TEST BANK FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING 9TH EDITION BY SHEILA L. VIDEBECK
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026.
◉ Prescriptive Privileges. Answer: Rights granted to masters-
prepared nurse practitioners to prescribe medication after
completing special courses.
◉ Psychiatric Nursing Skills. Answer: Skills that include complex
communication and critical thinking to solve multidimensional
problems.
◉ Advocacy. Answer: The role of defending or asserting another's
cause, especially when they cannot do so themselves.
◉ Caring in Nursing. Answer: Empathetic understanding and
competency that create a human connection and alleviate feelings of
isolation.
◉ Mental Illness Indicators. Answer: Consistently sad, discouraged,
and hopeless mood as a clear indication of potential mental illness.
,◉ Nursing Process: Implementation. Answer: The phase of nursing
where care plans are executed and patient needs are addressed.
◉ Nursing Process: Evaluation. Answer: The phase of nursing where
the effectiveness of care plans is assessed and adjusted as necessary.
◉ Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment. Answer: A focus
area in nursing that emphasizes the importance of providing a safe
and effective care setting for patients.
◉ Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity. Answer: A focus area in
nursing that addresses the psychological and social needs of
patients.
◉ Holistic Perspective in Nursing. Answer: An approach that
considers both medical and mental health problems in patient care.
◉ Nurse-Patient Ratios. Answer: The number of nurses to patients,
which can affect the quality of care provided.
◉ Psychosocial Pain. Answer: The emotional suffering experienced
by patients, which is as real as physical pain.
,◉ Legislative Advocacy. Answer: The act of nurses writing letters to
elected representatives to oppose legislation affecting mental health
care.
◉ Complex Communication Skills. Answer: Skills required by
psychiatric nurses to effectively interact with patients and address
their needs.
◉ Individual Advocacy. Answer: Helping patients understand their
rights or make decisions regarding their care.
◉ Community Advocacy. Answer: Political activity and public
speaking aimed at improving the human condition.
◉ Treatment Plan. Answer: A plan that outlines the care and
interventions for a patient, which should include patient input.
◉ Mental Health Assessments. Answer: Evaluations conducted by
nurses to determine a patient's mental health status.
◉ Therapeutic Relationships. Answer: Relationships established
between nurses and patients that promote healing and support.
, ◉ Individualized Care Plans. Answer: Care plans tailored to meet the
specific needs of each patient.
◉ High Technology Monitoring. Answer: Use of advanced equipment
by psychiatric nurses to monitor patients' conditions.
◉ Nursing Skills in Psychiatric Settings. Answer: Skills that differ
from medical-surgical nursing, focusing on mental health challenges.
◉ Misconceptions about Psychiatric Nursing. Answer: The false
belief that psychiatric nurses lose their nursing skills compared to
other specialties.
◉ Psychiatric Nursing Workloads. Answer: The increasing demands
placed on psychiatric nurses, similar to other nursing specialties.
◉ Cognitive Level: Understand. Answer: A level of cognitive
processing that involves comprehending information.
◉ Cognitive Level: Apply. Answer: A level of cognitive processing
that involves using knowledge in practical situations.
◉ As If. Answer: A hypothetical scenario, not grounded in reality.
NURSING 9TH EDITION BY SHEILA L. VIDEBECK
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026.
◉ Prescriptive Privileges. Answer: Rights granted to masters-
prepared nurse practitioners to prescribe medication after
completing special courses.
◉ Psychiatric Nursing Skills. Answer: Skills that include complex
communication and critical thinking to solve multidimensional
problems.
◉ Advocacy. Answer: The role of defending or asserting another's
cause, especially when they cannot do so themselves.
◉ Caring in Nursing. Answer: Empathetic understanding and
competency that create a human connection and alleviate feelings of
isolation.
◉ Mental Illness Indicators. Answer: Consistently sad, discouraged,
and hopeless mood as a clear indication of potential mental illness.
,◉ Nursing Process: Implementation. Answer: The phase of nursing
where care plans are executed and patient needs are addressed.
◉ Nursing Process: Evaluation. Answer: The phase of nursing where
the effectiveness of care plans is assessed and adjusted as necessary.
◉ Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment. Answer: A focus
area in nursing that emphasizes the importance of providing a safe
and effective care setting for patients.
◉ Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity. Answer: A focus area in
nursing that addresses the psychological and social needs of
patients.
◉ Holistic Perspective in Nursing. Answer: An approach that
considers both medical and mental health problems in patient care.
◉ Nurse-Patient Ratios. Answer: The number of nurses to patients,
which can affect the quality of care provided.
◉ Psychosocial Pain. Answer: The emotional suffering experienced
by patients, which is as real as physical pain.
,◉ Legislative Advocacy. Answer: The act of nurses writing letters to
elected representatives to oppose legislation affecting mental health
care.
◉ Complex Communication Skills. Answer: Skills required by
psychiatric nurses to effectively interact with patients and address
their needs.
◉ Individual Advocacy. Answer: Helping patients understand their
rights or make decisions regarding their care.
◉ Community Advocacy. Answer: Political activity and public
speaking aimed at improving the human condition.
◉ Treatment Plan. Answer: A plan that outlines the care and
interventions for a patient, which should include patient input.
◉ Mental Health Assessments. Answer: Evaluations conducted by
nurses to determine a patient's mental health status.
◉ Therapeutic Relationships. Answer: Relationships established
between nurses and patients that promote healing and support.
, ◉ Individualized Care Plans. Answer: Care plans tailored to meet the
specific needs of each patient.
◉ High Technology Monitoring. Answer: Use of advanced equipment
by psychiatric nurses to monitor patients' conditions.
◉ Nursing Skills in Psychiatric Settings. Answer: Skills that differ
from medical-surgical nursing, focusing on mental health challenges.
◉ Misconceptions about Psychiatric Nursing. Answer: The false
belief that psychiatric nurses lose their nursing skills compared to
other specialties.
◉ Psychiatric Nursing Workloads. Answer: The increasing demands
placed on psychiatric nurses, similar to other nursing specialties.
◉ Cognitive Level: Understand. Answer: A level of cognitive
processing that involves comprehending information.
◉ Cognitive Level: Apply. Answer: A level of cognitive processing
that involves using knowledge in practical situations.
◉ As If. Answer: A hypothetical scenario, not grounded in reality.
