Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 Blueprint

Flashcards covering the topics, point distributions, and required knowledge listed in the Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 Blueprint.

What topics are included under Foundational Concepts in Week 1 of the exam blueprint?

Mental Health Continuum, Diathesis-Stress Model, Social determinant of Health, Stigma/Bias, DSM-5, and Ethics.

How many points are associated with Foundational Concepts on the Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 Blueprint?

3 points.

What key topics are covered under Therapeutic Relationships in Week 1?

Phases of Therapeutic Relationship, Transference/Countertransference, Non-verbal techniques (SOLER/SURTEY), and Verbal Communication techniques.

How many points are allocated to the Therapeutic Relationships section on Exam 1?

10 points.

Which non-verbal techniques are specifically noted in the Therapeutic Relationships section?

SOLER/SURTEY.

What concepts are listed under Legal/Ethical Considerations for Week 1?

Voluntary vs Involuntary admission, Client right to privacy and exceptions to that, Informed consent / implied consent, Capacity vs competence, Psychiatric Advanced Directives, Torts (unintentional vs Intentional), Documentation, Restraints and Seclusion – nursing care / process, Least restrictive measures, and Medication over objection.

How many points are assigned to Legal/Ethical Considerations in the blueprint?

10 points.

What medication classes are covered under Treatment Modalities Pharm in Week 2?

Antianxiety Agents, Antidepressants, Mood-Stabilizing Agents, Antipsychotics, Sedative Hypnotic, and ADHD medications.

What specific medication information must students know for each pharmacological agent listed?

Major SE (side effects), life-threatening SE (side effects), and nursing teaching/considerations for clients taking each medication.

How many points are associated with Treatment Modalities Pharm on the Exam 1 Blueprint?

15 points.

What non-pharmacological topics are listed under Treatment Modalities: Non-Pharm?

Individual vs group therapy, Cognitive-Behavior therapy, Behavior therapy (examples), Group therapy factors of influence, Nurse role in groups, Milieu therapy, and Crisis therapy.

How many points are allocated to Treatment Modalities: Non-Pharm on Exam 1?

7 points.

What is the total number of points on the Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 Blueprint?

45 points.