TEST BANK For Varcarolis Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 5th Ed Fosbre 2025 ISBN: 9780323810302

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Test Bank for Varcarolis Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Healt Nursing 5th Edition Fosbre-latest version (1 -28 chapters) questions and answers 2025 Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 01: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing Chapter 02: Mental Health and Mental Illness Chapter 03: Theories and Therapies Chapter 04: Biological Basis for Understanding Psychopharmacology Chapter 05: Settings for Psychiatric Care Chapter 06: Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice Chapter 07: Nursing Process and QSEN: The Foundation for Safe and Effective Care Chapter 08: Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice Chapter 09: Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical Interview Chapter 10: Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders Chapter 11: Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Chapter 12: Somatic System Disorders and Dissociative Disorders Chapter 13: Personality Disorders Chapter 14: Eating Disorders Chapter 15: Mood Disorders: Depression Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders Chapter 17: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders and Other Psychotic Disorders Chapter 18: Neurocognitive Disorders Chapter 19: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Chapter 20: Crisis and Mass Disaster Chapter 21: Child, Partner, and Elder Violence Chapter 22: Sexual Violence Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior Chapter 24: Anger, Aggression, and Violence Chapter 25: Care for the Dying and Those Who Grieve Chapter 26: Children and Adolescents Chapter 27: Adults Chapter 28: Older Adults Test Bank: Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (5th Edition by Varcarolis) 2 Chapter 01: Practicing the Science and the Art of Psychiatric Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient living in the community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the patient will: a. deny suicidal ideation. b. report a sense of well-being. c. take medications as prescribed. d. attend clinic appointments on time. ANS: B Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and improving role performance. The goal of recovery is to empower the individual with mental illness to achieve a sense of meaning and satisfaction in life and to function at the highest possible level of wellness. The incorrect options focus on the classic medical model rather than recovery. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application (Applying) REF: 2 TOP: Nursing Process: Outcomes Identification MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance 2. In the shift-change report, an off-going nurse criticizes a patient who wears heavy makeup. Which comment by the nurse who receives the report best demonstrates advocacy? a. This is a psychiatric hospital. Craziness is what we are all about. b. Lets all show acceptance of this patient by wearing lots of makeup too. c. Your comments are inconsiderate and inappropriate. Keep the report objective. d. Our patients need our help to learn behaviors that will help them get along in society. ANS: D Accepting patients needs for self-expression and seeking to teach skills that will contribute to their well-being demonstrate respect and are important parts of advocacy. The on-