Halter: Varcarolis’ Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse works with a patient diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who has frequent flashbacks as well as persistent symptoms of arousal. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care? a. Trigger flashbacks intentionally in order to help the patient learn to cope with them. b. Explain that the physical symptoms are related to the psychological state. c. Encourage repression of memories associated with the traumatic event. d. Support ―nu...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The adult child of a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder asks, ―Do you think depression and physical illness are connected? Since my father‘s death, my mother has had shingles and the flu, but she‘s usually not one who gets sick.‖ Which answer by the nurse best reflects current knowledge? a. It is probably a coincidence. Emotions and physical responses travel on different tracts of the nervous system.‖ b. You may be paying more attention to your...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new staff nurse completes an orientation to the psychiatric unit. This nurse will expect to ask an advanced practice nurse to perform which action for patients? a. Perform mental health assessment interviews. b. Prescribe psychotropic medication. c. Establish therapeutic relationships. d. Individualize nursing care plans. ANS: B Prescriptive privileges are granted to master‘s-prepared nurse practitioners who have taken special courses on prescribing medi...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A person diagnosed with bipolar disorder ran out of money, did not refill a lithium prescription, and then relapsed. After assaulting several people in the community, this person was convicted and sentenced. Prior to parole, which outcome has priority for the correctional nurse to achieve? The person a. agrees in writing to continue lithium therapy. b. is reestablished on an appropriate dose of lithium. c. lists community resources for prescription assistance. d. ...

Test Bank Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing A Clinical 9th Edition by Margaret Jordan Halter (ISBN978-0323697071) Chapter 1-36 UPDATED 2023- 2024 Chapter 01: Mental Health and Mental Illness Halter: Varcarolis’ Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced practice nurse to perform which additional interventio...

Test Bank for Halter: Varcarolis’ Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 8th Edition Contents UNIT I: FOUNDATIONS IN THEORY 1. Mental Health and Mental Illness 2. Theories and Therapies 3. Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology UNIT II: FOUNDATIONS FOR PRACTICE 4. Treatment Settings 5. Cultural Implications 6. Legal and Ethical Considerations UNIT III: PSYCHOSOCIAL NURSING TOOLS 7. The Nursing Process and Standards of Care 8. Therapeutic Relationship...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse at a university health center leads a dialogue with female freshmen about rape and sexual assault. One student says, ―If I avoid strangers or situations where I am alone outside at night, I‘ll be safe from sexual attacks.‖ Choose the nurse‘s best response. a. Your plan is not adequate. You could still be raped or sexually assaulted.‖ b. I am glad you have this excellent safety plan. Would others like to comment?‖ c. It‘s better to walk with s...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An adult outpatient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has a history of several suicide attempts by overdose. Given this patient‘s history and diagnosis, which antidepressant medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed? a. Amitriptyline b. Fluoxetine c. Desipramine d. Tranylcypromine sulfate ANS: B Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants are very safe in overdosage situations, which is not true of the other medications listed. G...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse assesses a confused older adult. The nurse experiences sadness and reflects, ―This patient is like one of my grandparents … so helpless.‖ Which response is the nurse demonstrating? a. Transference b. Countertransference c. Catastrophic reaction d. Defensive coping reaction ANS: B Countertransference is the nurse‘s transference or response to a patient that is based on the nurse‘s unconscious needs, conflicts, problems, or view of the world....

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new staff nurse tells the clinical nurse specialist, ―I am unsure about my role when patients bring up sexual problems.‖ The clinical nurse specialist should give clarification by saying, ―All nurses a. qualify as sexual counselors. Nurses have knowledge about the biopsychosocial aspects of sexuality throughout the life cycle.‖ b. should be able to screen for sexual dysfunction and give basic information about sexual feelings, behaviors, and myths.‖ c. s...