#1
Which of the following is an ethical principle often applied in psychiatric nursing?
Beneficence
Punishment
Isolation
Neglect
#2
What is the primary goal of therapeutic communication in psychiatric nursing?
To entertain patients
To establish trust and rapport
To manipulate patients
To persuade patients to follow instructions
#3
What is the role of a psychiatric nurse in advocating for patient rights?
To ignore patient concerns
To ensure patient autonomy is respected
To make decisions on behalf of the patient
To limit patient choices
#4
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of being truthful and honest with patients?
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
Fidelity
Veracity
#5
What is the primary objective of using empathy in psychiatric nursing?
To distance oneself from patients' emotions
To foster understanding and connection with patients
To manipulate patients' feelings
To impose one's own emotions onto patients
#6
What is an example of an ethical dilemma in psychiatric nursing?
Administering medication as prescribed
Ensuring patient safety while respecting autonomy
Ignoring patient rights
Using physical restraints without consent
#7
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in the context of psychiatric nursing?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Hospitalization and Inpatient Assessment Procedures
Human Intervention Protocol for Assessment and Analysis
Healthcare Information for Patient Administration and Authorization
#8
Which of the following is NOT an example of a psychiatric nursing ethical standard?
Confidentiality
Informed consent
Overmedication
Nonmaleficence
#9
Which of the following is an example of a boundary violation in psychiatric nursing?
Maintaining professional distance from patients
Sharing personal information with patients
Respecting patients' privacy
Encouraging patients to express their feelings
#10
What is the primary role of a psychiatric nurse in the context of involuntary hospitalization?
To overrule patient decisions
To advocate for patient rights
To administer medications against patient will
To enforce strict rules and regulations
#11
In psychiatric nursing, what does 'least restrictive environment' refer to?
Restricting patient movement within the facility
Placing patients in solitary confinement
Using physical restraints as the first line of defense
Allowing patients the most freedom while ensuring safety
#12
What does 'duty to warn' entail in psychiatric nursing?
Warning patients about potential side effects of medication
Informing patients about their rights
Informing potential victims of a patient's threat of harm
Ensuring patients follow hospital rules
#13
What is the role of informed consent in psychiatric nursing?
To coerce patients into treatment
To provide patients with information about treatment options
To deprive patients of their autonomy
To make decisions for patients without their input
#14
Which ethical principle guides the psychiatric nurse in maintaining patient confidentiality?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Justice
Fidelity
#15
What is the significance of using evidence-based practice in psychiatric nursing?
To rely solely on intuition and personal experience
To base nursing interventions on research evidence and clinical expertise
To disregard the latest research findings
To experiment with untested methods