Psychotherapy for the Advanced Practice
Psychiatric Nurse, Second Edition: A How-To
Guide for Evidence- Based Practice 3rd Edition
Test Bank
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
psychiatricmental health nursing and the PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of
Practice (ANA, APNA, ISPN). In which of the following areas might the nurse plan programs and
intervention to fulfill employment expectations?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Stress management strategies
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
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.
,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.
Question 2
Type: MCSA
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. 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.
Psychiatric Nurse, Second Edition: A How-To
Guide for Evidence- Based Practice 3rd Edition
Test Bank
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
psychiatricmental health nursing and the PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of
Practice (ANA, APNA, ISPN). In which of the following areas might the nurse plan programs and
intervention to fulfill employment expectations?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Stress management strategies
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
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.
,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.
Question 2
Type: MCSA
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. 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.
