PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 3RD EDITION
, Chapter 1. The RN Psychotherapist and a Framework for Practice
QUIZ: 1
The RNs new job description at the generalist level of practice reflects the definition of psychiatricmental
health nursing and the PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice (ANA, APNA, ISPN). In which
of the following areas might the RN plan programs and intervention to fulfill employment expectations?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Stress management strategies
2. Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders
3. Parenting classes for new parents
4. Family and group psychotherapy
5. Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications
CORRECT CHOICE:-1,3,4,5
Review: 1: Stress management strategies address health, wellness, and care of mental health problemsand
are appropriate for psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of practice.
Review: 2: Early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is generally not consistent with the definition
orpractice of psychiatricmental health nursing especially at the generalist level.
Review: 3: Parenting classes for new parents provide teaching that is consistent with the prevention of
mental health problems and is consistent with psychiatricmental health nursing at the generalist level of
practice.
Review: 4: Family and group psychotherapy is consistent at the advanced practice registered RN level but not
the generalist level.
,Review: 5: Medication teaching for anti-anxiety medications promotes quality of care for persons with
psychiatric disorders and is vital for psychiatricmental health nursing practice at the generalist level of
practice.
Global hypothesis:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Hospital client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Hospital client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards to the
delivery of contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
QUIZ: 2
Type: MCSA
The RN is serving on a committee charged with reviewing the roles and responsibilities of the RNs onthe
psychiatric unit. Which publication should the RN bring to the first meeting?
1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
2. American RNs Credentialing Center certification requirements
3. American RNs Association, Code of Ethics
4. PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice
CORRECT CHOICE:-4
Review: 1: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
hospital clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to
clarify right and wrong actions by the RN, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate
roles and responsibilities.
, Review: 2: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
hospital clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to
clarify right and wrong actions by the RN, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate
roles and responsibilities.
Review: 3: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
hospital clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to
clarify right and wrong actions by the RN, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate
roles and responsibilities.
Review: 4: The PsychiatricMental Health Nursing Standards of Practice delineates psychiatricmental health
nursing roles and functions and serves as guidelines for providing quality care. The Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders is used by the mental health care team, particularly the psychiatrist, to diagnose
hospital clients with mental disorders and is not specific to nursing care issues. The Code of Ethics helps to
clarify right and wrong actions by the RN, but does not clarify roles and nursing care actions. Certification
requirements outline steps toward certification that acknowledge knowledge and expertise, but do not delineate
roles and responsibilities.
Global hypothesis:
Cognitive Level: Applying
Hospital client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Hospital client Need Sub:
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Learning Outcome: Apply knowledge of current practice and professional performance standards to
the delivery of contemporary psychiatricmental health nursing.
QUIZ: 3