A staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an advanced practice nurse to perform which additional intervention?

When a new bill introduced in Congress reduces funding for care of persons with mental illness, a group of nurses writes letters to their elected representatives in opposition to the legislation. Which role have the nurses fulfilled?

Which comment best indicates that a patient perceived the nurse was caring? “My nurse:

Which assessment finding most clearly indicates that a patient may be experiencing a mental illness? The patient:

Which finding best indicates that the goal “Demonstrate mentally healthy behavior” was achieved? A patient:

A nurse encounters an unfamiliar psychiatric disorder on a new patient’s admission form. Which resource should the nurse consult to determine criteria used to establish this diagnosis?

A nurse wants to find a description of diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders. Which resource would have the most complete information?

Which individual is demonstrating the highest level of resilience? One who:

Which disorder is a culture-bound syndrome?

. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) classifies

Which belief will best support a nurse’s efforts to provide patient advocacy during a multidisciplinary patient care planning session?

A nurse is part of a multidisciplinary team working with groups of depressed patients. Half the patients receive supportive interventions and antidepressant medication. The other half receives only medication. The team measures outcomes for each group. Which type of study is evident?

. The spouse of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, “I don’t understand how events from childhood have anything to do with this disabling illness.” Which response by the nurse will best help the spouse understand the cause of this disorder?

A category 5 tornado occurred in a community of 400 people resulting in destruction of many homes and businesses. In the 2 years after this disaster, 140 individuals were diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which term best applies to these newly diagnosed cases?

Which component of treatment of mental illness is specifically recognized by Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)?

Select the best response for the nurse who receives a question from another health professional seeking to understand the difference between a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnosis and a nursing diagnosis.

Which nursing intervention below is part of the scope of an advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse only?

Inpatient hospitalization for persons with mental illness is generally reserved for patients who:

A patient was hospitalized for 24 hours after a reaction to a psychotropic medication. While planning discharge, the case manager learned that the patient received a notice of eviction immediately prior to admission. Select the case manager’s most appropriate action.

Select the example of tertiary prevention.

A nurse inspects an inpatient psychiatric unit and finds that exits are free of obstructions, no one is smoking, and the janitor’s closet is locked. These observations relate to:

A nurse surveys medical records. Which finding signals a violation of patients’ rights?

Which principle has the highest priority when addressing a behavioral crisis in an inpatient setting?

A nurse receives these three phone calls regarding a newly admitted patient. • The psychiatrist wants to complete an initial assessment. • An internist wants to perform a physical examination. • The patient’s attorney wants an appointment with the patient. The nurse schedules the activities for the patient. Which role has the nurse fulfilled?

Which patient would be most appropriate to refer for assertive community treatment (ACT)? A patient diagnosed with:

Select the example of primary prevention.

Which level of prevention activities would a nurse in an emergency department employ most often?

The nurse assigned to assertive community treatment (ACT) should explain the program’s treatment goal as:

The case manager plans to discuss the treatment plan with a patient’s family. Select the case manager’s first action.

The nurse should refer which of the following patients to a partial hospitalization program? A patient who:

A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Which action violated patients’ rights?