Mental Health Nursing Chapter 1-10 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

One implication of Freud's theory of the unconscious on psychiatric mental health nursing is related to the consideration that conscious and unconscious influences can help nurses better understand A) the root causes of client suffering. B) the client's immature behavior. C) the client's interpersonal interactions. D) the client's psychological ability to reason. {Ans: A) the root causes of client suffering.}The basic functional unit of the nervous system is called a: A) neuron. B) synapse. C) receptor. D) neurotransmitter. {Ans: A) neuron.}The nurse providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a toddler should advise that childhood temper tantrums are best handled by: A) giving the child what he is asking for. B) scolding the child when he displays tantrum behaviors. C) spanking the child at the onset of the tantrum behaviors. D) ignoring the tantrum and giving attention when the child acts appropriately. {Ans: D) ignoring the tantrum and giving attention when the child acts appropriately.}A nursing diagnosis for a client with a psychiatric disorder serves the purpose of A) justifying the use of certain psychotropic medication. B) providing data essential for insurance reimbursement. C) providing a framework for selecting appropriate interventions. D) identifying information to be placed