PMHNP I - Exam 1 - Review Book Questions.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/TYPA%20NEW/PMHNP%20I%20-%2
PMHNP I - Exam 1 - Review Book Questions
1. The purpose of the ANA's PMH Nsg: Scope and Standards of Practice is to:
a. Define the role and actions for the NP
b. Establish the legal authority for the prescription of psychotropic medica-
tions
c. Define the legal statutes of the role of the PMHNP
d. Define the differences between the physician role and the NP role: a. Definethe
role and actions for the NP
2. The trend in legal rulings on cases involving mental illness over the past 25
years has been to:
A - Encourage juries to find defendants not guilty by reason of insanity
B - Protect the individual's freedoms or rights when he or she is committed toa
mental hospital
C - Place increasing trust in mental health professionals to make good and
ethical decisions
D - Decrease the "red tape" associated with commitments so that commit- ments
are faster and easier: B. Identifies the trend of ensuring the protection ofindividual
1 of 28 8/8/2024, 3:28
,PMHNP I - Exam 1 - Review Book Questions.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/TYPA%20NEW/PMHNP%20I%20-%2
civil liberties for psychiatric clients.
3. Mr Smithers, an involuntarily hospitalized patient experiencing psychotic
symptoms, refuses to take any of his ordered medication because he believes
"Jesus Christ told me I am the prophet and must fast for a year."Your actions
should be based on your knowledge that:
A - Psych clients cannot refuse treatment
B - Psych clients don't always know what's good for themC -
Psych clients can refuse treatment
D - Psych clients cannot be trusted to make good healthcare decisions and,
therefore, the nurse's best clinical judgment should guide actions: C. As withany
client, psych clients can refuse treatment unless a legal process resulting in a
mandatory court order for treatment has been obtained.
4. Which of the following statements best reflects the difference between the
nurse-client (N-C) relationship and a social relationship? In the N-C relation-
ship...
A - the primary focus is on the client and his needs.
B - goals are deliberately left vague and unspoken so that the client can workon
any issue.
2 of 28 8/8/2024, 3:28
,PMHNP I - Exam 1 - Review Book Questions.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/TYPA%20NEW/PMHNP%20I%20-%2
C - the nurse is solely responsible for making the relationship work.
D - there is no place for social interaction.: A - the primary focus is on the client
and his needs.
3 of 28 8/8/2024, 3:28
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller NurseFerian. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
