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TEST BANK FOR:
Wheeler: Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse: A How-To Guide for
Evidence-Based Practice 3rd Edition
Chapter 1. The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice
Question 1
The nurses new job description at the generalist level of practice reflects the definition of psychiatric mental
health nursing and the Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice (ANA, APNA, ISPN). In
whichof the following areas might the nurse plan programs and intervention to fulfill employment
expectations?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Stress management strategies
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2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
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4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
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Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health problems and
are appropriate for psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
Rationale 2: Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not consistent with the definition or
practice of psychiatricmental health nursing especially at the generalist level.
Rationale 3: Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is consistent with the prevention of
mental health problems and is consistent with psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of
practice.
Rationale 4: Family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the advanced practice registered nurse level but
not the generalist level.
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Rationale 5: Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications promotes quality of care for persons with
psychiatric disorders and is vital for psychiatricmental health nursing practice at the generalist level of practice.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards to the
delivery of contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
ST
Question 2
Type: MCSA
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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
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2. American Nurses Credentialing Center certification requirements
3. American Nurses Association, Code of Ethics
4. PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right
and wrong actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements
outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
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Rationale 2: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right
and wrong actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements
outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
Rationale 3: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right
and wrong actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements
outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
ST
responsibilities.
Rationale 4: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
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Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right
and wrong actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements
outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
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responsibilities.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards to the
delivery of contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
Question 3
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Type: MCSA
The psychiatricmental 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: 4
Rationale 1: The American Nurses Association will be the best resource as professional performance is
ST
addressed in standards 715 of ANAs PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice. The National
League for Nursing primarily addresses nursing education, while the American Nurses Association
Credentialing Center focuses on certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association develops a
UV
classification system for nursing diagnoses.
Rationale 2: The American Nurses Association will be the best resource as professional performance is
addressed in standards 715 of ANAs PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice. The National
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League for Nursing primarily addresses nursing education, while the American Nurses Association
Credentialing Center focuses on certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association develops a
classification system for nursing diagnoses.
Rationale 3: The American Nurses Association will be the best resource as professional performance is
addressed in standards 715 of ANAs PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice. The National
League for Nursing primarily addresses nursing education, while the American Nurses Association
Credentialing Center focuses on certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association develops a
classification system for nursing diagnoses.
Rationale 4: The American Nurses Association will be the best resource as professional performance is
addressed in standards 715 of ANAs PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice. The National
League for Nursing primarily addresses nursing education, while the American Nurses Association
Credentialing Center focuses on certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association develops a
classification system for nursing diagnoses.
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TEST BANK FOR:
Wheeler: Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse: A How-To Guide for
Evidence-Based Practice 3rd Edition
Chapter 1. The Nurse Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice
Question 1
The nurses new job description at the generalist level of practice reflects the definition of psychiatric mental
health nursing and the Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice (ANA, APNA, ISPN). In
whichof the following areas might the nurse plan programs and intervention to fulfill employment
expectations?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Stress management strategies
ST
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
UV
4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
IA
Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health problems and
are appropriate for psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
Rationale 2: Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not consistent with the definition or
practice of psychiatricmental health nursing especially at the generalist level.
Rationale 3: Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is consistent with the prevention of
mental health problems and is consistent with psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of
practice.
Rationale 4: Family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the advanced practice registered nurse level but
not the generalist level.
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Rationale 5: Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications promotes quality of care for persons with
psychiatric disorders and is vital for psychiatricmental health nursing practice at the generalist level of practice.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards to the
delivery of contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
ST
Question 2
Type: MCSA
UV
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
IA
2. American Nurses Credentialing Center certification requirements
3. American Nurses Association, Code of Ethics
4. PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right
and wrong actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements
outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
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Rationale 2: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right
and wrong actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements
outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
responsibilities.
Rationale 3: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right
and wrong actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements
outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
ST
responsibilities.
Rationale 4: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
UV
Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to clarify right
and wrong actions by the nurse, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification requirements
outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate roles and
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responsibilities.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards to the
delivery of contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
Question 3
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Type: MCSA
The psychiatricmental 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: 4
Rationale 1: The American Nurses Association will be the best resource as professional performance is
ST
addressed in standards 715 of ANAs PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice. The National
League for Nursing primarily addresses nursing education, while the American Nurses Association
Credentialing Center focuses on certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association develops a
UV
classification system for nursing diagnoses.
Rationale 2: The American Nurses Association will be the best resource as professional performance is
addressed in standards 715 of ANAs PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice. The National
IA
League for Nursing primarily addresses nursing education, while the American Nurses Association
Credentialing Center focuses on certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association develops a
classification system for nursing diagnoses.
Rationale 3: The American Nurses Association will be the best resource as professional performance is
addressed in standards 715 of ANAs PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice. The National
League for Nursing primarily addresses nursing education, while the American Nurses Association
Credentialing Center focuses on certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association develops a
classification system for nursing diagnoses.
Rationale 4: The American Nurses Association will be the best resource as professional performance is
addressed in standards 715 of ANAs PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice. The National
League for Nursing primarily addresses nursing education, while the American Nurses Association
Credentialing Center focuses on certification. The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association develops a
classification system for nursing diagnoses.
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