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Test Bank For Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by
Shelia Videbeck ISBN: 9781975116378 | All Chapters Covered/
Complete Guide Rated A+

Chapter 1 Multiple Questions



1. When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how should the nurse identify
the patient and his or her observable characteristics?


a. The manic patient in room 234
b. The patient in room 234 is a manic
c. The patient in room 234 is possibly a manic
d. The patient in room 234 is displaying manic behavior
(Halter 16)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th
Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
- Correct Answer - D


2. Recognizing the frequency of depression among the American population, the nurse
should advocate for which mental health promotion intervention?
a. Including discussions on depression as part of school health classes
b. Providing regular depression screening for adolescent and teenage students
c. Increasing the number of community-based depression hotlines available to the
public
d. Encouraging senior centers to provide information on accessing community
depression resources




pg. 1

,(Halter 16)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th
Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
- Correct Answer – B


3. When should a nurse be most alert to the possibility of communication errors
resulting in harm to the patient?
a. Change of shift report
b. Admission interviews
c. One-to-one conversations with patients
d. Conversations with patient families


(Halter 153)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th
Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
- Correct Answer - a


4. During an admission assessment and interview, which channels of information
communication should the nurse be monitoring? Select all that apply.
a. Auditory
b. Visual
c. Written
d. Tactile
e. Olfactory


(Halter 153)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th
Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.


pg. 2

,The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
- Correct Answer - a, b, d, e


5. What principle about nurse-patient communication should guide a nurse's fear about
"saying the wrong thing" to a patient?


a. Patients tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who conveys genuine acceptance,
respect, and concern for their situation.
b. The patient is more interested in talking to you than listening to what you have to say
and so is not likely to be offended.
c. Considering the patient's history, there is little chance that the comment will do any
actual harm.
d. Most people with a mentally illness have by necessity developed a high tolerance of
forgiveness.


(Halter 153-154)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th
Edition. Elsevier (HS-US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use.
- Correct Answer – a


6. While Nurse Sandro is assessing a client to be admitted for treatment of alcohol
dependency, the client says, "I suppose you to think I am just another drunk." The
Nurse's best response to this statement would be which of the following?


A. "We treat many people who have the same problem you do."
B. "Why do you think you are a drunk?"
C. "At least you are being honest about it."
D. "We are most concerned that you receive treatment for your problem."
Correct Answer - D. "We are most concerned that you receive treatment for your
problem."




pg. 3

, Situation: Personality disorders occur when the personality of the individual is
characterized by inflexible and maladaptive traits that are considered to be different
from the expectations of the individual's culture causing impairment in interpersonal
functioning


7. Which of the following statements is true regarding clients with Personality disorders?


A. they are aware that they have a behavior problem
B. manipulative patterns often render treatment ineffective
C. most have a sincere motivation to change behaviors
D. most recognize how their behavior affects others
Correct Answer - B. manipulative patterns often render treatment ineffective


8. Which of the following types of behavior could be interpreted as a form of self-
destruction?


A. avoiding close relationships and intimacy
B. involvement in no-win relationships
C. eccentric dress habits and mannerisms
D. exaggerated sense of importance
Correct Answer - B. involvement in no-win relationships


9. The individual with an Antisocial Personality Disorder demonstrates a false sense of
privileged revenge against others. Which of the following best describes the result of
this thinking?


A. an outward focus of control over inner pain
B. repeated unsuccessful attempts to secure stability
C. persistent disregard and indifference to laws of society and humanity



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