Test Bank
Psychiatric–Mental Health
Nursing, 9th Edition
, Test Bank Questions, Chapter 1, Foundations of Psychiatric–
Mental Health Nursing
1. The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client with cholecystitis. When
performing the admission assessment, which statement by the client is
an indicator of optimal mental health?
A. “I don’t need anyone in my life, I manage well on my own.”
B. “I practice yoga regularly since it helps manage any stress I am feeling.”
C. “My family has several people with mental health problems.”
D. “I had a history of alcohol use disorder and have been sober for 2
months.” Answer: B
Rationale: Individual factors influencing mental health include coping or stress
management abilities. Interpersonal factors such as intimacy and a balance of
separateness and connectedness are both needed for good mental health, and
therefore a healthy person would need others for companionship. A family history
of mental illness could relate to the biologic makeup of an individual, which may
have a negative impact on an individual’s mental health. A recent history of the
use of maladaptive coping mechanisms such as alcohol does not indicate that the
client is mentally healthy.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation
Learning Objective: 1
Reference: p. 2, Mental Health and Mental Illness,
2. The nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client admitted to
the behavioral health unit. Which social/cultural category will the nurse
document that
Psychiatric–Mental Health
Nursing, 9th Edition
, Test Bank Questions, Chapter 1, Foundations of Psychiatric–
Mental Health Nursing
1. The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client with cholecystitis. When
performing the admission assessment, which statement by the client is
an indicator of optimal mental health?
A. “I don’t need anyone in my life, I manage well on my own.”
B. “I practice yoga regularly since it helps manage any stress I am feeling.”
C. “My family has several people with mental health problems.”
D. “I had a history of alcohol use disorder and have been sober for 2
months.” Answer: B
Rationale: Individual factors influencing mental health include coping or stress
management abilities. Interpersonal factors such as intimacy and a balance of
separateness and connectedness are both needed for good mental health, and
therefore a healthy person would need others for companionship. A family history
of mental illness could relate to the biologic makeup of an individual, which may
have a negative impact on an individual’s mental health. A recent history of the
use of maladaptive coping mechanisms such as alcohol does not indicate that the
client is mentally healthy.
Question format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation
Learning Objective: 1
Reference: p. 2, Mental Health and Mental Illness,
2. The nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client admitted to
the behavioral health unit. Which social/cultural category will the nurse
document that
