Varcarolis, Psychiatric Nursing: Exam 1 Application Questions
Question 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. ...
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
Answer: d. The patient in room 234 is displaying manic behavior
Feedback: This option is the most respectful and focuses on observable behaviors rather than labeling
the patient.
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Question 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
Answer: b. Providing regular depression screening for adolescent and teenage students
Feedback: Regular screening can help identify individuals who may need further evaluation and support.
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Question 3:
,Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy degree of resilience? Select all that apply.
- a. "I try to remember not to take other people's bad moods personally."
- b. "I know that if I get really mad I'll end up being depressed."
- c. "I really feel that sometimes bad things are meant to happen."
- d. "I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my opinions."
- e. "I know that discussing issues with my boss would help me get my point across."
Answer: a, d, e
Feedback: These statements reflect an understanding of healthy coping strategies and the ability to
manage emotions and communication effectively.
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Question 4:
Which statement demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the effect of environmental factors on a
patient's mental health?
- a. "I'll need to assess how the patient's family views mental illness."
- b. "There is a history of depression in the patient's extended family."
- c. "I'm not familiar with the patient's Japanese's cultural view on suicide."
- d. "The patient's ability to pay for mental health services needs to be assessed."
Answer: c. "I'm not familiar with the patient's Japanese's cultural view on suicide."
Feedback: Understanding cultural perspectives is crucial for recognizing how environmental and
sociocultural factors can influence mental health.
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Question 5:
When considering stigmatization, which statement made by the nurse demonstrates a need for
immediate intervention by the nurse manager?
,- a. "Depression seems to be a real problem among the teenage population."
- b. "My experience has been that the Irish have a problem with alcohol use."
- c. "Women are at greater risk for developing suicidal thoughts than acting on them."
- d. "We've admitted several military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder this month."
Answer: b. "My experience has been that the Irish have a problem with alcohol use."
Feedback: This statement reflects a stereotype that can perpetuate stigma and discrimination,
warranting intervention.
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Question 6:
A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what resources he can use to
figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder. The best answer would be:
- a. Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)
- b. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)
- c. NANDA-I nursing diagnoses
- d. DSM-5
Answer: d. DSM-5
Feedback: The DSM-5 provides comprehensive information on psychiatric disorders, including
symptoms and diagnostic criteria.
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Question 7:
Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with mental disorders by
(Select All that apply):
- a. Providing information about effective nursing techniques.
- b. Identifying risk factors that contribute to the development of a disorder.
, - c. Identifying individuals in the general population who will develop a specific disorder.
- d. Identifying which individuals will respond favorably to a specific treatment.
Answer: b, c, d
Feedback: Epidemiological studies help identify risk factors, populations at risk, and treatment
responses, thereby improving care delivery.
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(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. ✔️B, D
Which of the following activities would be considered nursing care and appropriate to be performed by
a basic level nurse for a patient suffering from mental illness?
a. Treating major depression
b. Teaching coping skills for a specific family dynamic
c. Conducting psychotherapy
d. Prescribing antidepressant medication
(Halter 16)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-
US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
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