Mental Health – Foundational Concepts, Psychiatric Nursing and Behavioral Health Overview,
Study Guide and Lecture Summary
Using the mental health continuum as a guide, the nurse observes behavior that
usually places an individual on the illness end of the continuum. What is true of this
behavior? - ANS ✔✔It demonstrates that the person is out of touch with reality
What definition should the nurse use to clarify the concept of mental health? - ANS ✔✔The
ability to cope and adjust to everyday stresses
How should the nurse document the behavior of a patient with mental illness? - ANS
✔✔Differing from socially acceptable behavior
The nurse is discussing the differences between a patient with a neurosis and one
with a psychosis. What is true of the patient experiencing a neurosis? - ANS ✔✔The patient has
insight that there is an emotional problem
The patient admitted to the hospital may adjust to illness by assuming a role in which
everyday responsibilities are avoided. What is this role called? - ANS ✔✔Sick role
When a patient is admitted with an overdose of an opioid narcotic, the nurse should
anticipate an order for which drug to reverse the effects of the narcotic? - ANS ✔✔Narcan
Alcohol is involved in motor vehicle accidents, suicides, and homicides.
Approximately how many deaths each year are related to alcohol consumption? - ANS
✔✔100,000
For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and
Study Guide and Lecture Summary
Using the mental health continuum as a guide, the nurse observes behavior that
usually places an individual on the illness end of the continuum. What is true of this
behavior? - ANS ✔✔It demonstrates that the person is out of touch with reality
What definition should the nurse use to clarify the concept of mental health? - ANS ✔✔The
ability to cope and adjust to everyday stresses
How should the nurse document the behavior of a patient with mental illness? - ANS
✔✔Differing from socially acceptable behavior
The nurse is discussing the differences between a patient with a neurosis and one
with a psychosis. What is true of the patient experiencing a neurosis? - ANS ✔✔The patient has
insight that there is an emotional problem
The patient admitted to the hospital may adjust to illness by assuming a role in which
everyday responsibilities are avoided. What is this role called? - ANS ✔✔Sick role
When a patient is admitted with an overdose of an opioid narcotic, the nurse should
anticipate an order for which drug to reverse the effects of the narcotic? - ANS ✔✔Narcan
Alcohol is involved in motor vehicle accidents, suicides, and homicides.
Approximately how many deaths each year are related to alcohol consumption? - ANS
✔✔100,000
For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and
