PMH Exam 1 study Guide Questions with Complete Solutions

PMH Exam 1 study Guide Questions with Complete Solutions The mental health nurse uses which frameworks to maintain patient safety? Select all that apply. A. QSEN B. Nursing process C. Standards of practice D. Self-awareness assessment E. Health promotion diagnosis - Correct Answer A, B, C The psychiatric nurse uses the HEADSSS tool when assessing which patient population? A. Child B. Adolescent C. Adult D. Older adult - Correct Answer B Which is the priority step the mental health nurse would take when documenting a patient's nonadherence? A. Use neutral language B. Complete a risk assessment C. Explain the nurse's position about the behavior D. Include the nurse-patient discussion about patient rights - Correct Answer A Which are characteristics of nonverbal communication that the nurse may use when communicating with psychiatric patients? Select all that apply. A. Touch B. Cough C. Whispering D. Eye movement E. Facial expressions - Correct Answer A, B, D, E Which is the most important focus of therapeutic communication? A. The family's wishes B. The patient's needs C. The health care provider's goals for the patient D. The intimate relationship between the nurse and patient - Correct Answer B Which are expected transformations of the mental health care system that may affect psychiatric nursing under "A Vision for Mental Health Care in America"? Select all that apply. A. Mental health care will be medically driven. B. Research in mental health will be commercially funded. C. Mental health care and information will be accessible