MCCN SDAP X - Mental Health Exam 1 Questions and Answers, A+

NAMI -Correct AnswerNational Alliance on Mental Illness Number of people that suffer from mental illness in the USA -Correct Answer1 in 4 Neuroplasticity -Correct AnswerBrain's ability to adapt in response to traumatic experiences; when children experience trauma, they have a better psychological prognosis than an adult. AXIS diagnoses -Correct AnswerAXIS I - Clinical Disorder (e.g. Schizoaffective) AXIS II - Personality Disorder (e.g. Mental retardation) AXIS III - Medical Condition (e.g. Diabetes) AXIS IV - Psychosocial or environmental problems AXIS V - Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF, score of 30 or under can be admitted to hospital) Mental retardation -Correct AnswerNow called: Intellectual Disability Disorder. It is a developmental disability, not to be confused with a mental illness. Stigma -Correct AnswerA "mark" of disgrace. Often, what keeps people from seeking the help that they need; nearly 2/3 of all people with a diagnosable mental disorder do not seek treatment. Levels of mental health care -Correct AnswerPrimary - Prevention, education Secondary - Screening and interventions Tertiary - Rehabilitation Role of mental health nurse -Correct AnswerManage cases, medication education, health promotion and teaching, home visits, intake screenings and evaluation, promote self-care and rehab Assault -Correct AnswerThreat of violence Battery -Correct AnswerIntentionally touching or striking someone against their will Involuntary vs. Voluntary -Correct AnswerWhen someone willingly checks themselves into a mental hospital it is called voluntary. When someone is "pink-slipped" they are involuntarily admitted. Transference -Correct AnswerFeelings and thoughts that clients have towards their nurse or doctor. From psychoanalytic theory. Counter Transference -Correct AnswerFeeling and thoughts that health professionals have towards patients. From psychoanalytic theory. Id -Correct AnswerWants to experience pleasure only, compulsive Ego -Correct AnswerRational, logical thinking. Develops in first 4-5 months.