Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing practice questions

Question 1

A nurse reviewing an unstable client's record notes the do-not-resuscitate (DNR) prescription has expired. Which action should the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

Anticipate that CPR will be instituted if the client has cardiopulmonary arrest.

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Write a note on the front of the provider prescription sheet asking that the DNR be prescribed.

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Call the provider to determine whether the prescription should be immediately reinstated.

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Assume the client does not want resuscitation and take no action during arrest.

Question 2

A nurse uses an electronic health record (EHR) clinical pathway with prompts for pain assessments and early ambulation. What is the primary benefit of this resource?

Accepted Answer

Enhances consistency and quality of patient care.

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Reduces communication between healthcare team members.

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Limits the nurse's ability to use critical thinking skills.

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Ensures documentation is completed to meet legal requirements.

Question 3

To calculate paid nonproductive time when creating staffing schedules, which information does a nurse manager use?

Accepted Answer

Vacation time, holiday time, and sick time.

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Paid hours minus worked hours.

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Paid hours minus meeting time.

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Work time, educational time, and holiday time.

Question 4

Which scenario illustrates transformational leadership in nursing?

Accepted Answer

Inspiring staff with a shared vision and motivating them toward professional growth.

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Adapting leadership style based on staff competency and task complexity.

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Being chosen as a manager based on seniority and perceived natural ability.

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Setting strict policies and rewarding staff for compliance.

Question 5

Coordinating hiring, scheduling, and supply ordering on a telemetry unit reflects which nursing role component?

Accepted Answer

Manager.

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Facilitator.

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Administrator.

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Leader.

Question 6

Why is continuing education in evidence-based care cost-effective for a nursing staff?

Accepted Answer

It reduces errors and improves efficiency.

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It allows for lower staffing levels.

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It guarantees staff promotions.

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It lowers malpractice insurance premiums.

Question 7

A nurse fired after reporting client abuse files a whistleblower lawsuit. Which fact supports employer retaliation?

Accepted Answer

The nurse previously reported the abuse in writing to administration.

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The nurse organized a work protest before filing the complaint.

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The nurse threatened to reveal details to local media sources.

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The nurse was discharged after progressive discipline attempts.

Question 8

Which statement reflects a state-mandated nurse-patient ratio staffing model?

Accepted Answer

Staffing is based on a set number of clients cared for by one nurse.

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Staffing is based on the number of nursing hours per patient day.

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Staffing is based on how sick the clients are on the unit.

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Staffing is based on clients' age, diagnosis, and comorbidities.

Question 9

Which statement reflects the function of healthcare regulatory agencies?

Accepted Answer

Protecting public health by overseeing quality, provider conduct, and safety.

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Ensuring hospitals compete fairly for clients.

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Providing private insurance coverage for underinsured clients.

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Helping practitioners set their own workplace policies.

Question 10

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which intervention takes priority for a client recovering in the PACU?

Accepted Answer

Physiological needs.

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Self-esteem needs.

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Safety and security needs.

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Love and belonging needs.

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