NR 605 MIDTERM EXAM /NR 605 DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT IN PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL
HEALTH ACROSS LIFESPAN PRACTICUM
NR 605 MIDTERM EXAM /NR 605 DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT IN
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS LIFESPAN PRACTICUM
NEWEST 2025 COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
According to the Health Belief Model, which of the following best
describes perceived susceptibility?
A) The belief that an action will cure the illness
B) The belief that one is likely to experience the condition
C) The belief that treatment is too expensive
D) The belief that others are also at risk
B-> Perceived susceptibility refers to a person’s belief that they personally are at
risk of developing a condition or experiencing symptoms.
Sonia realizes that she has anxiety related to the pandemic. This is an example
of which construct?
A) Perceived severity
B) Cue to action
C) Perceived susceptibility
D) Perceived benefit
C-> Sonia is recognizing her own vulnerability to anxiety, which is a perfect
example of perceived susceptibility.
Sonia notes that her anxiety is affecting her academic performance. Which
construct does this illustrate?
A) Cue to action
B) Perceived benefit
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C) Perceived severity
D) Self-efficacy
C-> This reflects perceived severity, or how serious she believes the impact of her
anxiety is on her life.
Which of the following describes a cue to action in Sonia’s case?
A) Her anxiety affecting her grades
B) Seeing her roommate benefit from therapy
C) Believing she can make changes
D) Wanting to stay in school
B-> A cue to action is something that triggers a person to consider taking action,
like Sonia seeing her roommate improve through therapy.
Sonia thinks that seeing a provider will help her make positive mental health
changes. Which construct is this?
A) Perceived barriers
B) Self-efficacy
C) Perceived susceptibility
D) Perceived benefits
D->This is perceived benefit, where Sonia believes that taking action will have
a positive outcome for her mental health.
Sonia doesn't have much spare time, but values her mental health. This is an
example of:
A) Perceived benefit
B) Self-efficacy
C) Perceived barriers
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D) Cue to action
C-> Sonia is weighing the barrier of limited time against the importance of mental
health, which directly aligns with perceived barriers.
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following is considered
a growth or being need (B-need)?
A) Safety
B) Esteem
C) Self-actualization
D) Love and belonging
C-> Self-actualization is the only level categorized as a B-need, which focuses on
personal growth and fulfillment, unlike D-needs which are deficiency-based.
What happens to motivation once deficiency needs (D-needs) are met?
A) Motivation for growth decreases
B) Individuals lose interest in therapy
C) Motivation shifts toward self-actualization and personal growth
D) Therapy becomes ineffective
C-> Once D-needs (e.g., physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem) are fulfilled,
the individual is more likely to be motivated to pursue self-actualization.
In Ed’s case, which of the following represents a safety-level need?
A) His difficulty sleeping
B) His desire to be creative
C) His current unemployment
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D) His sense of isolation
C-> Unemployment impacts financial and employment security, which falls under
the safety level of Maslow’s hierarchy.
What does Ed’s reported sense of isolation indicate in terms of Maslow’s
hierarchy?
A) A self-actualization need
B) A love/belonging need
C) An esteem need
D) A physiological need
B-> Feeling isolated reflects a disruption in connection, friendship, and
belonging, which are part of the love/belonging level.
Ed expresses a desire to use his artistic talents in a future job. Which need does
this relate to in Maslow’s hierarchy?
A) Physiological
B) Esteem
C) Love and belonging
D) Self-actualization
D-> A desire to express creativity and fulfill potential aligns with the need for self-
actualization, the highest level in the hierarchy.
Is Ed currently prepared to focus on improving his self-confidence based on
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
A) Yes, because he is motivated to grow
B) Yes, because he wants to express creativity
C) No, because he has unmet physiological, safety, and belonging needs
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HEALTH ACROSS LIFESPAN PRACTICUM
NR 605 MIDTERM EXAM /NR 605 DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT IN
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH ACROSS LIFESPAN PRACTICUM
NEWEST 2025 COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
According to the Health Belief Model, which of the following best
describes perceived susceptibility?
A) The belief that an action will cure the illness
B) The belief that one is likely to experience the condition
C) The belief that treatment is too expensive
D) The belief that others are also at risk
B-> Perceived susceptibility refers to a person’s belief that they personally are at
risk of developing a condition or experiencing symptoms.
Sonia realizes that she has anxiety related to the pandemic. This is an example
of which construct?
A) Perceived severity
B) Cue to action
C) Perceived susceptibility
D) Perceived benefit
C-> Sonia is recognizing her own vulnerability to anxiety, which is a perfect
example of perceived susceptibility.
Sonia notes that her anxiety is affecting her academic performance. Which
construct does this illustrate?
A) Cue to action
B) Perceived benefit
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C) Perceived severity
D) Self-efficacy
C-> This reflects perceived severity, or how serious she believes the impact of her
anxiety is on her life.
Which of the following describes a cue to action in Sonia’s case?
A) Her anxiety affecting her grades
B) Seeing her roommate benefit from therapy
C) Believing she can make changes
D) Wanting to stay in school
B-> A cue to action is something that triggers a person to consider taking action,
like Sonia seeing her roommate improve through therapy.
Sonia thinks that seeing a provider will help her make positive mental health
changes. Which construct is this?
A) Perceived barriers
B) Self-efficacy
C) Perceived susceptibility
D) Perceived benefits
D->This is perceived benefit, where Sonia believes that taking action will have
a positive outcome for her mental health.
Sonia doesn't have much spare time, but values her mental health. This is an
example of:
A) Perceived benefit
B) Self-efficacy
C) Perceived barriers
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D) Cue to action
C-> Sonia is weighing the barrier of limited time against the importance of mental
health, which directly aligns with perceived barriers.
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following is considered
a growth or being need (B-need)?
A) Safety
B) Esteem
C) Self-actualization
D) Love and belonging
C-> Self-actualization is the only level categorized as a B-need, which focuses on
personal growth and fulfillment, unlike D-needs which are deficiency-based.
What happens to motivation once deficiency needs (D-needs) are met?
A) Motivation for growth decreases
B) Individuals lose interest in therapy
C) Motivation shifts toward self-actualization and personal growth
D) Therapy becomes ineffective
C-> Once D-needs (e.g., physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem) are fulfilled,
the individual is more likely to be motivated to pursue self-actualization.
In Ed’s case, which of the following represents a safety-level need?
A) His difficulty sleeping
B) His desire to be creative
C) His current unemployment
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D) His sense of isolation
C-> Unemployment impacts financial and employment security, which falls under
the safety level of Maslow’s hierarchy.
What does Ed’s reported sense of isolation indicate in terms of Maslow’s
hierarchy?
A) A self-actualization need
B) A love/belonging need
C) An esteem need
D) A physiological need
B-> Feeling isolated reflects a disruption in connection, friendship, and
belonging, which are part of the love/belonging level.
Ed expresses a desire to use his artistic talents in a future job. Which need does
this relate to in Maslow’s hierarchy?
A) Physiological
B) Esteem
C) Love and belonging
D) Self-actualization
D-> A desire to express creativity and fulfill potential aligns with the need for self-
actualization, the highest level in the hierarchy.
Is Ed currently prepared to focus on improving his self-confidence based on
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
A) Yes, because he is motivated to grow
B) Yes, because he wants to express creativity
C) No, because he has unmet physiological, safety, and belonging needs
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