30 Questions
Which aspect of a N I C intervention reflects current clinical practice?
Coordination of care
What specific intervention reflects the scientific structuring of the environment in psychiatric nursing practice?
Milieu therapy
According to the American Nurses Association standards, which intervention can be implemented by any psychiatric/mental health nurse generalist?
Milieu therapy
What does a psychiatric/mental health nurse generalist NOT have the authority to do?
Prescriptive authority
Which intervention involves the therapeutic relationship and counseling in psychiatric nursing?
Psychotherapy
What is the primary purpose of implementing interventions selected during the planning stage in nursing care?
To execute specific interventions
What is the main purpose of concept mapping in the context of nursing?
Showing interrelationships among medical and nursing diagnoses, assessment data, and treatments
Why is documentation of the nursing process considered important in legal cases involving nurses?
As evidence in cases of negligence by nurses
What is a key characteristic of problem-oriented recording in nursing documentation?
It has a list of problems as its basis
In focus charting for nursing documentation, what cannot be chosen as the focus?
Medical diagnosis
What aspect of the client does concept mapping help students develop a holistic view of?
Clients
How does concept mapping contribute to enhancing nursing students' skills?
By enhancing critical-thinking skills
Which step of the nursing process are general and specialty standards written around?
Diagnosis
In most state nursing practice acts, the nursing process is defined as a legal responsibility of nursing. Which of the following is NOT a part of the nursing process as defined in the text?
Collaboration
Which term is defined as a health delivery process that aims to provide quality healthcare, reduce fragmentation, improve client's quality of life, and manage costs?
Case management
What does managed care aim to control the balance between?
Cost and quality of care
Which correctly written nursing diagnosis is directly supported by the text?
Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to suspiciousness evidenced by 20-pound weight loss
Which term refers to a concept intended to ensure that quality healthcare is provided in a cost-effective manner?
Managed care
What is the role of a case manager in a healthcare setting?
Negotiating with multiple healthcare providers for client services
What are Critical Pathways of Care (CPCs) in a case management system?
A system to determine categories of care, timeline, and responsible parties
Why are CPCs intended to be standardized?
To ensure uncomplicated cases receive consistent care
What is the primary goal of a nurse in psychiatry according to the text?
Assisting clients in adapting to stressors
In psychiatric nursing, what are the goals directed towards?
Change in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Why are nurses considered valuable members of an interdisciplinary team in psychiatric settings?
For assisting clients with adaptation to stressors and contributing to goal achievement
Which core function of EHRs involves tools that aid healthcare providers in making clinical decisions?
Decision support
In the A P I E documentation format, what does the 'E' stand for?
Evaluation
Which type of documentation is commonly used as accompanying documentation in a problem-oriented system?
Flow sheets
What is the main purpose of electronic health records (EHRs) according to the text?
To improve both the quality of client care and the efficiency of the healthcare system
Which type of charting entry would typically include vital signs like body temperature?
'Temperature 101.4 degrees Fahrenheit'
In the context of electronic documentation, what function involves managing orders for tests, medications, or treatments?
Order entry/order management
Test your knowledge on the implementation of N I C interventions in clinical practice, based on research and current standards. Topics include coordination of care, health teaching, prescriptive authority, therapeutic relationship, and more.
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