PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH NURSING Exam
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state of well being in which each individual is able to
realize his or her own potential, cope with normal
Define mental health.
stresses of life, work productively, and make a
contribution to the community
Define mental illness. disorders with definable diagnosis
What is Mental health mental health and mental illness can be
continuum? conceptualized as points along this
ability and capacity to secure resources needed to
Define Resilience.
support well being
optimism
What is Resilience sense of mastery
characterized by? competence
essential to recovery
What is an example of suicide bombers in the Middle East, anorexia nervosa
Mental Illness? in the West
process of changing through which individuals
Define Recovery. improve their health & wellness, live a self-directed
life, and strive to reach their full potential
, -establish rapport
-understand current problem
-review physical status/baseline vital signs
How should a psychiatric -assess risk factors/safety of pt. and others
nurse take assessment? -perform mental status exam (MSE)
-assess psychosocial status
-identify mutual goals
-formulate plan of care
Pace- let pt. set the pace
Setting-enhance clients security
Seating-not face to face, 90 degrees is better, less
How should the nurse
intimidating
prepare for the Interview?
Introductions- tell them who you are & purpose of
meeting
Initiating the Interview- open ended questions
What is a general rule of appropriate for nurses to maintain eye contact when
eye contact during an the pt. speaks and less eye contact when the nurse
interview? speaks
What is the Intimate 0-18 inches (trust most/feel safe with)
distance in an interview?
What is the Personal 18-40 inches (friends/colleagues)
distance in an Interview?
What is the Social distance 4-12 feet (strangers/acquaintances)
in an Interview?
What is the Public 12 feet + (public speaking)
distance in an Interview?
What type of voice soft/gentle tones
encourages the pt. to
share thoughts and
feelings?
Define Beneficence. duty to act to benefit or promote good of others
respecting the rights of others to make their own
Define Autonomy.
decision
2025 (Actual Exam) Questions with verified
Answers (Latest Update 2025) UPDATE!!
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Terms in this set (130)
state of well being in which each individual is able to
realize his or her own potential, cope with normal
Define mental health.
stresses of life, work productively, and make a
contribution to the community
Define mental illness. disorders with definable diagnosis
What is Mental health mental health and mental illness can be
continuum? conceptualized as points along this
ability and capacity to secure resources needed to
Define Resilience.
support well being
optimism
What is Resilience sense of mastery
characterized by? competence
essential to recovery
What is an example of suicide bombers in the Middle East, anorexia nervosa
Mental Illness? in the West
process of changing through which individuals
Define Recovery. improve their health & wellness, live a self-directed
life, and strive to reach their full potential
, -establish rapport
-understand current problem
-review physical status/baseline vital signs
How should a psychiatric -assess risk factors/safety of pt. and others
nurse take assessment? -perform mental status exam (MSE)
-assess psychosocial status
-identify mutual goals
-formulate plan of care
Pace- let pt. set the pace
Setting-enhance clients security
Seating-not face to face, 90 degrees is better, less
How should the nurse
intimidating
prepare for the Interview?
Introductions- tell them who you are & purpose of
meeting
Initiating the Interview- open ended questions
What is a general rule of appropriate for nurses to maintain eye contact when
eye contact during an the pt. speaks and less eye contact when the nurse
interview? speaks
What is the Intimate 0-18 inches (trust most/feel safe with)
distance in an interview?
What is the Personal 18-40 inches (friends/colleagues)
distance in an Interview?
What is the Social distance 4-12 feet (strangers/acquaintances)
in an Interview?
What is the Public 12 feet + (public speaking)
distance in an Interview?
What type of voice soft/gentle tones
encourages the pt. to
share thoughts and
feelings?
Define Beneficence. duty to act to benefit or promote good of others
respecting the rights of others to make their own
Define Autonomy.
decision
