HP III Midterm-Ques ons and answers | Updated New
2026
define mental health
World Health Organisa on (WHO) defines health as a 'state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity'
what is the mental illness con nuum
The Con nuum aims to support all individuals across the lifespan, including those with mul ple
and complex need.
How does dividing the con nuum into quadrants help to understand the con nuum of mental
health/mental wellness?
The mental health con nuum is a range of wellbeing having mental health and mental illness at
the two extreme ends. Depending on the circumstances of any individual at any me, they may
find themselves at one point of the con nuum and shi) posi on as their situa on improves or
deteriorates.
What is resilience?
Showing a tendency to recover quickly from setbacks, shock, injuries, adversity, and stress while
maintaining a mission and organiza onal focus.
- ability to adapt to difficult situa ons. When stress, adversity or trauma strikes, you s ll
experience anger, grief and pain, but you're able to keep func oning both physically and
psychologically.
- coping mechanism
What are some mental health promo ons?
- Enhances capacity to take control of life and health
- Promotes resiliency
- Relies on intersectoral linkages
- Takes a posi ve perspec ve
What is trauma informed care?
A framework of thinking and interven ons that are directed by a thorough understanding of the
profound neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects trauma has on an
,individual—recognizing that person's constant interdependent needs for safety, connec ons,
and ways to manage emo ons/impulses.
What is a trigger?
• Signals that act as signs of possible danger, based on historical trauma c experiences and
which lead to a set of emo onal, physiological, and behavioral responses that arise in the
service of survival and safety (e.g., sights, sounds, smells, touch).
• Triggers are all about one's percep ons experienced as reality. The mind/body connec on sets
in mo on a fight, flight, or freeze response.
• A triggered individual experiences fear, panic, upset, and agita on.
What is a acute trauma with examples and characteris cs?
• (Type I) results from exposure to a single overwhelming event.
• Examples: Rape, death of a loved one, natural disaster
• Characteris cs: Detailed memories, omens, hyper-vigilance, exaggerated startle response,
mispercep ons or overreac ons
What is a complex trauma with examples and characteris cs?
• (Type II) results from extended exposure to trauma zing situa ons.
• Examples: Prolonged exposure to violence or bullying, profound neglect, series of home
removals
• Characteris cs: Denial and psychological numbing, dissocia on, rage, social withdrawal, sense
of foreshortened future
What is a crossover trauma with examples and characteris cs?
• (Type III) results from a single trauma c event that is devasta ng enough to have long-las ng
effects.
• Examples: Mass casualty school shoo ng, car accident with fatali es involved, refugee
disloca on
• Characteris cs: Perpetual mourning or depression, chronic pain, concentra on problems,
sleep disturbances, irritability
What is s gma?
a set of nega ve and o)en unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about
something ex. mental health
, how can a nurse empower woman to overcome domes c abuse?
- respect confiden ality
- believe &validate her experiences
- acknowledge the injus ce
- respect her autonomy
- help her plan for further safety
- promote access to community services
what nega ve effects does mental health have on individuals and society?
Homelessness, poverty, employment, safety, and the local economy.
- They may impact the produc vity of local businesses and health care costs, impede the ability
of children and youth to succeed in school, and lead to family and community disrup on.
Stats: How many Canadians will have a mental health problem in their life me?
1 in 5 Canadians will have mental health problems in their life me
Stats: How many Canadians will develop a mental health problem before they reach 40 yrs old?
1 in 2 Canadians
According to this ar cle, "Improving Healthcare for LGBTQ Popula ons" what are the mental
health dispari es faced by LGBTQ popula ons in Canada?
Lack of access Mental health isn't being addressed, being like that is a more hos le and social
environment, has more substance abuse with lack of support, more likely to be homeless
Stats: How many LGBTQ face discrimina on?
2/3 of LGBTQ face discrimina on
Stats: What is the suicide rate for LGBTQ?
Suicide 2.5x more than general heterosexual in USA
How to respect diversity?
inclusion (equal access to food etc.), respect, accountability (ensure transparency in all process
of communica on), accessibility (equally avail reaches to everyone in equal manor), equally
(provided equally regardless of race),
Discuss ways nurses might implement the 10 ps in the above ar cle in the care of LGBTQ
clients in a community seGng
2026
define mental health
World Health Organisa on (WHO) defines health as a 'state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity'
what is the mental illness con nuum
The Con nuum aims to support all individuals across the lifespan, including those with mul ple
and complex need.
How does dividing the con nuum into quadrants help to understand the con nuum of mental
health/mental wellness?
The mental health con nuum is a range of wellbeing having mental health and mental illness at
the two extreme ends. Depending on the circumstances of any individual at any me, they may
find themselves at one point of the con nuum and shi) posi on as their situa on improves or
deteriorates.
What is resilience?
Showing a tendency to recover quickly from setbacks, shock, injuries, adversity, and stress while
maintaining a mission and organiza onal focus.
- ability to adapt to difficult situa ons. When stress, adversity or trauma strikes, you s ll
experience anger, grief and pain, but you're able to keep func oning both physically and
psychologically.
- coping mechanism
What are some mental health promo ons?
- Enhances capacity to take control of life and health
- Promotes resiliency
- Relies on intersectoral linkages
- Takes a posi ve perspec ve
What is trauma informed care?
A framework of thinking and interven ons that are directed by a thorough understanding of the
profound neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects trauma has on an
,individual—recognizing that person's constant interdependent needs for safety, connec ons,
and ways to manage emo ons/impulses.
What is a trigger?
• Signals that act as signs of possible danger, based on historical trauma c experiences and
which lead to a set of emo onal, physiological, and behavioral responses that arise in the
service of survival and safety (e.g., sights, sounds, smells, touch).
• Triggers are all about one's percep ons experienced as reality. The mind/body connec on sets
in mo on a fight, flight, or freeze response.
• A triggered individual experiences fear, panic, upset, and agita on.
What is a acute trauma with examples and characteris cs?
• (Type I) results from exposure to a single overwhelming event.
• Examples: Rape, death of a loved one, natural disaster
• Characteris cs: Detailed memories, omens, hyper-vigilance, exaggerated startle response,
mispercep ons or overreac ons
What is a complex trauma with examples and characteris cs?
• (Type II) results from extended exposure to trauma zing situa ons.
• Examples: Prolonged exposure to violence or bullying, profound neglect, series of home
removals
• Characteris cs: Denial and psychological numbing, dissocia on, rage, social withdrawal, sense
of foreshortened future
What is a crossover trauma with examples and characteris cs?
• (Type III) results from a single trauma c event that is devasta ng enough to have long-las ng
effects.
• Examples: Mass casualty school shoo ng, car accident with fatali es involved, refugee
disloca on
• Characteris cs: Perpetual mourning or depression, chronic pain, concentra on problems,
sleep disturbances, irritability
What is s gma?
a set of nega ve and o)en unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about
something ex. mental health
, how can a nurse empower woman to overcome domes c abuse?
- respect confiden ality
- believe &validate her experiences
- acknowledge the injus ce
- respect her autonomy
- help her plan for further safety
- promote access to community services
what nega ve effects does mental health have on individuals and society?
Homelessness, poverty, employment, safety, and the local economy.
- They may impact the produc vity of local businesses and health care costs, impede the ability
of children and youth to succeed in school, and lead to family and community disrup on.
Stats: How many Canadians will have a mental health problem in their life me?
1 in 5 Canadians will have mental health problems in their life me
Stats: How many Canadians will develop a mental health problem before they reach 40 yrs old?
1 in 2 Canadians
According to this ar cle, "Improving Healthcare for LGBTQ Popula ons" what are the mental
health dispari es faced by LGBTQ popula ons in Canada?
Lack of access Mental health isn't being addressed, being like that is a more hos le and social
environment, has more substance abuse with lack of support, more likely to be homeless
Stats: How many LGBTQ face discrimina on?
2/3 of LGBTQ face discrimina on
Stats: What is the suicide rate for LGBTQ?
Suicide 2.5x more than general heterosexual in USA
How to respect diversity?
inclusion (equal access to food etc.), respect, accountability (ensure transparency in all process
of communica on), accessibility (equally avail reaches to everyone in equal manor), equally
(provided equally regardless of race),
Discuss ways nurses might implement the 10 ps in the above ar cle in the care of LGBTQ
clients in a community seGng
