Test Bank for
Psychiatric Mental
th
Health Nursing, 8
Edition by Wanda
Mohr
,Test Bank for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing,8th
Edition Wanda Mohr
1. A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing mental illness to college freshmen. Astudent
asks, “What does it mean to be mentally healthy?” Which of the following potential responses
by the nurse is best?
A) “Mental health is difficult to define and depends on cultural norms.”
B) “Mental health is marked by productivity, fulfilling relationships, and
adaptability.”
C) “Mental health is characterized by the absence of mental illness.”
D) “Mental health is the performance of behavior that is accepted as normal.”
1. A 48-year-old independent, successful woman is recovering from a modified radical
mastectomy. She states she was grateful that during the first few weeks after surgery her mother
stayed with her and did “everything” for her. Which element of mental healthdoes this reflect?
A) Reality orientation
B) Mastery of the environment
C) Self-governance
,D) Tolerance of the unknown
1. Why is the document Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General (1999) most
significant?
A) Because it states clearly that there are effective treatments for mental illness
B) Because it allocates research money to psychiatric facilities
C) Because it sets new guidelines for use of restraints
D) Because it establishes reimbursement guidelines for third-party payers
1. While a nurse is performing an admission assessment for a mental health client, the client states
that all of his problems have been caused by his parents. The nurse knowsthat psychological
factors that can influence mental health include which of the following?
A) Neuroanatomy
B) Emotional developmental level
C) Values and beliefs
, D) Religion
1. What is the primary purpose of the five-axis system used in the fourth edition of theDiagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision(DSM-IV-TR)?
A) To separate the various mental disorders into five related categories
B) To give a comprehensive picture of client functioning
C) To improve prognostic ability
D) To provide a decision-making algorithm for pharmacologic treatment
1. One limitation of the DSM relates to diagnostic labels given to children. The most
problematic issue caused by applying adult categories to children is which of the
following?
A) It prevents the proper treatment of childhood disorders.
B) The criteria for diagnosis of a disorder are flexible for an adult, but not for
children.
C) Categories are based on manifestations of adult disorders, not research inchildren.
Psychiatric Mental
th
Health Nursing, 8
Edition by Wanda
Mohr
,Test Bank for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing,8th
Edition Wanda Mohr
1. A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing mental illness to college freshmen. Astudent
asks, “What does it mean to be mentally healthy?” Which of the following potential responses
by the nurse is best?
A) “Mental health is difficult to define and depends on cultural norms.”
B) “Mental health is marked by productivity, fulfilling relationships, and
adaptability.”
C) “Mental health is characterized by the absence of mental illness.”
D) “Mental health is the performance of behavior that is accepted as normal.”
1. A 48-year-old independent, successful woman is recovering from a modified radical
mastectomy. She states she was grateful that during the first few weeks after surgery her mother
stayed with her and did “everything” for her. Which element of mental healthdoes this reflect?
A) Reality orientation
B) Mastery of the environment
C) Self-governance
,D) Tolerance of the unknown
1. Why is the document Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General (1999) most
significant?
A) Because it states clearly that there are effective treatments for mental illness
B) Because it allocates research money to psychiatric facilities
C) Because it sets new guidelines for use of restraints
D) Because it establishes reimbursement guidelines for third-party payers
1. While a nurse is performing an admission assessment for a mental health client, the client states
that all of his problems have been caused by his parents. The nurse knowsthat psychological
factors that can influence mental health include which of the following?
A) Neuroanatomy
B) Emotional developmental level
C) Values and beliefs
, D) Religion
1. What is the primary purpose of the five-axis system used in the fourth edition of theDiagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision(DSM-IV-TR)?
A) To separate the various mental disorders into five related categories
B) To give a comprehensive picture of client functioning
C) To improve prognostic ability
D) To provide a decision-making algorithm for pharmacologic treatment
1. One limitation of the DSM relates to diagnostic labels given to children. The most
problematic issue caused by applying adult categories to children is which of the
following?
A) It prevents the proper treatment of childhood disorders.
B) The criteria for diagnosis of a disorder are flexible for an adult, but not for
children.
C) Categories are based on manifestations of adult disorders, not research inchildren.
