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Question 1 of 5

Which qualifications are appropriate to the scope of practice of the psychiatric/mental health registered nurse generalist?

A. The nurse generalist is qualified by meeting a minimum of a master's degree in nursing.

B. The nurse generalist is qualified to order client medications based on tests and laboratory values.

C. The nurse generalist is qualified to implement crisis intervention.

D. The nurse generalist is qualified to assess, designate, and document a client's medical diagnosis.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The nurse generalist is qualified to implement crisis intervention.

Question 2 of 5

A parent says, 'My 2-year-old child refuses toilet training and shouts 'No!' when given directions. What do you think is wrong?' Select the nurse's best reply.

A. Your child needs firmer control. It is important to set limits now.'

B. This is normal for your child's age. The child is striving for independence.'

C. There may be developmental problems. Most children are toilet trained by age 2.'

D. Some undesirable attitudes are developing. A child psychologist can help you develop a plan.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: This is normal for your child's age. The child is striving for independence.'

Question 3 of 5

The mother of a child with Asperger disorder tells the nurse that her child has few playmates. She states, 'He has such poor social skills with other children, and he strongly rejects any change in his routine by throwing a tantrum.' Based on this information, the nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis as the priority?

A. Self-Care Deficits related to repeated tantrums

B. Risk for Injury related to Asperger disorder

C. Ineffective Family Coping related to having a child with Asperger disorder

D. Risk for Social Isolation related to poor social skills of the child

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Risk for Social Isolation related to poor social skills of the child

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following questions would be most helpful in beginning an initial assessment interview for a patient who has just been admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit?

A. Have you had any previous psychiatric admissions?'

B. What brings you into the hospital today?'

C. Have you had any thoughts about trying to harm yourself?'

D. How would you describe your relationship with your spouse?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: What brings you into the hospital today?'

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is preparing a presentation about mental health problems associated with specific cultural groups. When describing mental health problems associated with Asian Americans, Polynesians, and Pacific Islanders, the nurse would address high rates of which of the following?

A. Schizophrenia

B. Manic disorders

C. Dementia

D. Suicide

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Suicide

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