Midterm Review NURS 150 PDF

Midterm Review NURS 150 1.Who is considered the founder of modern psychiatric nursing in Canada? A) Florence Nightingale B) Hildegard Peplau C) Dorothea Dix D) Mary Seacole Answer: B) Hildegard Peplau In which year was the first psychiatric nursing program established in Canada?...

Midterm Review NURS 150 1.Who is considered the founder of modern psychiatric nursing in Canada? A) Florence Nightingale B) Hildegard Peplau C) Dorothea Dix D) Mary Seacole Answer: B) Hildegard Peplau In which year was the first psychiatric nursing program established in Canada? A) 1908 B) 1925 C) 1950 D) 1967 Answer: C) 1950 Which Canadian province was the first to regulate psychiatric nursing as a distinct profession? A) Ontario B) British Columbia C) Alberta D) Manitoba Answer: D) Manitoba Which act primarily governs the practice of psychiatric nursing in Canada? A) Mental Health Act B) Health Professions Act C) Nursing Act D) Public Health Act Answer: A) Mental Health Act What is the primary ethical principle in psychiatric nursing? A) Autonomy B) Beneficence C) Non-maleficence D) Justice Answer: A) Autonomy Which of the following is a legal requirement for psychiatric nurses when administering medication? A) Informed consent B) Physician’s order C) Patient’s family approval D) Supervisor’s approval Answer: B) Physician’s order What is the term for the legal responsibility of psychiatric nurses to protect patients from harm? A) Duty of care B) Confidentiality C) Advocacy D) Competence Answer: A) Duty of care What is the first step in the problem-solving process in psychiatric nursing? A) Implementation B) Assessment C) Planning D) Evaluation Answer: B) Assessment What is the purpose of using the nursing process in psychiatric nursing? A) To provide a structured approach to patient care B) To ensure medication compliance C) To document patient interactions D) To manage nursing staff Answer: A) To provide a structured approach to patient care What is the role of critical thinking in psychiatric nursing? A) To follow protocols without question B) To challenge assumptions and explore alternatives C) To ensure compliance with regulations D) To maintain patient records Answer: B) To challenge assumptions and explore alternatives Which problem-solving model is commonly used in the psychiatric nursing process? A) SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) B) ADPIE (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) C) SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) D) PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) Answer: B) ADPIE (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) What is the importance of reflection in critical thinking for psychiatric nurses? A) To review and improve clinical practice B) To complete documentation C) To follow hospital policies D) To manage patient schedules Answer: A) To review and improve clinical practice Which of the following is an example of a critical thinking attitude in psychiatric nursing? A) Curiosity B) Compliance C) Indifference D) Passivity Answer: A) Curiosity How can psychiatric nurses enhance their problem- solving skills? A) By attending workshops and training sessions B) By avoiding complex cases C) By following routines strictly D) By limiting patient interactions Answer: A) By attending workshops and training sessions Which critical thinking strategy involves considering the patient’s perspective in care planning? A) Empathy B) Analysis C) Synthesis D) Evaluation Answer: A) Empathy