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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing an Asian American patient. During the interview, the nurse determines that the patient likely follows Taoism based on which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step 1: Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with nature. Step 2: Choice B reflects this belief as the patient mentions striving for harmony with nature. Step 3: This statement aligns with Taoist principles of balance and interconnectedness with nature. Step 4: Choices A, C, and D do not directly address the core tenet of Taoism, which is harmony with nature.
Question 2 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health patient has an advance care directive on his medical record. A clinician provides treatment that disregards the patient’s directive. The clinician would be liable for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Medical battery. Medical battery occurs when a healthcare provider performs a medical intervention without the patient's consent or against their wishes. In this scenario, the clinician disregarded the patient's advance care directive, which is a legal document specifying the patient's wishes for medical treatment in the event they are unable to communicate. By not following the directive, the clinician committed medical battery by performing treatment against the patient's wishes. Assault (A) involves the threat of harm, battery (B) involves physical contact without consent, and false imprisonment (D) involves restricting a person's freedom of movement without justification, none of which directly apply in this situation.
Question 3 of 5
In a postclinical conference, a group of students are engaged in a discussion with their instructor. The instructor repeatedly has the students analyze and evaluate the nursing interventions implemented throughout the clinical experience. The students are engaged in which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Critical thinking. In this scenario, the students are engaging in critical thinking by analyzing and evaluating nursing interventions. Critical thinking involves actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to guide decision-making. The instructor's focus on analyzing and evaluating interventions demonstrates a higher level of thinking beyond just carrying out tasks. Choice A (Therapeutic use of self) involves using one's personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments as part of the therapeutic process, which is not directly reflected in the scenario. Choice C (Interdisciplinary care) involves collaboration among different healthcare disciplines, which is not the primary focus of the scenario. Choice D (Planning care) involves developing a plan of care based on assessments and identified needs, which is a different aspect of the nursing process than analyzing and evaluating interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is providing care to patients with a mental illness and is investigating factors related to the patient safety, delivery of care services, and cost effectiveness. The nurse is involved with which area of professional performance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Quality of practice. A psychiatric-mental health nurse focusing on patient safety, care delivery, and cost effectiveness pertains to quality of practice. Quality of practice involves ensuring high standards of care, patient safety, and efficient resource utilization. Education (A) focuses on knowledge acquisition, not specifically related to patient safety and cost-effectiveness. Resource utilization (C) is more about managing resources efficiently, not specifically addressing patient safety and care delivery. Collaboration (D) involves teamwork and communication, but it does not directly address patient safety and cost-effectiveness as quality of practice does.
Question 5 of 5
A nursing student is to provide a class presentation about interpersonal and psychoanalytic theories. As part of this presentation, the student is planning to address the major way these two categories differ. Which of the following would the student include as key to interpersonal theories?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Human relationships. Interpersonal theories focus on the dynamics of relationships between individuals, emphasizing communication, empathy, and social interactions. This key aspect distinguishes interpersonal theories from psychoanalytic theories, which primarily focus on unconscious drives and instincts (choices B and C). While psychoanalytic theories may touch upon relationships, they are not the central focus. Choice D, potential for goodness, is not a key aspect of interpersonal theories and does not differentiate them from psychoanalytic theories. Therefore, the student should include human relationships as the major way interpersonal theories differ from psychoanalytic theories in their class presentation.