TEST BANK FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CONCEPTS OF CARE IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE 9TH EDITION
TEST BANK FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING CONCEPTS OF CARE IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE 9TH EDITION
TEST BANK FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
CONCEPTS OF CARE IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE 9TH
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,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01. The Concept Of Stress Adaptation ............................................................................................ 4
Chapter 02. Mental Health/Mental Illness: Historical And Theoretical Concepts ...................................... 12
Chapter 03. Psychopharmacology .............................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 04. Concepts Of Psychobiology ..................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 05. Ethical And Legal Issues In Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing .............................................. 44
Chapter 06. Cultural And Spiritual Concepts Relevant To Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing .................. 55
Chapter 07. Relationship Development ...................................................................................................... 64
Chapter 08. Therapeutic Communication................................................................................................... 73
Chapter 09. The Nursing Process In Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.................................................... 87
Chapter 10. Therapeutic Groups............................................................................................................... 101
Chapter 11. Intervention With Families.................................................................................................... 110
Chapter 12. Milieu Therapy - The Therapeutic Community ..................................................................... 118
Chapter 13. Crisis Intervention ................................................................................................................. 123
Chapter 14. Assertiveness Training........................................................................................................... 128
Chapter 15. Promoting Self-Esteem.......................................................................................................... 138
Chapter 16. Anger/Aggression Management ........................................................................................... 144
Chapter 17. The Suicidal Client ................................................................................................................. 153
Chapter 18. Behavior Therapy .................................................................................................................. 163
Chapter 19. Cognitive Therapy ................................................................................................................. 171
Chapter 20. Electroconvulsive Therapy .................................................................................................... 182
Chapter 21. The Recovery Model ............................................................................................................. 190
Chapter 22. Neurocognitive Disorders ..................................................................................................... 197
Chapter 23. Substance-Related And Addictive Disorders ......................................................................... 204
Chapter 24. Schizophrenia Spectrum And Other Psychotic Disorders ..................................................... 217
Chapter 25. Depressive Disorders............................................................................................................. 230
Chapter 26. Bipolar And Related Disorders .............................................................................................. 243
Chapter 27. Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, And Related Disorders....................................................... 255
Chapter 28: Trauma And Stressor-Related Disorders ............................................................................... 268
Chapter 29. Somatic Symptom And Dissociative Disorders...................................................................... 277
Chapter 30. Issues Related To Human Sexuality And Gender Dysphoria ................................................. 284
Chapter 31. Eating Disorders .................................................................................................................... 290
Chapter 32. Personality Disorders ............................................................................................................ 299
,Chapter 33. Children And Adolescents ..................................................................................................... 314
Chapter 34. The Aging Individual .............................................................................................................. 326
Chapter 35. Survivors Of Abuse Or Neglect .............................................................................................. 332
Chapter 36. Community Mental Health Nursing ...................................................................................... 339
Chapter 37. The Bereaved Individual ........................................................................................................ 347
Chapter 38. Military Families .................................................................................................................... 353
, Chapter 01. The Concept Of Stress Adaptation
Multiple Choice
1. A Client Has Experienced The Death Of A Close Family Member And At The Same Time Becomes
Unemployed. This Situation Has Resulted In A 6-Month Score Of 110 On The Recent Life Changes
Questionnaire. How Should The NURSE Evaluate This Client Data?
A. The Client Is Experiencing Severe Distress And Is At Risk For Physical And Psychological Illness.
B. A Score Of 110 On The Miller And Rahe Recent Life Changes Questionnaire Indicates No
Significant Threat Of Stress-Related Illness.
C. Susceptibility To Stress-Related Physical Or Psychological Illness Cannot Be Estimated Without
Knowledge Of Coping Resources And Available Supports.
D. The Client May View These Losses As Challenges And Perceive Them As Opportunities.
CORRECT ANSWER: C
The Recent Life Changes Questionnaire Is An Expanded Version Of The Schedule Of Recent Experiences
And The Rahe-Holmes Social Readjustment Rating Scale. A 6-Month Score Of 300 Or More, Or A Year-
Score Total Of 500 Or More, Indicates High Stress In A Clients Life. However, Positive Coping
Mechanisms And Strong Social Support Can Limit Susceptibility To Stress-Related Illnesses.
2. A Physically And Emotionally Healthy Client Has Just Been Fired. During A Routine Office Visit He
States To A NURSE: Perhaps This Was The Best Thing To Happen. Maybe Ill Look Into Pursuing An Art
Degree. How Should The NURSE Characterize The Clients Appraisal Of The Job Loss Stressor?
A. Irrelevant
B. Harm/Loss
C. Threatening
D. Challenging
CORRECT ANSWER: D
The Client Perceives The Situation Of Job Loss As A Challenge And An Opportunity For Growth.
3. Which Client Statement Should Alert A NURSE That A Client May Be Responding Maladaptively
To Stress?
A. Ive Found That Avoiding Contact With Others Helps Me Cope.
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