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NURS 661 Exam 1 Questions with Solved Correct
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1. The nurse prepares to assess a patient diagnosed with major depression
for disturbances in circadian rhythms. Which question should the nurse
ask this patient?
a. Have you ever seen or heard things that others do not?
b. What are your worst and best times of the day?
c. How would you describe your thinking?
d. Do you think your memory is failing?: Answer: B
2. The nurse is serving on a committee charged with reviewing the roles
and responsibilities of the nurses on the psychiatric unit. Which
publication should the nurse bring to the first meeting?
1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
2. American Nurses Credentialing Center certification requirements
3. American Nurses Association, Code of Ethics
4. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice: Answer: 4
3. The psychiatric mental health nurse reflecting on professional role
activities is referred to the standards of professional performance by a
colleague. To which organization should the nurse look for guidance?
1. North American Nursing Diagnosis Association
2. American Nurses Credentialing Center
3. National League for Nursing
4. American Nurses Association: Answer: 4
4. The psychiatric mental health nurse is working with the new graduate
nurse who is orienting to the psychiatric unit. Which comment by the new
graduate indicates further clarification of the generalist-nursing role is
needed?
1. I would feel better if you would look at my documentation that addresses
progress toward treatment goals.
2. I will spend time each day evaluating the effectiveness of the therapeutic
milieu.
3. I am a little nervous about conducting psychotherapy with clients.
4. I am doing some reading on how to incorporate complementary interven-
tions into treatment plans.: Answer: 3
