Question 1

A psychiatric nurse discusses rules of the therapeutic milieu and patients' rights with a newly admitted patient.Which rights should be included? (Select all that apply. )
The right to:

Accepted Answer

Patients' rights should be discussed shortly after admission.Patients have rights related to receiving/refusing visitors,privacy,filing complaints about inadequate care,and accepting/refusing treatments (including medications).Patients do not have a right to a private room or selecting which nurse will provide care.

Question 2

A nurse can best address factors of critical importance to successful community treatment,including making assessments relative to: (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

Early psychosocial developmental history is less relevant to successful outcomes in the community than the assessments listed in the other options.If a patient is homeless or fears homelessness,focusing on other treatment issues is impossible.Sufficient income for basic needs and medication is necessary.Adequate support is a requisite to community placement.Substance abuse undermines medication effectiveness and interferes with community adjustment.

Question 3

The health care team at an inpatient psychiatric facility drafts these criteria for admission.Which criteria should be included in the final version of the admission policy? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

Medication doses can be adjusted on an outpatient basis.The goal of caregiver respite can be accomplished without hospitalizing the patient.The other options are acceptable,evidence-based criteria for admission of a patient to an inpatient service.

Question 4

A patient usually watches television all day,seldom going out in the community or socializing with others.The patient says,"I just don't know what to do with my free time." Which member of the treatment team would be most helpful to this patient?

Accepted Answer

Recreational therapists help patients use leisure time to benefit their mental health.Occupational therapists assist with a broad range of skills,including those for employment.Psychologists conduct testing and provide other patient services.Social workers focus on the patient's support system.

Question 5

A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
1)Removed cuticle scissors from a suicidal patient.
2)Helped a patient make an appointment with an attorney.
3)In patient's presence,opened a package mailed to patient.
4)Remained within arm's length of patient with homicidal ideation.
5)Permitted a patient with psychosis to refuse oral psychotropic medication.
Which action violated patients' rights? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

The patient should be protected against possible harm to self or others.Patients have a right to legal counsel;the nurse has served as an advocate.Patients have rights to send and receive mail and be present during package inspection.Patients have rights to refuse treatment.

Quiz 4: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing in Acute Care Settings

A psychiatric nurse discusses rules of the therapeutic milieu and patients' rights with a newly admitted patient.Which rights should be included? (Select all that apply. ) The right to:

A nurse can best address factors of critical importance to successful community treatment,including making assessments relative to: (Select all that apply. )

The health care team at an inpatient psychiatric facility drafts these criteria for admission.Which criteria should be included in the final version of the admission policy? (Select all that apply. )

A patient usually watches television all day,seldom going out in the community or socializing with others.The patient says,"I just don't know what to do with my free time." Which member of the treatment team would be most helpful to this patient?