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The unit manager is consistently advocating for self-awareness among the
psychiatric"mental health nursing staff in order to promote quality care. From which
theoretical base is the unit manager operating?
1. Jean Watson's theory of human caring
2. Dorothea Orem's theory of self-care
3. Martha Rogers's principles of homeodynamics
4. Sister Callista Roy's adaptation theory
Answer:
A nurse is describing the multicausal perspective of mental health and illness to the
parents of a child recently diagnosed with a spectrum disorder. Which statement would
the nurse utilize when describing this approach?
1. Exposure to drugs and alcohol has been associated with psychiatric disorders.
2. The feedback mechanism appears dysfunctional, creating neurotoxic effects on brain
development and function.
3. The child's genetically determined attributes and life experiences interact to influence
mental health outcomes.
4. Early psychological trauma may create deficits or abnormalities in brain structure.
Answer:
The nurse is working with a teen admitted with a diagnosis of depression. Which of the
following interventions demonstrates that the nurse is sensitive to the client's needs?
1. Avoiding the use of silence to decrease anxiety
2. Asking for details to demonstrate interest in the client
3. Using closed-ended questions
4. Listening to the client's feelings
Answer:
The nurse is caring for a client who is complaining of a number of somatic discomforts
associated with chronic anxiety. The nurse knows that somatic discomforts associated
with anxiety include:
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Heartburn
2. Diarrhea
3. Epigastric pain
4. Constipation
5. Muscular tension
Answer:
On which dimension would the nurse most likely focus data collection if the nurse was
assessing the client from primarily a 19th century perspective?
1. Spiritual
2. Physical
3. Social
4. Emotional
Answer:
When focusing on developing new theories in nursing, what is most important for
nurses to know?
1. Recognize that most theories cannot be modified.
2. Research helps with behavioral observation in multicultural groups.
3. Most people with mental disorders never seek professional treatment.
4. Acknowledge vulnerability of the mental health community.
Answer:
A client with schizophrenia has decided to develop a psychiatric advance directive.
What would be included in this document?
1. Conditions under which life support will be discontinued
2. A legal representative for power of attorney
3. Do not resuscitate (DNR) requests
4. List of persons who can make decisions on the client's behalf
Answer:
A client admitted to the inpatient unit has a diagnosis of schizophrenia, residual type.
The nursing diagnosis that has the highest priority for this client is:
1. Disturbed Thought Process
2. Impaired Social Interaction
3. Impaired Verbal Communication
4. Risk for Violence: Self-Directed or Other-Directed
Answer:
The parents of a child with a spectrum disorder are asking the nurse about what kind of
social expectations are realistic for their child. Which of the following is the overall
outcome for a child diagnosed with a spectrum disorder?
1. To acknowledge the effects of one's own behavior on others
2. To function more effectively in social and emotional interactions
3. To stay on task
4. To acknowledge personal strengths
Answer:
