BSNC MH 4000 MODULE 1-6 Questions with
Complete Solutions
Mental health Correct Answer-A state of well being in which the
individual:
- realizes their own abilities
- can cope with the stresses of life
- can work productively and fruitfully
- is able to contribute to the community
Mental health continuum Correct Answer-- people with mental illness
can still have mental health
x- axis: mental illness
y- axis: mental well being
Deteriorating mental health Correct Answer-- growing inability to cope
with problems and daily activities such as school, job, personal needs
and relationships
- withdraw from society, the absence of friends and/or meaningful
relationships
- excessive self-preoccupation and self-contentedness
- excessive anxiety, fear, suspiciousness and blaming others
- prolonged deep depressed mood
- extreme highs and lows of mood
,- disorganized, strange or grandiose thinking
- bizarre behaviour
- thinking or talking about suicide
- denial of obvious problems or a strong resistance to seeking help
- numerous unexplained physical ailments
- marked changes in sleep or appetite
- delusions and hallucinations
- abuse of alcohol and drugs
State of mental health Correct Answer-- authentic
- satisfied
- in control
- capable of intimate relationships
- open to new experiences
- tolerant and accepting of others
- able to react in a variety of ways
- able to enjoy life
- self-accepting
Maximum mental illness + optimal mental well-being Correct Answer-A
person who experiences a high level of mental well-being despite being
diagnosed with a mental illness
,Maximum mental illness + minimal mental well-being Correct Answer-
A person experiencing mental illness who has a low level of mental
well-being
Minimum mental illness + optimal well-being Correct Answer-A person
who has a high level of mental well-being and has no mental illness
Minimum mental illness + minimal mental well-being Correct Answer-
A person who has no diagnosable mental illness who has a low level of
mental well-being
Stigma Correct Answer-- the mark or sign of disgrace which
distinguishes someone from the rest of society and diminishes their
worth as a person
- creates a barrier in accessing treatment, acts as a source for poorer
quality of care, and is a key impediment to recovery
Mental status exam Correct Answer-- a type of focused assessment used
to systematically assess an individual's psychological, emotion, social,
and neurological findings
- findings are highly subjective and rely on knowledge, communication
skills, interpretation, and judgement
Mental health issue (problem) Correct Answer-- any departure from a
state of mental or psychological1 well being (e.g., anxiety)
, Mental disorder (mental illness) Correct Answer-- suggests a clinically
recognized condition
- alterations in thinking, mood or behaviour
- implies significant distress, dysfunction or a substantial risk of a
harmful adverse outcome
- symptoms range from mild to severe
- not an expectable and culturally sanctioned response to a particular
event
Appearance Correct Answer-- Build, posture, dress, grooming,
prominent physical abnormalities
- Level of alertness: Somnolent, alert
- Emotional facial expression
- Attitude toward the examiner: Cooperative, uncooperative
- You may also want to include what they were wearing (in case of
elopement)
Behaviour Correct Answer-- Eye contact: ex. poor, good, piercing
- Psychomotor activity: ex. retardation or agitation i.e..
hand wringing
- Movements: tremor, abnormal movements, gait
Speech Correct Answer-- Rate: increased/pressured,
decreased/monosyllabic, latency
Complete Solutions
Mental health Correct Answer-A state of well being in which the
individual:
- realizes their own abilities
- can cope with the stresses of life
- can work productively and fruitfully
- is able to contribute to the community
Mental health continuum Correct Answer-- people with mental illness
can still have mental health
x- axis: mental illness
y- axis: mental well being
Deteriorating mental health Correct Answer-- growing inability to cope
with problems and daily activities such as school, job, personal needs
and relationships
- withdraw from society, the absence of friends and/or meaningful
relationships
- excessive self-preoccupation and self-contentedness
- excessive anxiety, fear, suspiciousness and blaming others
- prolonged deep depressed mood
- extreme highs and lows of mood
,- disorganized, strange or grandiose thinking
- bizarre behaviour
- thinking or talking about suicide
- denial of obvious problems or a strong resistance to seeking help
- numerous unexplained physical ailments
- marked changes in sleep or appetite
- delusions and hallucinations
- abuse of alcohol and drugs
State of mental health Correct Answer-- authentic
- satisfied
- in control
- capable of intimate relationships
- open to new experiences
- tolerant and accepting of others
- able to react in a variety of ways
- able to enjoy life
- self-accepting
Maximum mental illness + optimal mental well-being Correct Answer-A
person who experiences a high level of mental well-being despite being
diagnosed with a mental illness
,Maximum mental illness + minimal mental well-being Correct Answer-
A person experiencing mental illness who has a low level of mental
well-being
Minimum mental illness + optimal well-being Correct Answer-A person
who has a high level of mental well-being and has no mental illness
Minimum mental illness + minimal mental well-being Correct Answer-
A person who has no diagnosable mental illness who has a low level of
mental well-being
Stigma Correct Answer-- the mark or sign of disgrace which
distinguishes someone from the rest of society and diminishes their
worth as a person
- creates a barrier in accessing treatment, acts as a source for poorer
quality of care, and is a key impediment to recovery
Mental status exam Correct Answer-- a type of focused assessment used
to systematically assess an individual's psychological, emotion, social,
and neurological findings
- findings are highly subjective and rely on knowledge, communication
skills, interpretation, and judgement
Mental health issue (problem) Correct Answer-- any departure from a
state of mental or psychological1 well being (e.g., anxiety)
, Mental disorder (mental illness) Correct Answer-- suggests a clinically
recognized condition
- alterations in thinking, mood or behaviour
- implies significant distress, dysfunction or a substantial risk of a
harmful adverse outcome
- symptoms range from mild to severe
- not an expectable and culturally sanctioned response to a particular
event
Appearance Correct Answer-- Build, posture, dress, grooming,
prominent physical abnormalities
- Level of alertness: Somnolent, alert
- Emotional facial expression
- Attitude toward the examiner: Cooperative, uncooperative
- You may also want to include what they were wearing (in case of
elopement)
Behaviour Correct Answer-- Eye contact: ex. poor, good, piercing
- Psychomotor activity: ex. retardation or agitation i.e..
hand wringing
- Movements: tremor, abnormal movements, gait
Speech Correct Answer-- Rate: increased/pressured,
decreased/monosyllabic, latency
