Psychosocial Nursing Care Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the DSM-5? - CORRECT ANSWER To provide standardized
criteria for diagnosing mental health disorders, guide treatment planning, improve
communication among health care professionals, and support research and consistency of
diagnosis.
What are the principles of milieu therapy in mental health care? - CORRECT
ANSWER Milieu therapy uses the environment as part of treatment by promoting
safety, structure, routine, therapeutic relationships, patient participation, and positive social
interaction.
What is the difference between implicit, explicit, and unconscious bias? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Implicit bias refers to automatic attitudes outside of awareness.
- Explicit bias refers to conscious and openly expressed beliefs.
- Unconscious bias refers to hidden attitudes that influence behavior without awareness.
How are ethical principles applied in mental health care? - CORRECT
ANSWER Justice means fair care. Beneficence means acting in the patient's best
interest. Non maleficence means avoiding harm. Accountability means being responsible for
actions. Advocacy means speaking up for patients. Responsibility means providing safe care.
Fidelity means keeping promises. Confidentiality means protecting patient privacy.
What is included in a basic mental health assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Appearance, behavior, speech, mood, affect, thought process, thought
content, perception, cognition, insight, judgment, and risk for harm to self or others.
What is the difference between a safe and unsafe environment for mental health patients? -
CORRECT ANSWER A safe environment is calm, structured, respectful, predictable,
and free from hazards. An unsafe environment includes clutter, hazards, loud or threatening
behavior, lack of supervision, and emotionally invalidating interactions.
, What are therapeutic communication strategies in mental health care? - CORRECT
ANSWER Therapeutic communication includes active listening, open ended questions,
empathy, validation, calm tone, respectful body language, appropriate eye contact, and clear
boundaries.
What is the difference between adaptive and maladaptive defense mechanisms? - CORRECT
ANSWER Adaptive defense mechanisms support healthy coping and functioning.
Maladaptive defense mechanisms interfere with coping and can worsen stress and
functioning.
What are SMART goals in mental health care? - CORRECT ANSWER Goals that are
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time limited.
What are the manifestations and effects of acute, chronic, and toxic stress? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Acute stress is short term and may cause anxiety and physical tension.
- Chronic stress is long term and can lead to fatigue, anxiety, depression, and illness.
- Toxic stress is prolonged without support and can harm emotional regulation, physical
health, and long term mental health.
How can serious mental illness impact a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER It can affect
relationships, employment, education, self care, physical health, safety, independence, and
quality of life.
What does it mean that mental health disorders exist on a continuum? - CORRECT
ANSWER Symptoms and functioning range from mild to severe, and individuals can
move between wellness and illness over time.
What social determinants of health impact mental health? - CORRECT
ANSWER Housing stability, income, education, employment, access to health care,
social support, transportation, and exposure to violence or discrimination.
What are adverse childhood experiences and how do they affect mental health? - CORRECT
ANSWER Adverse childhood experiences include abuse, neglect, and household
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the purpose of the DSM-5? - CORRECT ANSWER To provide standardized
criteria for diagnosing mental health disorders, guide treatment planning, improve
communication among health care professionals, and support research and consistency of
diagnosis.
What are the principles of milieu therapy in mental health care? - CORRECT
ANSWER Milieu therapy uses the environment as part of treatment by promoting
safety, structure, routine, therapeutic relationships, patient participation, and positive social
interaction.
What is the difference between implicit, explicit, and unconscious bias? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Implicit bias refers to automatic attitudes outside of awareness.
- Explicit bias refers to conscious and openly expressed beliefs.
- Unconscious bias refers to hidden attitudes that influence behavior without awareness.
How are ethical principles applied in mental health care? - CORRECT
ANSWER Justice means fair care. Beneficence means acting in the patient's best
interest. Non maleficence means avoiding harm. Accountability means being responsible for
actions. Advocacy means speaking up for patients. Responsibility means providing safe care.
Fidelity means keeping promises. Confidentiality means protecting patient privacy.
What is included in a basic mental health assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER Appearance, behavior, speech, mood, affect, thought process, thought
content, perception, cognition, insight, judgment, and risk for harm to self or others.
What is the difference between a safe and unsafe environment for mental health patients? -
CORRECT ANSWER A safe environment is calm, structured, respectful, predictable,
and free from hazards. An unsafe environment includes clutter, hazards, loud or threatening
behavior, lack of supervision, and emotionally invalidating interactions.
, What are therapeutic communication strategies in mental health care? - CORRECT
ANSWER Therapeutic communication includes active listening, open ended questions,
empathy, validation, calm tone, respectful body language, appropriate eye contact, and clear
boundaries.
What is the difference between adaptive and maladaptive defense mechanisms? - CORRECT
ANSWER Adaptive defense mechanisms support healthy coping and functioning.
Maladaptive defense mechanisms interfere with coping and can worsen stress and
functioning.
What are SMART goals in mental health care? - CORRECT ANSWER Goals that are
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time limited.
What are the manifestations and effects of acute, chronic, and toxic stress? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Acute stress is short term and may cause anxiety and physical tension.
- Chronic stress is long term and can lead to fatigue, anxiety, depression, and illness.
- Toxic stress is prolonged without support and can harm emotional regulation, physical
health, and long term mental health.
How can serious mental illness impact a patient? - CORRECT ANSWER It can affect
relationships, employment, education, self care, physical health, safety, independence, and
quality of life.
What does it mean that mental health disorders exist on a continuum? - CORRECT
ANSWER Symptoms and functioning range from mild to severe, and individuals can
move between wellness and illness over time.
What social determinants of health impact mental health? - CORRECT
ANSWER Housing stability, income, education, employment, access to health care,
social support, transportation, and exposure to violence or discrimination.
What are adverse childhood experiences and how do they affect mental health? - CORRECT
ANSWER Adverse childhood experiences include abuse, neglect, and household
