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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Videbeck Test Bank
Chapter 1
1. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted
client. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on
the individual's mental health?
A) Not needing others for companionship
B) The ability to effectively manage stress
C) A family history of mental illness
D) Striving for total self-reliance Ans: B Feedback:
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Individual factors influencing mental health include biologic makeup, autonomy,
independence, self-esteem, capacity for growth, vitality, ability to find meaning in life,
emotional resilience or hardiness, sense of belonging, reality orientation, and coping or
stress management abilities. Interpersonal factors such as intimacy and a balance of
separateness and connectedness are both needed for good mental health, and
therefore a healthy person would need others for companionship. A family history of
mental illness could relate to the biologic makeup of an individual, which may have a
negative impact on an individual's mental health, as well as a negative impact on an
individual's interpersonal and socialñcultural factors of health. Total self-reliance is not
possible, and a positive social/cultural factor is access to adequate resources.
2. Which of the following statements about mental illness are true? Select all that apply. A)
Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both.
B) Mental illness is only due to social/cultural factors.
C) Social/cultural factors that relate to mental illness include excessive dependency
on or withdrawal from relationships.
D) Individuals suffering from mental illness are usually able to cope effectively with
daily life.
E) Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction with
relationships and self. Ans: A, D, E Feedback:
Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both. Mental
illness may be related to individual, interpersonal, or social/cultural factors. Excessive
dependency on or withdrawal from relationships are interpersonal factors that relate to
mental illness. Individuals suffering from mental illness can feel overwhelmed with daily
life. Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction with
relationships and self.
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ctive behavior
A client grieving the recent loss of her husband asks if she is becoming mentally ill
ìYou are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to the loss you have
s
Mental illness includes general dissatisfaction with self, ineffec
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Health Nursing Exam Questions & Study Guide latest update
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Videbeck Test Bank
Chapter 1
1. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted
client. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on
the individual's mental health?
A) Not needing others for companionship
B) The ability to effectively manage stress
C) A family history of mental illness
D) Striving for total self-reliance Ans: B Feedback:
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,Psychiatric Nursing 8th Edition Test Bank – videbeck Mental
Health Nursing Exam Questions & Study Guide latest update
Individual factors influencing mental health include biologic makeup, autonomy,
independence, self-esteem, capacity for growth, vitality, ability to find meaning in life,
emotional resilience or hardiness, sense of belonging, reality orientation, and coping or
stress management abilities. Interpersonal factors such as intimacy and a balance of
separateness and connectedness are both needed for good mental health, and
therefore a healthy person would need others for companionship. A family history of
mental illness could relate to the biologic makeup of an individual, which may have a
negative impact on an individual's mental health, as well as a negative impact on an
individual's interpersonal and socialñcultural factors of health. Total self-reliance is not
possible, and a positive social/cultural factor is access to adequate resources.
2. Which of the following statements about mental illness are true? Select all that apply. A)
Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both.
B) Mental illness is only due to social/cultural factors.
C) Social/cultural factors that relate to mental illness include excessive dependency
on or withdrawal from relationships.
D) Individuals suffering from mental illness are usually able to cope effectively with
daily life.
E) Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction with
relationships and self. Ans: A, D, E Feedback:
Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both. Mental
illness may be related to individual, interpersonal, or social/cultural factors. Excessive
dependency on or withdrawal from relationships are interpersonal factors that relate to
mental illness. Individuals suffering from mental illness can feel overwhelmed with daily
life. Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction with
relationships and self.
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ctive behavior
A client grieving the recent loss of her husband asks if she is becoming mentally ill
ìYou are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to the loss you have
s
Mental illness includes general dissatisfaction with self, ineffec
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