Question 1

Which service would be expected to provide resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if needed, for persons with serious mental illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clubhouse model 
B)  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 
C)  Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) 
D)  Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) 
A)  Clubhouse model 
B)  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 
C)  Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) 
D)  Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET)

Question 2

The sibling of a patient diagnosed with a serious mental illness asks why a case manager has been assigned. The nurse's reply should cite which of the following as the major advantage of the use of case management?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The case manager can modify traditional psychotherapy for patients so that it is more flexible." 
B)  "Case managers coordinate services and help with accessing them, making sure the patient's needs are met." 
C)  "The case manager can focus on social skills training and esteem building in the real world where the patient lives." 
D)  "Having a case manager has been shown to reduce hospitalizations, which prevents disruption and saves money." 
A)  "The case manager can modify traditional psychotherapy for patients so that it is more flexible." 
B)  "Case managers coordinate services and help with accessing them, making sure the patient's needs are met." 
C)  "The case manager can focus on social skills training and esteem building in the real world where the patient lives." 
D)  "Having a case manager has been shown to reduce hospitalizations, which prevents disruption and saves money."

Question 3

A consumer at a rehabilitative psychosocial program says to the nurse, "People are not cleaning up behind themselves in the bathrooms. The building is dirty and cluttered." How should the nurse respond?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage the consumer to discuss it at a meeting with everyone. 
B)  Hire a professional cleaning service to clean the restrooms. 
C)  Address the complaint at the next staff meeting. 
D)  Tell the consumer, "That's not my problem." 
A)  Encourage the consumer to discuss it at a meeting with everyone. 
B)  Hire a professional cleaning service to clean the restrooms. 
C)  Address the complaint at the next staff meeting. 
D)  Tell the consumer, "That's not my problem."

Question 4

Which statements most clearly indicate that the speaker views mental illness with stigma?

Accepted Answer

A)  "We are all a little bit crazy." 
B)  "If people with mental illness would go to church, their problems would be solved." 
C)  "Many mental illnesses are genetically transmitted. It's no one's fault that the illness occurs." 
D)  "Anyone can have a mental illness. War or natural disasters can be too stressful for healthy people." 
E)  "People with mental illness are lazy. They get government disability cheques instead of working." 
A)  "We are all a little bit crazy." 
B)  "If people with mental illness would go to church, their problems would be solved." 
C)  "Many mental illnesses are genetically transmitted. It's no one's fault that the illness occurs." 
D)  "Anyone can have a mental illness. War or natural disasters can be too stressful for healthy people." 
E)  "People with mental illness are lazy. They get government disability cheques instead of working."

Question 5

A nurse's neighbour says, "My sister has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder but will not take her medication. I have tried to help her for over 20 years, but it seems like everything I do fails. Do you have any suggestions?" Select the nurse's best response.

Accepted Answer

A)  "The Schizophrenia Society of Canada offers a family education series that you might find helpful." 
B)  "Since your sister is noncompliant, perhaps it's time for her to be changed to injectable medication." 
C)  "You have done all you can. Now it's time to put yourself first and move on with your life." 
D)  "You cannot help her. Would it be better for you to discontinue your relationship?" 
A)  "The Schizophrenia Society of Canada offers a family education series that you might find helpful." 
B)  "Since your sister is noncompliant, perhaps it's time for her to be changed to injectable medication." 
C)  "You have done all you can. Now it's time to put yourself first and move on with your life." 
D)  "You cannot help her. Would it be better for you to discontinue your relationship?"

Question 6

Many people brought before a criminal court have mental illness, have committed minor offences, and are off medications. The judge consults the nurse at the local community mental health centre for guidance about how to respond when handling such cases. Which advice from the nurse would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Sometimes a little time in jail makes people rethink what they've been doing and puts them back on the right track." 
B)  "Sentencing such people to participate in treatment instead of incarcerating them has been shown to reduce repeat offences." 
C)  "Arresting these people helps them in the long run. Sometimes we cannot hospitalize them, but in jail they will get their medication." 
D)  "Research suggests that special mental health courts do not make much difference so far, but outpatient commitment does seem to help." 
A)  "Sometimes a little time in jail makes people rethink what they've been doing and puts them back on the right track." 
B)  "Sentencing such people to participate in treatment instead of incarcerating them has been shown to reduce repeat offences." 
C)  "Arresting these people helps them in the long run. Sometimes we cannot hospitalize them, but in jail they will get their medication." 
D)  "Research suggests that special mental health courts do not make much difference so far, but outpatient commitment does seem to help."

Which service would be expected to provide resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if needed, for persons with serious mental illness?

The sibling of a patient diagnosed with a serious mental illness asks why a case manager has been assigned. The nurse's reply should cite which of the following as the major advantage of the use of case management?

A consumer at a rehabilitative psychosocial program says to the nurse, "People are not cleaning up behind themselves in the bathrooms. The building is dirty and cluttered." How should the nurse respond?

Which statements most clearly indicate that the speaker views mental illness with stigma?

A nurse's neighbour says, "My sister has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder but will not take her medication. I have tried to help her for over 20 years, but it seems like everything I do fails. Do you have any suggestions?" Select the nurse's best response.

Mental Health and Mental Illness

Historical Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Care Within Various Settings

Relevant Theories and Therapies for Nursing Practice

Understanding Responses to Stress

The Nursing Process and Standards of Care for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Ethical Responsibilities and Legal Obligations for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice

Cultural Considerations for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Therapeutic Relationships

Communication and the Clinical Interview

Psychotropic Drugs

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Bipolar Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating and Feeding Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Psychoactive Substance Use and Treatment

Personality Disorders

Sleepwake Disorders

Crisis and Disaster

Suicide and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Anger, Aggression, and Violence

Interpersonal Violence: Child, Older Adult, and Intimate Partner Abuse

Sexual Assault

Sexuality and Gender

Disorders of Children and Adolescents

Psychosocial Needs of the Older Adult

Psychological Needs of Patients With Medical Conditions

Care for the Dying and for Those Who Grieve

Forensic Psychiatric Nursing

Therapeutic Groups

Family Interventions

Integrative and Complimentary Therapies

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Exam 29: Living With Recurrent and Persistent Mental Illness

Which service would be expected to provide resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if needed, for persons with serious mental illness?

The sibling of a patient diagnosed with a serious mental illness asks why a case manager has been assigned. The nurse's reply should cite which of the following as the major advantage of the use of case management?

A consumer at a rehabilitative psychosocial program says to the nurse, "People are not cleaning up behind themselves in the bathrooms. The building is dirty and cluttered." How should the nurse respond?

Which statements most clearly indicate that the speaker views mental illness with stigma?

A nurse's neighbour says, "My sister has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder but will not take her medication. I have tried to help her for over 20 years, but it seems like everything I do fails. Do you have any suggestions?" Select the nurse's best response.

Mental Health and Mental Illness

Historical Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Care Within Various Settings

Relevant Theories and Therapies for Nursing Practice

Understanding Responses to Stress

The Nursing Process and Standards of Care for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Ethical Responsibilities and Legal Obligations for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice

Cultural Considerations for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Therapeutic Relationships

Communication and the Clinical Interview

Psychotropic Drugs

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Depressive Disorders

Bipolar Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating and Feeding Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Psychoactive Substance Use and Treatment

Personality Disorders

Sleepwake Disorders

Crisis and Disaster

Suicide and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Anger, Aggression, and Violence

Interpersonal Violence: Child, Older Adult, and Intimate Partner Abuse

Sexual Assault

Sexuality and Gender

Disorders of Children and Adolescents

Psychosocial Needs of the Older Adult

Psychological Needs of Patients With Medical Conditions

Care for the Dying and for Those Who Grieve

Forensic Psychiatric Nursing

Therapeutic Groups

Family Interventions

Integrative and Complimentary Therapies

Filters