rights
granted to masters-prepared nurse practitioners to prescribe
medication after completing special courses.
Psychiatric Nursing Skills CORRECT ANSWER Skills that
include complex communication and critical thinking to solve
multidimensional problems.
Advocacy CORRECT ANSWER The role of defending or
asserting another's cause, especially when they cannot do so
themselves.
Caring in Nursing CORRECT ANSWER Empathetic
understanding and competency that create a human connection
and alleviate feelings of isolation.
,Mental Illness Indicators CORRECT ANSWER
Consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless mood as a clear
indication of potential mental illness.
Nursing Process: Implementation CORRECT ANSWER
The phase of nursing where care plans are executed and patient
needs are addressed.
Nursing Process: Evaluation CORRECT ANSWER The
phase of nursing where the effectiveness of care plans is
assessed and adjusted as necessary.
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment CORRECT
ANSWER A focus area in nursing that emphasizes the
importance of providing a safe and effective care setting for
patients.
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity CORRECT ANSWER
A focus area in nursing that addresses the psychological and
social needs of patients.
,Holistic Perspective in Nursing CORRECT ANSWER An
approach that considers both medical and mental health
problems in patient care.
Nurse-Patient Ratios CORRECT ANSWER The number of
nurses to patients, which can affect the quality of care provided.
Psychosocial Pain CORRECT ANSWER The emotional
suffering experienced by patients, which is as real as physical
pain.
Legislative Advocacy CORRECT ANSWER The act of
nurses writing letters to elected representatives to oppose
legislation affecting mental health care.
Complex Communication Skills CORRECT ANSWER
Skills required by psychiatric nurses to effectively interact with
patients and address their needs.
Individual Advocacy CORRECT ANSWER Helping
patients understand their rights or make decisions regarding their
care.
, Community Advocacy CORRECT ANSWER Political
activity and public speaking aimed at improving the human
condition.
Treatment Plan CORRECT ANSWER A plan that outlines
the care and interventions for a patient, which should include
patient input.
Mental Health Assessments CORRECT ANSWER
Evaluations conducted by nurses to determine a patient's mental
health status.
Therapeutic Relationships CORRECT ANSWER
Relationships established between nurses and patients that
promote healing and support.
Individualized Care Plans CORRECT ANSWER Care plans
tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient.
High Technology Monitoring CORRECT ANSWER Use of
advanced equipment by psychiatric nurses to monitor patients'
conditions.