Mental Health Midterm ch 1-10 questions
with solved solutions
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how should the nurse
identify the patient and his or her observable characteristics? - ANSWER>>The
patient in room 234 is displaying manic behavior
Recognizing the frequency of depression among the American population, the
nurse should advocate for which mental health promotion intervention? -
ANSWER>>Providing regular depression screening for adolescent and teenage
students
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy degree of resilience?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER>>"I try to remember not to take other people's
bad moods personally."
"I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my opinions."
"I know that discussing issues with my boss would help me get my point across."
Which statement demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the effect of
environmental factors on a patient's mental health? - ANSWER>>"I'm not familiar
with the patient's cultural view on suicide."
When considering stigmatization, which statement made by the nurse
demonstrates a need for immediate intervention by the nurse manager? -
ANSWER>>"My experience has been that the Irish have a problem with alcohol
use."
A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what
resources he can use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific
psychiatric disorder. The best ANSWER would be: - ANSWER>>DSM
,Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with
mental disorders by: - ANSWER>>Identifying risk factors that contribute to the
development of a disorder.
Which of the following activities would be considered nursing care and
appropriate to be performed by a basic level nurse for a patient suffering from
mental illness? - ANSWER>>Teaching coping skills for a specific family dynamic
Which statement about mental illness is true? - ANSWER>>Mental illness changes
with culture, time in history, political systems, and the groups defining it.
The World Health Organization describes health as "a state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
Which statement is true in regard to overall health? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER>>Poor physical health can lead to mental distress and disorders.
There is a strong relationship between physical health and mental health.
Which client statement demonstrates the mental health concept of resilience? -
ANSWER>>"Losing my job was hard but my skills will help me get another one."
Which nursing statement illustrates the concept of client advocacy? -
ANSWER>>"Dr. Raye, during the admission interview, the client stated they will
refuse fluoxetine because of adverse effects they experienced previously."
A registered nurse has accepted a position as staff nurse on a psychiatric unit.
Which statement made by the nurse requires additional instructions regarding
the therapies provided on the unit? - ANSWER>>"You will attend a psychotherapy
group that I lead that will help you care for yourself."
A nurse, active in local consumer mental health groups and in local and state
mental health associations, keeps aware of state and national legislation affecting
mental illness treatment. How can this nurse positively affect the climate for
,effective, mental health treatment? - ANSWER>>By educating the public on the
effects that stigmatizing has on mental health clients.
The nurse being aware that certain mental illness have a prevalence among a
specific gender, will suspect which statement was made by a female client (Select
all that apply.) - ANSWER>>"I've been arrested 6 times in the last 15 years."
"I've been depressed most of my adult life."
What term is used to identify the quantitative study of the distribution of mental
disorders in human populations? - ANSWER>>epidemiology
According to current information what factor is associated with the most disabling
mental disorders? - ANSWER>>Biological influences
A nurse's identification badge includes the term, "Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse." A client with a history of paranoia asks, "What does that title mean?"
Keeping in mind the diagnosis of the client, how should the nurse respond to this
question? - ANSWER>>"We have the specialized skills needed to care for those
with mental illnesses."
Which branch of epidemiology is the nurse involved in when seeking outcomes
for clients whose depression was treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? -
ANSWER>>Clinical
A nursing diagnosis for a client with a psychiatric disorder serves what purpose
with considering the plan of care? - ANSWER>>Establishing a framework for
selecting appropriate interventions.
The nurse planning care for a mentally ill client bases interventions on which
concept? - ANSWER>>Every client has a certain degree of resilience.
Which severe mental illness has a prevalence of over 6% among the populace of
the United States? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER>>Major depressive disorder
, Bipolar disorder
A client tells the mental health nurse "I am terribly frightened! I hear whispering
in my head that someone is going to kill me." Which criteria of mental health can
the nurse assess as lacking? - ANSWER>>Rational thinking
How can a nurse best differentiate whether an Asian client is demonstrating a
mental illness after having attempted suicide? - ANSWER>>Identify the client's
culture's view regarding suicide.
An individual is found to consistently wear only a bathrobe and neglect the
cleanliness of his apartment. When neighbors ask him to stop his frequent
outbursts of operatic arias, he acts outraged and tells them he must sing daily and
will not promise to be quieter. This behavior supports what conclusion about this
client? - ANSWER>>The client is not conforming with social norms.
What client assessment data demonstrates parity related to mental health care? -
ANSWER>>A client's mental health coverage is equal to his/her medical/surgical
coverage.
The mental health status of a particular client can best be assessed by considering
which factor? - ANSWER>>Position placement on a continuum from health to
illness
Which statement best describes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth
edition (DSM-5) DSM-5? - ANSWER>>It is a medical psychiatric assessment
system.
A male patient reports to the nurse, "I'm told I have memories of childhood abuse
stored in my unconscious mind. I want to work on this." Based on this statement,
what information should the nurse provide the patient? - ANSWER>>To seek the
help of a trained therapist to help uncover and deal with the trauma associated
with those memories.
with solved solutions
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how should the nurse
identify the patient and his or her observable characteristics? - ANSWER>>The
patient in room 234 is displaying manic behavior
Recognizing the frequency of depression among the American population, the
nurse should advocate for which mental health promotion intervention? -
ANSWER>>Providing regular depression screening for adolescent and teenage
students
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy degree of resilience?
Select all that apply. - ANSWER>>"I try to remember not to take other people's
bad moods personally."
"I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my opinions."
"I know that discussing issues with my boss would help me get my point across."
Which statement demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the effect of
environmental factors on a patient's mental health? - ANSWER>>"I'm not familiar
with the patient's cultural view on suicide."
When considering stigmatization, which statement made by the nurse
demonstrates a need for immediate intervention by the nurse manager? -
ANSWER>>"My experience has been that the Irish have a problem with alcohol
use."
A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what
resources he can use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific
psychiatric disorder. The best ANSWER would be: - ANSWER>>DSM
,Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with
mental disorders by: - ANSWER>>Identifying risk factors that contribute to the
development of a disorder.
Which of the following activities would be considered nursing care and
appropriate to be performed by a basic level nurse for a patient suffering from
mental illness? - ANSWER>>Teaching coping skills for a specific family dynamic
Which statement about mental illness is true? - ANSWER>>Mental illness changes
with culture, time in history, political systems, and the groups defining it.
The World Health Organization describes health as "a state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
Which statement is true in regard to overall health? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER>>Poor physical health can lead to mental distress and disorders.
There is a strong relationship between physical health and mental health.
Which client statement demonstrates the mental health concept of resilience? -
ANSWER>>"Losing my job was hard but my skills will help me get another one."
Which nursing statement illustrates the concept of client advocacy? -
ANSWER>>"Dr. Raye, during the admission interview, the client stated they will
refuse fluoxetine because of adverse effects they experienced previously."
A registered nurse has accepted a position as staff nurse on a psychiatric unit.
Which statement made by the nurse requires additional instructions regarding
the therapies provided on the unit? - ANSWER>>"You will attend a psychotherapy
group that I lead that will help you care for yourself."
A nurse, active in local consumer mental health groups and in local and state
mental health associations, keeps aware of state and national legislation affecting
mental illness treatment. How can this nurse positively affect the climate for
,effective, mental health treatment? - ANSWER>>By educating the public on the
effects that stigmatizing has on mental health clients.
The nurse being aware that certain mental illness have a prevalence among a
specific gender, will suspect which statement was made by a female client (Select
all that apply.) - ANSWER>>"I've been arrested 6 times in the last 15 years."
"I've been depressed most of my adult life."
What term is used to identify the quantitative study of the distribution of mental
disorders in human populations? - ANSWER>>epidemiology
According to current information what factor is associated with the most disabling
mental disorders? - ANSWER>>Biological influences
A nurse's identification badge includes the term, "Psychiatric Mental Health
Nurse." A client with a history of paranoia asks, "What does that title mean?"
Keeping in mind the diagnosis of the client, how should the nurse respond to this
question? - ANSWER>>"We have the specialized skills needed to care for those
with mental illnesses."
Which branch of epidemiology is the nurse involved in when seeking outcomes
for clients whose depression was treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? -
ANSWER>>Clinical
A nursing diagnosis for a client with a psychiatric disorder serves what purpose
with considering the plan of care? - ANSWER>>Establishing a framework for
selecting appropriate interventions.
The nurse planning care for a mentally ill client bases interventions on which
concept? - ANSWER>>Every client has a certain degree of resilience.
Which severe mental illness has a prevalence of over 6% among the populace of
the United States? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER>>Major depressive disorder
, Bipolar disorder
A client tells the mental health nurse "I am terribly frightened! I hear whispering
in my head that someone is going to kill me." Which criteria of mental health can
the nurse assess as lacking? - ANSWER>>Rational thinking
How can a nurse best differentiate whether an Asian client is demonstrating a
mental illness after having attempted suicide? - ANSWER>>Identify the client's
culture's view regarding suicide.
An individual is found to consistently wear only a bathrobe and neglect the
cleanliness of his apartment. When neighbors ask him to stop his frequent
outbursts of operatic arias, he acts outraged and tells them he must sing daily and
will not promise to be quieter. This behavior supports what conclusion about this
client? - ANSWER>>The client is not conforming with social norms.
What client assessment data demonstrates parity related to mental health care? -
ANSWER>>A client's mental health coverage is equal to his/her medical/surgical
coverage.
The mental health status of a particular client can best be assessed by considering
which factor? - ANSWER>>Position placement on a continuum from health to
illness
Which statement best describes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth
edition (DSM-5) DSM-5? - ANSWER>>It is a medical psychiatric assessment
system.
A male patient reports to the nurse, "I'm told I have memories of childhood abuse
stored in my unconscious mind. I want to work on this." Based on this statement,
what information should the nurse provide the patient? - ANSWER>>To seek the
help of a trained therapist to help uncover and deal with the trauma associated
with those memories.
