Objective Observation in Patient Care Quiz

What is the primary focus of maintaining a realistic nurse-patient relationship?

Focusing on the personal and emotional needs of the patient

Why is it important to avoid physical and verbal force in nursing care?

To ensure patient-centered care

How should a psychiatric-mental health nurse approach explanation of procedures to patients?

Adapting explanations to the patient's level of understanding

Why is it essential for psychiatric-mental health nurses to analyze symptom data?

To reveal the meaning and significance to the patient Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is emphasized when collecting comprehensive health data in psychiatric nursing?

Patient's health in general Signup and view all the answers

How do psychiatric-mental health nurses utilize diagnosis in their practice?

To determine level of risk and problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus in psychiatry based on the text?

Emotional experience Signup and view all the answers

How should a psychiatric nurse contribute to a patient's security according to the text?

By demonstrating consistency Signup and view all the answers

In psychiatric nursing, what should a nurse do to provide corrective emotional experiences to a patient?

Place demands on the patient he cannot meet Signup and view all the answers

What does 'acceptance' mean in psychiatric nursing as per the text?

Setting positive behaviors for the patient Signup and view all the answers

How can a nurse avoid unnecessarily increasing a patient's anxiety according to the text?

Showing attention to patient's deficits Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a key skill for a psychiatric nurse based on the text?

Recognizing one's own feelings and attitudes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a Psychiatric Social Worker?

Counseling for job placement and discharge planning Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of an Occupational Therapist in a psychiatric setting?

Assessing interpersonal responses of the patient using creative techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a Recreational Therapist working with psychiatric patients?

Planning activities to stimulate muscle coordination and socialization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Diversional Play Therapists while observing children during play?

Exploring children's behavior and relating it to conditions Signup and view all the answers

How do Creative Art Therapists encourage patients to express themselves?

By encouraging patients to express themselves freely through art Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of Psychiatric Nursing Aids/Attendants?

Providing therapeutic care under supervision Signup and view all the answers