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Unit I Mental Health Test Bank Complete
Review With Multiple, Correctly Answered
Questions.
1. A nurse is teaching a community group about mental health.
Which statement by a participant indicates correct
understanding?
a) “Mental health means being happy all the time.”
b) “Mental illness is a sign of personal weakness.”
c) “Mental health includes successful adaptation to stressors.”
d) “Mental illness cannot be prevented.”
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: Mental health involves effective coping, resilience,
and adaptation to internal/external stressors. It is not
perpetual happiness nor absence of problems.
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2. Which scenario best demonstrates mental health?
a) A person who feels anxious before a job interview but
prepares thoroughly.
b) A person who isolates for weeks after a minor
disappointment.
c) A person who never experiences sadness or anger.
d) A person who blames others for all life problems.
Correct Answer: a
Rationale: Mild, transient anxiety before a challenge is
normal. Healthy adaptation includes problem-solving, not
avoidance or blame.
3. A nurse uses the DSM-5-TR. What is the primary purpose of
this manual?
a) To identify medical causes of mental illness.
b) To provide standardized diagnostic criteria for mental
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disorders.
c) To suggest nursing interventions.
d) To classify personality types.
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: The DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders) is the standard classification of mental
disorders used by clinicians.
4. A client says, “My doctor said I have a biopsychosocial
disorder.” The nurse explains this means:
a) The disorder has only biological causes.
b) Psychological factors are irrelevant.
c) Biological, psychological, and social factors interact to cause
the disorder.
d) The disorder is entirely due to childhood experiences.
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: The biopsychosocial model recognizes that genetics,
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cognition, emotions, culture, and environment all contribute to
mental health.
5. Which is a risk factor for mental illness?
a) Strong family support
b) Childhood abuse
c) Adequate housing
d) High self-esteem
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: Childhood trauma is a well-established risk factor
for later mental disorders.
6. A nurse is planning primary prevention for mental illness.
Which intervention is most appropriate?
a) Crisis intervention for a suicidal client
b) Support group for adults with schizophrenia
Unit I Mental Health Test Bank Complete
Review With Multiple, Correctly Answered
Questions.
1. A nurse is teaching a community group about mental health.
Which statement by a participant indicates correct
understanding?
a) “Mental health means being happy all the time.”
b) “Mental illness is a sign of personal weakness.”
c) “Mental health includes successful adaptation to stressors.”
d) “Mental illness cannot be prevented.”
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: Mental health involves effective coping, resilience,
and adaptation to internal/external stressors. It is not
perpetual happiness nor absence of problems.
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2. Which scenario best demonstrates mental health?
a) A person who feels anxious before a job interview but
prepares thoroughly.
b) A person who isolates for weeks after a minor
disappointment.
c) A person who never experiences sadness or anger.
d) A person who blames others for all life problems.
Correct Answer: a
Rationale: Mild, transient anxiety before a challenge is
normal. Healthy adaptation includes problem-solving, not
avoidance or blame.
3. A nurse uses the DSM-5-TR. What is the primary purpose of
this manual?
a) To identify medical causes of mental illness.
b) To provide standardized diagnostic criteria for mental
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disorders.
c) To suggest nursing interventions.
d) To classify personality types.
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: The DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders) is the standard classification of mental
disorders used by clinicians.
4. A client says, “My doctor said I have a biopsychosocial
disorder.” The nurse explains this means:
a) The disorder has only biological causes.
b) Psychological factors are irrelevant.
c) Biological, psychological, and social factors interact to cause
the disorder.
d) The disorder is entirely due to childhood experiences.
Correct Answer: c
Rationale: The biopsychosocial model recognizes that genetics,
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cognition, emotions, culture, and environment all contribute to
mental health.
5. Which is a risk factor for mental illness?
a) Strong family support
b) Childhood abuse
c) Adequate housing
d) High self-esteem
Correct Answer: b
Rationale: Childhood trauma is a well-established risk factor
for later mental disorders.
6. A nurse is planning primary prevention for mental illness.
Which intervention is most appropriate?
a) Crisis intervention for a suicidal client
b) Support group for adults with schizophrenia
