ATI LPN
Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice 6th Edition
Chapter 6 : Ethics, Standards, and Nursing Frameworks Questions
Question 1 of 5
An instructor is preparing a class for a group of students about professional organizations and the leadership provided. Which of the following would the instructor include as an important function of the International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN) focuses on advancing psychiatric-mental health nursing practice through education, research, and professional development. While advocacy, improving care for diverse populations, and providing a voice are important, advancing practice is the core function.
Question 2 of 5
When applying the biopsychosocial model for a patient with a mental health problem, the nurse addresses the psychological domain when assessing which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The psychological domain of the biopsychosocial model focuses on emotions, thoughts, and mental states. Assessing feelings directly addresses this domain. Sleep patterns are primarily biological, while family functioning and cultural groups relate to the social domain.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse had developed a plan of care for a patient with depression. Which nursing diagnosis would reflect the social domain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The social domain of the biopsychosocial model addresses interpersonal relationships and social roles. Ineffective Role Performance related to inability to participate as a family provider directly reflects the social domain, as it involves the patient?s role within the family. Imbalanced Nutrition is biological, while Powerlessness and Risk for Suicide are primarily psychological.
Question 4 of 5
The plan of care for a patient with schizophrenia identifies the following outcomes. Which of the following would the nurse identify as addressing the biologic domain? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: The biologic domain focuses on physical health and bodily functions. Minimizing adverse effects of drug therapy (
C) addresses medication-related physical outcomes, and improving nutritional status (
D) focuses on physical health through diet. Improving problem-solving skills is psychological, promoting economic stability is social, and providing family education is social.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is engaged in exercises to develop self-awareness. The nurse is using which tool?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflection is the process of introspection and self-examination, which is essential for developing self-awareness in nursing. Interdisciplinary care involves collaboration, a plan of care is a structured approach to patient care, and clinical reasoning is a cognitive process for decision-making, none of which directly target self-awareness.