Question 1

A new staff nurse has set a personal goal of gaining greater autonomy over practice.The component of autonomy that the nurse will need to focus on is: (Select all that apply.)
A) valuing reciprocal interactions.
B) participating in decision making.
C) exercising control over nursing tasks.
D) assuming responsibility for personal actions.
E) identifying the ethical components of practice.

Accepted Answer

Autonomy has two interrelated components: (1) control over nursing tasks,which means having the opportunity for independent thought and action,having use of time,skills,and ability,having authority and responsibility for implementing goals related to quality of care,and being able to initiate changes,and (2) participation in decision making regarding quality standards,one's job context,and institutional policies.

Question 2

As a nurse formulates expected outcomes for a patient who will be taking an antidepressant medication,consideration should be given to which psychosocial domain? (Select all that apply.)
A) Psychomotor
B) Cognitive
C) Affective
D) Conscious
E) Process

Accepted Answer

The three domains that should be considered are cognitive,affective,and psychomotor.Cognitive relates to intellectual,affective is concerned with values,and psychomotor is concerned with the mastery of motor skills.Compliance with a medication regimen requires one to know the dose and dosing intervals,value the effects of the medication,and have the ability to obtain the medication.

Question 3

The goal of the nursing care plan is to answer which question regarding the achievement of patient wellness? (Select all that apply.)
A) Why
B) When
C) How
D) Where
E) Who

Accepted Answer

The nursing care plan includes interventions designed to achieve designated outcomes and which answer the question,"How/by what means can this be accomplished?" The rationale that is developed for the selection of specific interventions answers the "Why?"

Question 4

A staff nurse is told in orientation to expect to receive performance appraisals in various forms.The nurse can expect that these will be: (Select all that apply.)
A) collaborative practice.
B) interdisciplinary.
C) administrative.
D) professional.
E) clinical.

Accepted Answer

Administrative performance appraisal involves the review,management,and regulation of competent psychiatric nursing practice in which actual performance is compared with role expectations in a formal way.Clinical performance appraisal is guidance provided through a mentoring relationship with a more experienced,skilled,and educated nurse.

Question 5

When the cost of a patient's prescribed medication is discussed,the interdisciplinary team is engaging in patient-focused: (Select all that apply.)
A) discharge.
B) participation.
C) collaboration.
D) advocacy.
E) resource utilization.

Accepted Answer

The standard for resource use states that the psychiatric-mental health nurse/care team should collaborate when considering safety,effectiveness,and cost when planning and delivering patient care.Treatment decisions must be made in such a way as to maximize resources and maintain quality of care while engaging in patient advocacy.

Quiz 11: Implementing the Nursing Process: Standards of Practice and Professional Performance

A new staff nurse has set a personal goal of gaining greater autonomy over practice.The component of autonomy that the nurse will need to focus on is: (Select all that apply.)

As a nurse formulates expected outcomes for a patient who will be taking an antidepressant medication,consideration should be given to which psychosocial domain? (Select all that apply.)

The goal of the nursing care plan is to answer which question regarding the achievement of patient wellness? (Select all that apply.)

A staff nurse is told in orientation to expect to receive performance appraisals in various forms.The nurse can expect that these will be: (Select all that apply.)

When the cost of a patient's prescribed medication is discussed,the interdisciplinary team is engaging in patient-focused: (Select all that apply.)