Question 1

A group of students are preparing a class presentation about negligence. Which of the following would the group include as an element required for proving negligence? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Negligence requires proving that there was a duty to provide care, a breach of that duty, a proximate cause linking the breach to the injury, cause in fact (actual cause), and resultant damages. Evidence of a mistake is not a required element for proving negligence.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Two nursing students are discussing psychiatricmental health nursing and the role it has played in nursings overall history. Which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

The following are important legislative and policy efforts influencing current mental health care. Which of the following is the most recent?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following are important legislative and policy...

Question 5

A psychiatricmental health nurse is asked to be a guest speaker at a community fund-raising event for mental health services. Which of the following would the nurse emphasize as the primary goal of mental health services?

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of mental health services is recovery from mental illness, focusing on helping individuals regain control over their lives and improve their mental health.

Question 6

A nurse has engaged in self-awareness and has come to understand his own personal beliefs and attitudes and has recognized some prejudicial ideas. Based on this understanding, which of the following would the nurse now be able to accomplish?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse has engaged in self-awareness and...

Question 7

A patient is talking to the nurse about the recent death of her grandmother. She is obviously very sad, and a tear rolls down her cheek as she talks. The nurse remembers how she felt when her own grandmother died the previous summer. The nurse puts her hand on the patients shoulder and says, This must be very difficult for you.The nurse is demonstrating empathy based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient is talking to the nurse...

Question 8

A patient is a successful insurance salesman; however, because of market changes, his level of sales has dropped. His boss tells him he will consequently be receiving a $2,000 per year cut in his salary. When the patient arrives home from work, the family dog runs to greet him as he always does, barking and jumping up and down and begging for attention. The patient yells at the dog, Get away from me; I cant take your barking right now. The patients response reflects a defense mechanism because it was which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The patient's response is an automatic reaction aimed at protecting himself from the anxiety associated with his financial loss, rather than a rational or intentional response to the dog's behavior.

Question 9

A nurse is developing a plan of care integrating Maslows hierarchy of needs. Which of the following would the nurse identify as the priority?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs prioritizes physiological needs (such as activity level, which relates to physical health) over social and esteem needs (such as a predictable social environment, acceptance from family, and positive self-image).

Question 10

The nurse is determining the success of a patients plan of care by evaluating outcome indicators. The nurse understands that these indicators are usually determined initially at which time?

Accepted Answer

Outcome indicators are usually determined during the assessment process, as this is when the nurse gathers comprehensive information about the patient's health status, needs, and preferences, which forms the basis for planning care, including setting goals and expected outcomes.

Question 11

The nurse is reviewing the assessment data of a patient diagnosed with a mental illness. The patient is to be prescribed medication to treat the illness. The nurse would identify changes in which laboratory values as being the least significant?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin levels are generally less significant in the context of prescribing psychiatric medications, as these drugs primarily affect the central nervous system and metabolic functions rather than directly impacting blood components like hemoglobin.

Question 12

The nurse has begun group counseling sessions for several hospitalized patients in the psychiatric facility. Which of the following would be most effective for the nurse to do to promote group cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

Team-building exercises are designed to enhance group cohesiveness by fostering trust, communication, and collaboration among group members.

Question 13

During a group session, one of the members states, Lets keep this discussion going so that everyone can participate, but lets keep the time each person speaks to about 3 minutes. The leader interprets this member as acting in which role?

Accepted Answer

The role of a gatekeeper in a group is to facilitate open communication and ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate. By suggesting to limit the time each person speaks, the member is acting to keep the discussion accessible to all, which aligns with the responsibilities of a gatekeeper.

Question 14

A group of nursing students is reviewing the factors associated with group psychotherapy through which therapeutic changes occur. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which of the following as a factor? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Altruism, catharsis, and universality are recognized factors through which therapeutic changes occur in group psychotherapy. Altruism involves gaining a sense of value by contributing to the well-being of others. Catharsis refers to the therapeutic release of emotions through sharing one's experiences. Universality helps individuals realize they are not alone in their problems or feelings. Repressed behavior and hopelessness are not considered therapeutic factors in this context; instead, addressing and mitigating these issues might be a focus of therapy.

Quiz 3: Empathy in Nursing Practice