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,Table of Contents
UNIT I: ESSENTIAL THEORETICAL CONCEPTS FOR PRACTICE ........................................................................ 3
Chapter 01: Science And The Therapeutic Use Of Self In Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing ................ 3
Chapter 02: Mental Health And Mental Illness ...................................................................................... 10
Chapter 03: Theories And Therapies ...................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 04: Biological Basis For Understanding Psychopharmacology .................................................. 30
Chapter 05: Settings For Psychiatric Care ............................................................................................... 43
Chapter 06: Legal And Ethical Basis For Practice .................................................................................... 53
UNIT II: TOOLS FOR PRACTICE OF THE ART................................................................................................. 65
Chapter 07: The Nursing Process In Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing .............................................. 65
Chapter 08: Communication Skills: Medium For All Nursing Practice .................................................... 76
Chapter 09: Therapeutic Relationships And The Clinical Interview ........................................................ 85
UNIT III: CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL DISORDERS ................................................... 97
Chapter 10: Trauma And Stress-Related Disorders And Dissociative Disorders .................................... 97
Chapter 11: Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, And Obsessive-Compulsive And Related Disorders.............. 107
Chapter 12: Somatic System Disorders ................................................................................................. 123
Chapter 13: Personality Disorders ........................................................................................................ 136
Chapter 14: Eating Disorders ................................................................................................................ 148
Chapter 15: Mood Disorders: Depression ............................................................................................ 160
Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders .............................................................................................. 174
Chapter 17: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders And Other Psychotic Disorders ................................. 188
Chapter 18: Neurocognitive Disorders ................................................................................................. 204
Chapter 19: Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders ..................................................................... 216
UNIT IV: CARING FOR PATIENTS WITH EXPERIENCING PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES............................... 234
Chapter 20: Crisis And Mass Disaster ................................................................................................... 234
Chapter 21: Child, Partner, And Elder Violence .................................................................................... 245
Chapter 22: Sexual Violence ................................................................................................................. 256
Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts And Behavior........................................................................................ 267
Chapter 24: Anger, Aggression, And Violence ...................................................................................... 279
Chapter 25: Care For The Dying And Those Who Grieve ...................................................................... 292
UNIT V: AGE- RELATED MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS .............................................................................. 304
Chapter 26: Children And Adolescents ................................................................................................. 304
Chapter 27: Adults ................................................................................................................................ 315

, Chapter 28: Older Adults ...................................................................................................................... 328



UNIT I: ESSENTIAL THEORETICAL CONCEPTS FOR PRACTICE
Chapter 01: Science And The Therapeutic Use Of Self In Psychiatric- Mental Health
Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Outcome, Focused On Recovery, Would Be Expected In The Plan Of Care For A Patient
Living In The Community And Diagnosed With Serious And Persistent Mental Illness? Within 3 Months,
The Patient Will: A. Deny Suicidal Ideation.

B. Report A Sense Of Well-Being.

C. Take Medications As Prescribed.

D. Attend Clinic Appointments On Time.

CORRECT ANS:B

Recovery Emphasizes Managing Symptoms, Reducing Psychosocial Disability, And Improving Role
Performance.

The Goal Of Recovery Is To Empower The Individual With Mental Illness To Achieve A Sense Of Meaning
And Satisfaction In Life And To Function At The Highest Possible Level Of Wellness. The Incorrect
Options Focus On The Classic Medical Model Rather Than Recovery.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF: 2 TOP: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification MSC:
NCLEX: Health Promotion And Maintenance

2. In The Shift-Change Report, An Off-Going Nurse Criticizes A Patient Who Wears Heavy Makeup.
Which Comment By The Nurse Who Receives The Report Best Demonstrates Advocacy?

A. This Is A Psychiatric Hospital. Craziness Is What We Are All About.

B. Lets All Show Acceptance Of This Patient By Wearing Lots Of Makeup Too.

C. Your Comments Are Inconsiderate And Inappropriate. Keep The Report Objective.

D. Our Patients Need Our Help To Learn Behaviors That Will Help Them Get Along In Society.

CORRECT ANS:D

Accepting Patients Needs For Self-Expression And Seeking To Teach Skills That Will Contribute To Their
Well-Being Demonstrate Respect And Are Important Parts Of Advocacy. The On-



Coming Nurse Needs To Take Action To Ensure That Others Are Not Prejudiced Against The Patient.
Humor Can Be Appropriate Within The Privacy Of A Shift Report But Not At The Expense Of Respect For
Patients. Judging The Off-Going Nurse In A Critical Way Will Create Conflict.

, Nurses Must Show Compassion For Each Other.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF: 8

TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

3. A Nurse Assesses A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed With Major Depressive Disorder. Which
Statement Is An Example Of Attending?

A. We All Have Stress In Life. Being In A Psychiatric Hospital Isnt The End Of The World.

B. Tell Me Why You Felt You Had To Be Hospitalized To Receive Treatment For Your Depression.

C. You Will Feel Better After We Get Some Antidepressant Medication Started For You.

D. Id Like To Sit With You A While So You May Feel More Comfortable Talking With Me.

CORRECT ANS:D

Attending Is A Technique That Demonstrates The Nurses Commitment To The Relationship And Reduces
Feelings Of Isolation. This Technique Shows Respect For The Patient And Demonstrates Caring.
Generalizations, Probing, And False Reassurances Are Non-Therapeutic.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF: 8

TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

4. A Patient Is Hospitalized For Depression And Suicidal Ideation After Their Spouse Asks For A
Divorce. Select The Nurses Most Caring Comment.

A. Lets Discuss Some Means Of Coping Other Than Suicide When You Have These Feelings.

B. I Understand Why Youre So Depressed. When I Got Divorced, I Was Devastated Too.

C. You Should Forget About Your Marriage And Move On With Your Life.

D. How Did You Get So Depressed That Hospitalization Was Necessary?

CORRECT ANS:A

The Nurses Communication Should Evidence Caring And A Commitment To Work With The Patient. This
Commitment Lets The Patient Know The Nurse Will Help. Probing And Advice Are Not Helpful Or
Therapeutic Interventions.



DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF: 6

TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

5. A Patient Shows The Nurse An Article From The Internet About A Health Problem. Which
Characteristic Of The Web Sites Address Most Alerts The Nurse That The Site May Have Biased And
Prejudiced Information?

A. Address Ends In .Org.

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