Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Chapter
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Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) - ANS-An umbrella classification used to describe
the four major nurse specialist categories: certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA),
certified nurse midwife (CNM), nurse practitioner (NP), and clinical nurse specialist (CNS).
These individuals are educationally prepared to at least the master's degree level in the nursing
specialty, have a significant depth of knowledge of theory and practice with validated clinical
practice experience, and are competent in advanced clinical nursing skills.
\All of the following are true about psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialists, except
A. there is no requirement for collaboration with medicine
B. certification is obtained through the American Nurses Association
C. independent practice in psychotherapy is within the scope of practice
D. independent practice in prescribing psychotropic medication is within the scope of practice -
ANS-All of the following are true about psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialists,
except
D. independent practice in prescribing psychotropic medication is within the scope of practice
\An integral part of psychiatric mental health practice is to identify expected outcomes, develop
plans of care to attain expected outcomes, and evaluate the client's progress in attaining
expected outcomes.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANS-An integral part of psychiatric mental health practice is to identify expected
outcomes, develop plans of care to attain expected outcomes, and evaluate the client's
progress in attaining expected outcomes.
A. TRUE
\Assertive community treatment (ACT) - ANS-A team treatment approach designed to provide
comprehensive, community-based psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, and support to persons
with serious and persistent mental illnesses.
\Behavioral health - ANS-A term that encompasses treatment for mental health disorders and
substance abuse as well as employee assistance programs.
\Case management - ANS-A method of assigning the coordination of a client's care; it may be a
role, a technology, a process, a service, and a system. Its goal is to decrease fragmentation and
ensure access to appropriate and cost-effective care.
\Clubhouse model - ANS-A type of rehabilitation that demonstrates that people with mental
illness can successfully live productive lives and work in the community, regardless of the nature
or severity of their mental illness.
\Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - ANS-A manual (currently in DSM-IV-TR
edition, soon to be the DSM-5) published by the American Psychiatric Association that identifies
all mental health disorders for children and adults. It uses a multiaxial approach (Axis I to Axis
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Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) - ANS-An umbrella classification used to describe
the four major nurse specialist categories: certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA),
certified nurse midwife (CNM), nurse practitioner (NP), and clinical nurse specialist (CNS).
These individuals are educationally prepared to at least the master's degree level in the nursing
specialty, have a significant depth of knowledge of theory and practice with validated clinical
practice experience, and are competent in advanced clinical nursing skills.
\All of the following are true about psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialists, except
A. there is no requirement for collaboration with medicine
B. certification is obtained through the American Nurses Association
C. independent practice in psychotherapy is within the scope of practice
D. independent practice in prescribing psychotropic medication is within the scope of practice -
ANS-All of the following are true about psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialists,
except
D. independent practice in prescribing psychotropic medication is within the scope of practice
\An integral part of psychiatric mental health practice is to identify expected outcomes, develop
plans of care to attain expected outcomes, and evaluate the client's progress in attaining
expected outcomes.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - ANS-An integral part of psychiatric mental health practice is to identify expected
outcomes, develop plans of care to attain expected outcomes, and evaluate the client's
progress in attaining expected outcomes.
A. TRUE
\Assertive community treatment (ACT) - ANS-A team treatment approach designed to provide
comprehensive, community-based psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, and support to persons
with serious and persistent mental illnesses.
\Behavioral health - ANS-A term that encompasses treatment for mental health disorders and
substance abuse as well as employee assistance programs.
\Case management - ANS-A method of assigning the coordination of a client's care; it may be a
role, a technology, a process, a service, and a system. Its goal is to decrease fragmentation and
ensure access to appropriate and cost-effective care.
\Clubhouse model - ANS-A type of rehabilitation that demonstrates that people with mental
illness can successfully live productive lives and work in the community, regardless of the nature
or severity of their mental illness.
\Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - ANS-A manual (currently in DSM-IV-TR
edition, soon to be the DSM-5) published by the American Psychiatric Association that identifies
all mental health disorders for children and adults. It uses a multiaxial approach (Axis I to Axis
