TEST BANK:
ESSENTIALS OF
PSYCHIATRIC
MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING (3RD
EDITION BY
VARCAROLIS)
1
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 01: PRACTICING THE SCIENCE AND THE ART OF
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
CHAPTER 02: MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL ILLNESS
CHAPTER 03: THEORIES AND THERAPIES
CHAPTER 04: BIOLOGICAL BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
CHAPTER 05: SETTINGS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CARE
CHAPTER 06: LEGAL AND ETHICAL BASIS FOR PRACTICE
CHAPTER 07: NURSING PROCESS AND QSEN: THE FOUNDATION
FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CARE
CHAPTER 08: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: MEDIUM FOR ALL
NURSING PRACTICE
CHAPTER 09: THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS AND THE CLINICAL
INTERVIEW
CHAPTER 10: TRAUMA AND STRESS-RELATED DISORDERS
CHAPTER 11: ANXIETY, ANXIETY DISORDERS, AND OBSESSIVE-
COMPULSIVE DISORDERS
CHAPTER 12: SOMATIC SYSTEM DISORDERS AND DISSOCIATIVE
DISORDERS
CHAPTER 13PERSONALITY DISORDERS
CHAPTER 14: EATING DISORDERS
CHAPTER 15: MOOD DISORDERS: DEPRESSION CHAPTER 16:
BIPOLAR SPECTRUM DISORDERS
CHAPTER 17: SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND
OTHER PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
CHAPTER 18: NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS
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,CHAPTER 19: SUBSTANCE-RELATED AND ADDICTIVE DISORDERS
CHAPTER 20: CRISIS AND MASS DISASTER
CHAPTER 21: CHILD, PARTNER, AND ELDER VIOLENCE
CHAPTER 22: SEXUAL VIOLENCE
CHAPTER 23: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORCHAPTER 24:
ANGER, AGGRESSION, AND VIOLENCE
CHAPTER 25: CARE FOR THE DYING AND THOSE WHO GRIEVE
CHAPTER 26: CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
CHAPTER 27: ADULTS
CHAPTER 28: OLDER ADULTS
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, Chapter 01: Practicing The Science And The Art Of Psychiatric Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Outcome, Focused On Recovery, Would Be Expected In The Plan Of Care
For A Patient Living In The Community And Diagnosed With Serious And
Persistent Mental Illness? Within 3 Months, The Patient Will: A. Deny Suicidal
Ideation.
b. Report A Sense Of Well-Being.
c. Take Medications As Prescribed.
d. Attend Clinic Appointments On Time.
ANSWER: B
Recovery Emphasizes Managing Symptoms, Reducing Psychosocial Disability, And
Improving Role Performance.
The Goal Of Recovery Is To Empower The Individual With Mental Illness To
Achieve A Sense Of Meaning And Satisfaction In Life And To Function At The
Highest Possible Level Of Wellness. The Incorrect Options Focus On The Classic
Medical Model Rather Than Recovery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
REF: 2 TOP: Nursing Process: Outcomes
Identification MSC: NCLEX: Health
Promotion And Maintenance
2. In The Shift-Change Report, An Off-Going Nurse Criticizes A Patient Who
Wears Heavy Makeup. Which Comment By The Nurse Who Receives The
Report Best Demonstrates Advocacy?
a. This Is A Psychiatric Hospital. Craziness Is What We Are All About.
b. Lets All Show Acceptance Of This Patient By Wearing Lots Of Makeup Too.
c. Your Comments Are Inconsiderate And Inappropriate. Keep The Report Objective.
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ESSENTIALS OF
PSYCHIATRIC
MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING (3RD
EDITION BY
VARCAROLIS)
1
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 01: PRACTICING THE SCIENCE AND THE ART OF
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
CHAPTER 02: MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL ILLNESS
CHAPTER 03: THEORIES AND THERAPIES
CHAPTER 04: BIOLOGICAL BASIS FOR UNDERSTANDING
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
CHAPTER 05: SETTINGS FOR PSYCHIATRIC CARE
CHAPTER 06: LEGAL AND ETHICAL BASIS FOR PRACTICE
CHAPTER 07: NURSING PROCESS AND QSEN: THE FOUNDATION
FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CARE
CHAPTER 08: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: MEDIUM FOR ALL
NURSING PRACTICE
CHAPTER 09: THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS AND THE CLINICAL
INTERVIEW
CHAPTER 10: TRAUMA AND STRESS-RELATED DISORDERS
CHAPTER 11: ANXIETY, ANXIETY DISORDERS, AND OBSESSIVE-
COMPULSIVE DISORDERS
CHAPTER 12: SOMATIC SYSTEM DISORDERS AND DISSOCIATIVE
DISORDERS
CHAPTER 13PERSONALITY DISORDERS
CHAPTER 14: EATING DISORDERS
CHAPTER 15: MOOD DISORDERS: DEPRESSION CHAPTER 16:
BIPOLAR SPECTRUM DISORDERS
CHAPTER 17: SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND
OTHER PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
CHAPTER 18: NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS
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,CHAPTER 19: SUBSTANCE-RELATED AND ADDICTIVE DISORDERS
CHAPTER 20: CRISIS AND MASS DISASTER
CHAPTER 21: CHILD, PARTNER, AND ELDER VIOLENCE
CHAPTER 22: SEXUAL VIOLENCE
CHAPTER 23: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORCHAPTER 24:
ANGER, AGGRESSION, AND VIOLENCE
CHAPTER 25: CARE FOR THE DYING AND THOSE WHO GRIEVE
CHAPTER 26: CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
CHAPTER 27: ADULTS
CHAPTER 28: OLDER ADULTS
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, Chapter 01: Practicing The Science And The Art Of Psychiatric Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Outcome, Focused On Recovery, Would Be Expected In The Plan Of Care
For A Patient Living In The Community And Diagnosed With Serious And
Persistent Mental Illness? Within 3 Months, The Patient Will: A. Deny Suicidal
Ideation.
b. Report A Sense Of Well-Being.
c. Take Medications As Prescribed.
d. Attend Clinic Appointments On Time.
ANSWER: B
Recovery Emphasizes Managing Symptoms, Reducing Psychosocial Disability, And
Improving Role Performance.
The Goal Of Recovery Is To Empower The Individual With Mental Illness To
Achieve A Sense Of Meaning And Satisfaction In Life And To Function At The
Highest Possible Level Of Wellness. The Incorrect Options Focus On The Classic
Medical Model Rather Than Recovery.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying)
REF: 2 TOP: Nursing Process: Outcomes
Identification MSC: NCLEX: Health
Promotion And Maintenance
2. In The Shift-Change Report, An Off-Going Nurse Criticizes A Patient Who
Wears Heavy Makeup. Which Comment By The Nurse Who Receives The
Report Best Demonstrates Advocacy?
a. This Is A Psychiatric Hospital. Craziness Is What We Are All About.
b. Lets All Show Acceptance Of This Patient By Wearing Lots Of Makeup Too.
c. Your Comments Are Inconsiderate And Inappropriate. Keep The Report Objective.
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