Mental Health Nursing 6th Edition Test Bank
(Gorman & Anwar) | Complete Chapters 1–22
Verified Questions & Answers Study Guide
PDF | 2026 Updated Edition
• This study guide covers all 22 chapters of Mental Health Nursing 6th Edition by
Gorman & Anwar, featuring verified exam-style questions with correct answers and
EXPERT RATIONALE to reinforce understanding.
• Use this material by attempting each question independently before checking the
highlighted correct answer and EXPERT RATIONALE below it — ideal for self-
testing, exam prep, and clinical concept reinforcement.
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING — GORMAN & ANWAR 6TH EDITION COMPLETE
TEST BANK | CHAPTERS 1–22 | QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
1. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of mental health
nursing?
A. To administer psychiatric medications safely
B. To diagnose mental health disorders in patients
C. To promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and care for those with
psychiatric disorders
D. To provide custodial care for long-term psychiatric patients
E. To conduct psychotherapy sessions independently
Correct Answer: C. To promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and
care for those with psychiatric disorders
EXPERT RATIONALE: Mental health nursing encompasses a broad scope that
includes health promotion, illness prevention, and holistic care for individuals
,experiencing psychiatric disorders, not limited to medication administration or
diagnosis.
2. According to Gorman & Anwar, which theorist is most associated with the
interpersonal theory of psychiatric nursing?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. Erik Erikson
C. Hildegard Peplau
D. Abraham Maslow
E. Carl Rogers
Correct Answer: C. Hildegard Peplau
EXPERT RATIONALE: Hildegard Peplau is widely recognized as the founder of
psychiatric nursing theory. Her interpersonal theory emphasized the nurse-patient
relationship as the foundation of psychiatric nursing practice.
3. Which of the following is a characteristic of a mentally healthy individual?
A. Absence of all negative emotions
B. Complete independence from others
C. Ability to adapt to stress and maintain functional relationships
D. Consistent positive mood at all times
E. Freedom from any form of psychological conflict
Correct Answer: C. Ability to adapt to stress and maintain functional
relationships
EXPERT RATIONALE: Mental health is not the absence of negative emotions but
rather the ability to cope with stress, maintain relationships, and function
effectively in daily life.
,4. The biopsychosocial model of mental illness considers which of the
following?
A. Only the biological causes of mental disorders
B. Only the psychological factors of mental illness
C. The interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors
D. The spiritual and environmental causes exclusively
E. The genetic predisposition alone
Correct Answer: C. The interaction of biological, psychological, and social
factors
EXPERT RATIONALE: The biopsychosocial model, foundational in mental health
nursing, recognizes that mental illness arises from a complex interaction of
biological, psychological, and social influences.
5. Which ethical principle requires a nurse to act in the best interest of the
patient?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Fidelity
E. Veracity
Correct Answer: C. Beneficence
EXPERT RATIONALE: Beneficence means doing good and acting in the patient's
best interest, which is a core ethical principle guiding nursing practice in mental
health settings.
, 6. A nurse working in a psychiatric unit maintains confidentiality about a
patient's diagnosis. This reflects which ethical principle?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Fidelity
E. Non-maleficence
Correct Answer: D. Fidelity
EXPERT RATIONALE: Fidelity involves keeping promises and maintaining
confidentiality, which includes protecting private patient information from
unauthorized disclosure.
7. Which of the following best describes the concept of stigma in mental
health?
A. A legal term for involuntary psychiatric admission
B. A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or person
C. A clinical sign of severe psychosis
D. A therapeutic technique used in group therapy
E. A form of chemical restraint
Correct Answer: B. A mark of disgrace associated with a particular
circumstance or person
EXPERT RATIONALE: Stigma in mental health refers to the social disgrace and
negative stereotyping associated with mental illness, which can prevent individuals
from seeking help.
(Gorman & Anwar) | Complete Chapters 1–22
Verified Questions & Answers Study Guide
PDF | 2026 Updated Edition
• This study guide covers all 22 chapters of Mental Health Nursing 6th Edition by
Gorman & Anwar, featuring verified exam-style questions with correct answers and
EXPERT RATIONALE to reinforce understanding.
• Use this material by attempting each question independently before checking the
highlighted correct answer and EXPERT RATIONALE below it — ideal for self-
testing, exam prep, and clinical concept reinforcement.
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING — GORMAN & ANWAR 6TH EDITION COMPLETE
TEST BANK | CHAPTERS 1–22 | QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
1. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of mental health
nursing?
A. To administer psychiatric medications safely
B. To diagnose mental health disorders in patients
C. To promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and care for those with
psychiatric disorders
D. To provide custodial care for long-term psychiatric patients
E. To conduct psychotherapy sessions independently
Correct Answer: C. To promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and
care for those with psychiatric disorders
EXPERT RATIONALE: Mental health nursing encompasses a broad scope that
includes health promotion, illness prevention, and holistic care for individuals
,experiencing psychiatric disorders, not limited to medication administration or
diagnosis.
2. According to Gorman & Anwar, which theorist is most associated with the
interpersonal theory of psychiatric nursing?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. Erik Erikson
C. Hildegard Peplau
D. Abraham Maslow
E. Carl Rogers
Correct Answer: C. Hildegard Peplau
EXPERT RATIONALE: Hildegard Peplau is widely recognized as the founder of
psychiatric nursing theory. Her interpersonal theory emphasized the nurse-patient
relationship as the foundation of psychiatric nursing practice.
3. Which of the following is a characteristic of a mentally healthy individual?
A. Absence of all negative emotions
B. Complete independence from others
C. Ability to adapt to stress and maintain functional relationships
D. Consistent positive mood at all times
E. Freedom from any form of psychological conflict
Correct Answer: C. Ability to adapt to stress and maintain functional
relationships
EXPERT RATIONALE: Mental health is not the absence of negative emotions but
rather the ability to cope with stress, maintain relationships, and function
effectively in daily life.
,4. The biopsychosocial model of mental illness considers which of the
following?
A. Only the biological causes of mental disorders
B. Only the psychological factors of mental illness
C. The interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors
D. The spiritual and environmental causes exclusively
E. The genetic predisposition alone
Correct Answer: C. The interaction of biological, psychological, and social
factors
EXPERT RATIONALE: The biopsychosocial model, foundational in mental health
nursing, recognizes that mental illness arises from a complex interaction of
biological, psychological, and social influences.
5. Which ethical principle requires a nurse to act in the best interest of the
patient?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Fidelity
E. Veracity
Correct Answer: C. Beneficence
EXPERT RATIONALE: Beneficence means doing good and acting in the patient's
best interest, which is a core ethical principle guiding nursing practice in mental
health settings.
, 6. A nurse working in a psychiatric unit maintains confidentiality about a
patient's diagnosis. This reflects which ethical principle?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Fidelity
E. Non-maleficence
Correct Answer: D. Fidelity
EXPERT RATIONALE: Fidelity involves keeping promises and maintaining
confidentiality, which includes protecting private patient information from
unauthorized disclosure.
7. Which of the following best describes the concept of stigma in mental
health?
A. A legal term for involuntary psychiatric admission
B. A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or person
C. A clinical sign of severe psychosis
D. A therapeutic technique used in group therapy
E. A form of chemical restraint
Correct Answer: B. A mark of disgrace associated with a particular
circumstance or person
EXPERT RATIONALE: Stigma in mental health refers to the social disgrace and
negative stereotyping associated with mental illness, which can prevent individuals
from seeking help.
