Capstone Quiz Assessment Mental health Questions and Answers

Considering the plan of care for a hospitalized patient, the nurse recognizes which of
the following measures as being the most effective way to reduce the risk of a lawsuit? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Selecting the least restrictive treatment environment for the
patient
A patient, who has been disruptive on the unit, was placed in locked seclusion without
trying other least restrictive nursing intervention first to control their behaviors. The
nurse recognizes this nursing action as? - CORRECT ANSWER-False imprisonment
What is the best first approach to take when a severely psychotic patient needs to give
consent prior to administering psychotropic medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Offer
the medication with a brief explanation to see if the patient is willing to take it.
The 5 Bioethical Principles - CORRECT ANSWER--Beneficence
-Autonomy
-Justice
-Fidelity
-Veracity
The nurse tells the patient "I've noticed that you seem unhappy when we discussed
your relationship with your spouse." The nurse has used the therapeutic technique of: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Making an observation
Which of these statements by the nurse indicates the best response to convey a caring,
respectful attitude toward the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-I want to be sure I
understand what you're saying to me
A patient reports to the nurse feelings of nausea, weakness, and headache every day
when the scheduled therapy session is about to begin. The nurse recognizes this as? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Conversion reaction
A patient states to the nurse: "I am tired of all these groups, it's just too much for me to
handle." Using supportive confrontation, the best response by the nurse would be: -
CORRECT ANSWER-"I know you're finding this difficult, but I believe you can get
through it."
Elisa, a 19 year old patient told you that she cannot talk about her recent miscarriage as
it's to painful for her. She states "I become very anxious just thinking about it and I'm
unsure if I can go through another pregnancy." - CORRECT ANSWER-Suppression
A woman was brought to the emergency room by the local policy after she was found
wandering at a state park during the night. She was unable to tell the police or nurse her
name, where she lives, or where she works. - CORRECT ANSWER-Dissociation
A student majoring in accounting failed the first two exams of the semester and then
complained to you that all of the lectures given by her professor were disorganized and
unclear. - CORRECT ANSWER-Rationalization
A college male has an impulsive, explosive and aggressive nature. He tried out for the
college boxing team where he has worked hard and become a successful member of
the team. He