Psych Exam 1 Flashcards

Select the correct etiology to complete this nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder disturbed personal identity related to

An experienced charge nurse observes a novice nurse expressing irritability regarding a patient with a long history of alcoholism and suspects the new nurse is experiencing countertransference which comment by the new nurse confirms this suspicion

select the most appropriate label to complete this nursing diagnosis related to feelings of shyness and poorly developed social skills as evidenced by watching television alone at home every evening

when thinking about the prevalence of stigma related to mental health issues which statement by a student nurse is most concerning

below are the definition of primary secondary and tertiary prevention please choose the answer identifying the correct definition and order

An experienced nurse says to new graduate when you've practiced as long as I have you automatically know how to take care of patients experiencing psychosis which factors should the new graduate consider when analyzing this comment

which technique will best communicate to a patient that the nurse is interested in listening

A patient says please dont share information about me with other people how should the nurse respond

which principle should guide the nurse in determining the extent of silence to use during patient interview sessions

which behavior shows that a nurse values autonomy? the nurse

A nurse works with a patient diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD) who has frequent flashbacks as well as persistent symptoms of arousal which intervention should be included in the plan of care

which action by a psychiatric nurse best applies the ethical principle of autonomy

as a patient diagnosed with a mental illness is being discharged from a facility a nurse invites the patient to the annual staff picnic what is the best analysis of this scenario

a patient newly diagnosed as HIV positive seeks the nurses advice on how to reduce the risk of infections the patient says I went to church years ago and I was in my best health then maybe i should start going to church again which response will the nurse offer

A nursing student new to psychiatric mental health nursing asks a classmate what resources are best to use to understand which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder this resource is

a native american patient describes a difficult childhood and dropping out of highschool the patient abused alcohol as a teenager to escape feelings of isolation but stopped 10 years ago the patient now says I feel stupid Ive never had a good job I dont help my people which nursing diagnosis applies

A woman just received notifications that her husband died she approaches the nurse who cared for him during his last hours and says angrily if you had given him your undivided attention he would still be alive how should the nurse analyze this behavior

the adult child of a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder asks do you think depression and physical illness are connected since my father's death my mother has had shingles and the flu but she's usually not one who gets sick which answer by the nurse best reflects current knowledge

which issues should a nurse address during the first interview with a patient with. a psychiatric disorder

which comment by the parents of young children best demonstrates support of development of resilence and effective stress management

psychiatric mental health nurses can provide education about good nutrition exercise dangers of tobacco alcohol and drugs this is an example of what type of prevention

which individuals diagnosed with mental illness may need emergency of involuntary admission SATA

when a new patient is hospitalized a nurse takes the patient on a tour explains rules of the unit and discusses the daily schedule the nurse engaged in

termination of a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship has been successful when the nurse

Maslow's hierarchy of basic human needs is useful when planning and implementing nursing care as it provides a structure for

understanding the concept of countertransference is important for nurses to provide therapeutic care countertransference SATA

which comments by a nurse demonstrates use of the therapeutic techniques SATA

when considering the suggestions of Hildegard Peplau the best way to ensure that the patient stays focus of therapeutic conversations is for student nurses to

which nursing interventions demonstrate false imprisonment

the siblings of an asian american patient tells the nurse my sister needs help for the pain she cries from hurting which understanding by the nurse will contribute to culturally competent care for this patient persons of an asian american heritagr

assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) and assertive community treatment are both community-based psychiatric services the difference is

a Mexican American patient puts in a picture of the virgin mary on the bedside table what is the nurse best action

a patient nervously says financial problems are stressing my marriage ive heard rumors about cutbacks at work I am afraid I might get laid off the patients pulse is 112/minute respirations are 26/minute and blood pressure is 166/88 which nursing intervention will the nurse implement

according to Erik Erikson stages of development which of the following statements best reflects an unsuccessful resolution of crisis

a nurse prepares to assess a new patient who moved to the united states from central America 3 years ago after introduction what is the nurses next comment

of the following statements which one is true of self actualization

an african american patient orignally from haiti has a diagnosis of major depressive disorder they tell the nurse theres nothing you can do this is a punishment the only thing i can do is see a healer the culturally aware nurse assesses the patient

a patient in the emergency department shows a variety of psychiatric symptoms including restlessness and anxiety the patient says I feel sad because evil spirits have overtaken my mind which world view is most applicable to this individual

a patient tells the nurse my doctor thinks my problems with stress relate to the negative way i think about things and suggested i learn new ways of thinking which response by the nurse would support the recommendations

in a team meeting a nurse says Im concerned about whether we are behaving by using restraint to prevent one patient from self mutiliation while the care plan to another self mulitating patient requires one on one supervision which ethical principle most clearly applies to this situation

which entry in the medical record best meets the requirement for problems oriented charting

which component of treatment of mental illness is specifically recognized by quality and safety education for nurses (QSEN)

why is the study of culture so important for psychiatric nurses in the unites states SATA

what is the legal significance of a nurse's action when a patient verbally refuses medication and the nurse gives the medication over the patient objection the nurse

after formulating the nursing diagnosis for a new patient what is the nurses next action

during the first interview with a patient whose child died in a car accident the nurse feels empathetic and reaches out to take the patient's hand select the correct analysis of the nurses behavior

two weeks ago a soldier returned to the united states from active duty in a combat zone the soldier was diagnosed with PTSD which comment by the soldier requires immediate attention

the miracle question is a useful technique in therapeutic communication it helps patients

As nurses we understand the promoting process of recovery is essential according to SAMSHA recovery is defined as a process of

a patient is having difficulty making a decision the nurse has mixed feelings about whether to provide advice which principle usually applies