Mental Health Nursing

Question 1

Define mental illness

Answer 1

Clinically significant disturbance in an individuals cognition, emotional regulation or behaviour.

Question 2

List the 6 roles or a MH RN

Answer 2

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships
Undertake holistic assessment
Work collaboratively with clients and carers
Collaborate and advocate
Develop treatment and recovery plans
Establish crisis management plans
Administer meds
Documentation
Monitor physical health

Question 3

What is the aim of the therapeutic relationship

Answer 3

• facilitate communication of distressing thoughts and feelings inclusive of the carer’s POV
• assist client with problem solving
• help client examine self defeating behaviours
• promote self care and independence

Question 4

Identify four phases of the therapeutic relationship

Answer 4

• orientation phase
• identification phase
• exploitation phase
• resolution

Question 5

What is congruence

Answer 5

Displaying genuineness, transparency and self disclosure

Question 6

5 ways you can demostrate congruence

Answer 6

• relate in a sincere and honest manner
• match body language with what you are saying
• don’t pretend to be an expert
• promote autonomy
• be transparent

Question 7

How do we support recovery and uphold principles

Answer 7

Promote optimal QOL
Support inclusion
Challenge stigmatising attitudes
Tailor care and treatment
Focus on strength
Less restrictive practice

Question 8

How can we ensure active listening is occurring

Answer 8

Acknowledgement
Clarify
Paraphrase
Empathise
Summarise

Question 9

4 ways to show good clinical communication skills

Answer 9

• identify problems the patient wishes to address
• clarify patients prior knowledge
• easily understood language
• structure interview logically