NURS 661 Exam 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

The nurse prepares to assess a patient diagnosed with major depression for disturbances in circadian rhythms. Which question should the nurse ask this patient? a. Have you ever seen or heard things that others do not? b. What are your worst and best times of the day? c. How would you describe your thinking? d. Do you think your memory is failing? correct answer: Answer: B The nurse is serving on a committee charged with reviewing the roles and responsibilities of the nurses on the psychiatric unit. Which publication should the nurse bring to the first meeting? 1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 2. American Nurses Credentialing Center certification requirements 3. American Nurses Association, Code of Ethics 4. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice correct answer: Answer: 4 The psychiatric mental health nurse reflecting on professional role activities is referred to the standards of professional performance by a colleague. To which organization should the nurse look for guidance? 1. North American Nursing Diagnosis Association 2. American Nurses Credentialing Center 3. National League for Nursing 4. American Nurses Association correct answer: Answer: 4 The psychiatric mental health nurse is working with the new graduate nurse who is orienting to the psychiatric unit. Which comment by the new graduate indicates further clarification of the generalist-nursing role is needed? 1. I would feel better if you would look at my documentation that addresses progress toward treatment goals. 2. I will spend time each day evaluating the effectiveness of the therapeutic milieu. 3. I am a little nervous about conducting psychotherapy with clients. 4. I am doing some reading on how to incorporate complementary interventions into treatment plans. correct answer: Answer: 3 The client on the psychiatric unit is asking questions about prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Given the PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice, which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to take at this time? 1. Consult with the mental health care team. 2. Teach safer sexual practices. 3. Investigate the questions in individual psychotherapy. 4. Notify the attending psychiatrist. correct answer: Answer: 2 The client asks the nurse if certain changes can be made in the unit milieu. Which action by the nurse indicates understanding of the nursing role in the therapeutic milieu? 1. The nurse refers the clients requests to the psychiatric social worker. 2. The nurse discusses the desired changes with the client. 3. The nurse refers the clients requests to the psychosocial rehabilitation worker. 4. The nurse instructs the client that no changes can be made. correct answer: Answer: 2