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Test Bank for Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice
Chapter 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is referred to a psychosocial rehabilitation program. When explaining this type of care to the patient, the nurse would emphasize which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psychosocial rehabilitation programs focus on promoting reintegration into the community through skill-building, social support, and vocational training, helping patients live independently.
Question 2 of 5
As part of an interdisciplinary team, a nurse is assisting with a patient assessment to determine the most appropriate setting for treatment. The team decides that an acute ambulatory setting would be most appropriate. Which of the following would support the team?s decision?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An acute ambulatory setting, such as a partial hospitalization program, is appropriate for patients with moderate to severe symptoms who can still function with structured outpatient support, avoiding inpatient care.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a young adult diagnosed with schizophrenia are providing care for the patient in their home. During a home visit, the parents state, It?s been so difficult taking care of our son. We need a break. But he needs constant supervision. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respite residential care provides temporary relief for caregivers by offering short-term, supervised residential care for patients requiring constant supervision, allowing families a break while ensuring safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse who is working as part of an interdisciplinary team is looking at potential outpatient services for a patient. The patient requires a setting that provides a program of about 4 hours per day, three times per week with a 24-hour crisis and consultation service. The nurse would identify which of the following as appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulatory level two programs provide structured outpatient care, typically 3-4 hours per day, several days a week, with 24-hour crisis and consultation services, suitable for patients needing moderate support.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing in-home mental health care and determines that the care was effective when the patient demonstrated which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective in-home mental health care is evidenced by a patient?s increased stability, resulting in fewer inpatient psychiatric admissions, indicating improved self-management and reduced acute crises.