NURS 3524 - Test 1 Full Questions With Complete Solutions
**10. CBT is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Nurses with
advanced practice training in mental
health can use CBT principles to develop interventions for a
variety of mental health conditions.
Here are some examples: **
a. Anxiety disorders, depression, and obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD)
b. Personality disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder
c. Substance use disorders, eating disorders, and post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD)
d. Dementia, intellectual disabilities, and developmental
disorders Correct Answers Answer: c. Substance use disorders,
eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD)
1. Stress is a complex response to external demands that can be
physical, emotional, or
psychological. Healthy stress, or eustress, can be motivating.
Unhealthy stress, or distress,
can have negative consequences for physical and mental health.
Here are some factors that
can contribute to unhealthy stress:
a. Positive social interactions, a sense of purpose, and
manageable workloads
b. Financial difficulties, job insecurity, and relationship
problems
c. Regular exercise, healthy sleep habits, and effective coping
mechanisms
,d. Feeling in control of one's environment and having a strong
support system Correct Answers Answer: b. Financial
difficulties, job insecurity, and relationship problems
10. A nurse is assessing a child who is suspected of having
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which would the nurse
identify as reflecting impulsiveness in the child?
a.inability to wait the child's turn
b.restlessness
c.difficulty completing a task
d. risk-taking behaviour Correct Answers D risk-taking
behaviour
10. Advocacy in mental health nursing involves:
a. Remaining silent on issues that impact patient care
b. Promoting social justice and equitable access to mental health
services
c. Ignoring systemic barriers that contribute to mental health
disparities
d. Accepting the status quo and existing power dynamics in
healthcare Correct Answers Answer: b. Promoting social justice
and equitable access to mental health services
10. Ethical communication in mental health nursing requires:
a. Withholding information from the patient to protect them,
even if they have the right to know
b. Maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patient's
privacy within legal and ethical
boundaries
,c. Sharing all patient information openly with the healthcare
team without consent
d. Making promises about treatment outcomes that cannot be
guaranteed Correct Answers Answer: b. Maintaining
confidentiality and respecting the patient's privacy within legal
and
ethical boundaries
10. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a collaborative approach
that helps patients explore their
ambivalence about change and increase their motivation for:
a. Accepting a diagnosis of mental illness
b. Engaging in treatment and building healthy coping skills
c. Convincing patients to follow a specific treatment plan set by
the nurse
d. Focusing solely on medication adherence Correct Answers
Answer: b. Engaging in treatment and building healthy coping
skills
10. Shared decision-making is a key element of patient-centered
care in mental health. This
means:
a. The nurse dictates the treatment plan based on their expertise
b. The patient has complete autonomy over all treatment
decisions
c. The nurse and patient collaboratively discuss treatment
options
d. The patient's family makes all treatment decisions on their
behalf Correct Answers Answer: c. The nurse and patient
collaboratively discuss treatment options
, 10. Technological advancements offer opportunities to improve
access to mental health care in
remote areas. Examples include:
a. Telehealth platforms for virtual consultations with mental
health professionals
b. Mobile applications for self-management and
psychoeducation
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b, technology creates barriers for those with
limited access Correct Answers Answer: c. Both a and b
11. Risk assessment in mental health aims to identify the
potential for:
a. Academic success
b. Suicide or self-harm
c. Positive social interactions
d. Quick recovery from mental illness Correct Answers
Answer: b. Suicide or self-harm
11. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees
certain rights to people with
mental illness, including:
a. The right to refuse mental health treatment at any time
b. The right to privacy and confidentiality of mental health
information
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b Correct Answers Answer: c. Both a and b
11. When considering the ethical implications of using
technology in mental health care, a nurse
should be mindful of:
**10. CBT is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Nurses with
advanced practice training in mental
health can use CBT principles to develop interventions for a
variety of mental health conditions.
Here are some examples: **
a. Anxiety disorders, depression, and obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD)
b. Personality disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder
c. Substance use disorders, eating disorders, and post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD)
d. Dementia, intellectual disabilities, and developmental
disorders Correct Answers Answer: c. Substance use disorders,
eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD)
1. Stress is a complex response to external demands that can be
physical, emotional, or
psychological. Healthy stress, or eustress, can be motivating.
Unhealthy stress, or distress,
can have negative consequences for physical and mental health.
Here are some factors that
can contribute to unhealthy stress:
a. Positive social interactions, a sense of purpose, and
manageable workloads
b. Financial difficulties, job insecurity, and relationship
problems
c. Regular exercise, healthy sleep habits, and effective coping
mechanisms
,d. Feeling in control of one's environment and having a strong
support system Correct Answers Answer: b. Financial
difficulties, job insecurity, and relationship problems
10. A nurse is assessing a child who is suspected of having
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Which would the nurse
identify as reflecting impulsiveness in the child?
a.inability to wait the child's turn
b.restlessness
c.difficulty completing a task
d. risk-taking behaviour Correct Answers D risk-taking
behaviour
10. Advocacy in mental health nursing involves:
a. Remaining silent on issues that impact patient care
b. Promoting social justice and equitable access to mental health
services
c. Ignoring systemic barriers that contribute to mental health
disparities
d. Accepting the status quo and existing power dynamics in
healthcare Correct Answers Answer: b. Promoting social justice
and equitable access to mental health services
10. Ethical communication in mental health nursing requires:
a. Withholding information from the patient to protect them,
even if they have the right to know
b. Maintaining confidentiality and respecting the patient's
privacy within legal and ethical
boundaries
,c. Sharing all patient information openly with the healthcare
team without consent
d. Making promises about treatment outcomes that cannot be
guaranteed Correct Answers Answer: b. Maintaining
confidentiality and respecting the patient's privacy within legal
and
ethical boundaries
10. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a collaborative approach
that helps patients explore their
ambivalence about change and increase their motivation for:
a. Accepting a diagnosis of mental illness
b. Engaging in treatment and building healthy coping skills
c. Convincing patients to follow a specific treatment plan set by
the nurse
d. Focusing solely on medication adherence Correct Answers
Answer: b. Engaging in treatment and building healthy coping
skills
10. Shared decision-making is a key element of patient-centered
care in mental health. This
means:
a. The nurse dictates the treatment plan based on their expertise
b. The patient has complete autonomy over all treatment
decisions
c. The nurse and patient collaboratively discuss treatment
options
d. The patient's family makes all treatment decisions on their
behalf Correct Answers Answer: c. The nurse and patient
collaboratively discuss treatment options
, 10. Technological advancements offer opportunities to improve
access to mental health care in
remote areas. Examples include:
a. Telehealth platforms for virtual consultations with mental
health professionals
b. Mobile applications for self-management and
psychoeducation
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b, technology creates barriers for those with
limited access Correct Answers Answer: c. Both a and b
11. Risk assessment in mental health aims to identify the
potential for:
a. Academic success
b. Suicide or self-harm
c. Positive social interactions
d. Quick recovery from mental illness Correct Answers
Answer: b. Suicide or self-harm
11. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees
certain rights to people with
mental illness, including:
a. The right to refuse mental health treatment at any time
b. The right to privacy and confidentiality of mental health
information
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b Correct Answers Answer: c. Both a and b
11. When considering the ethical implications of using
technology in mental health care, a nurse
should be mindful of:
