Foundation of Mental Health Care (Ch.19)
The client has been given the diagnosis of pneumonia and requires a week of bed rest. Her sister has
arrived from out of town to care for her. The client is relieved to have the help but resents having to be
cared for. Which stage of the illness experience is the client exhibiting? - (correct Answer) - Dependent
patient role
The psychological defense mechanism used to ward off the painful feelings associated with illness and
hospitalization is called: - (correct Answer) - Denial
The manner in which clients respond to being hospitilized is, in large part, determined by how they react
to: - (correct Answer) - Other threats or crisis
The stage of illness experienced with the person is relieved of obligation and it's allowed by passive but
is expected to get well is called - (correct Answer) - Dependent patient role
A female client's husband in whom a chronic illness was recently diagnosed is hospitalized. She states
that she cannot stop worrying about what is going to happen with her husband's treatment and how
they are going to pay the bills because he will not be working. What reaction is the client most likely
experiencing? - (correct Answer) - Anxiety
The experience of being hospitalized is a: - (correct Answer) - Situational crisis
An individual's state of health: - (correct Answer) - Is constantly changing
The stage of illness in which a person experiences symptoms is the: - (correct Answer) - First stage
Nurses and other caregivers must always remember that ______ is just as important as good physical
care. - (correct Answer) - Psychosocial care
The way a person responds to the stresses of illness or hospitalization is based on: - (correct Answer) -
How the person interprets the situation
A refusal to acknowledge painful facts is called ________ - (correct Answer) - Denial
A feeling of having been mistreated, opposed, or injured is known as ________ - (correct Answer) -
Anger
An overwhelming emotional state in which one is unable to process information is known as ________ -
(correct Answer) - The individual and family must cope with the stigma of mental illness.
List the 3 stages of the hospitalization experience: - (correct Answer) - 1. Feeling overwhelmed
2. Stabilization
3. Adaptation
List 3 ways in which care providers can support family members and significant others: - (correct Answer)
- 1. Recognize the emotional needs of clients' families.
The client has been given the diagnosis of pneumonia and requires a week of bed rest. Her sister has
arrived from out of town to care for her. The client is relieved to have the help but resents having to be
cared for. Which stage of the illness experience is the client exhibiting? - (correct Answer) - Dependent
patient role
The psychological defense mechanism used to ward off the painful feelings associated with illness and
hospitalization is called: - (correct Answer) - Denial
The manner in which clients respond to being hospitilized is, in large part, determined by how they react
to: - (correct Answer) - Other threats or crisis
The stage of illness experienced with the person is relieved of obligation and it's allowed by passive but
is expected to get well is called - (correct Answer) - Dependent patient role
A female client's husband in whom a chronic illness was recently diagnosed is hospitalized. She states
that she cannot stop worrying about what is going to happen with her husband's treatment and how
they are going to pay the bills because he will not be working. What reaction is the client most likely
experiencing? - (correct Answer) - Anxiety
The experience of being hospitalized is a: - (correct Answer) - Situational crisis
An individual's state of health: - (correct Answer) - Is constantly changing
The stage of illness in which a person experiences symptoms is the: - (correct Answer) - First stage
Nurses and other caregivers must always remember that ______ is just as important as good physical
care. - (correct Answer) - Psychosocial care
The way a person responds to the stresses of illness or hospitalization is based on: - (correct Answer) -
How the person interprets the situation
A refusal to acknowledge painful facts is called ________ - (correct Answer) - Denial
A feeling of having been mistreated, opposed, or injured is known as ________ - (correct Answer) -
Anger
An overwhelming emotional state in which one is unable to process information is known as ________ -
(correct Answer) - The individual and family must cope with the stigma of mental illness.
List the 3 stages of the hospitalization experience: - (correct Answer) - 1. Feeling overwhelmed
2. Stabilization
3. Adaptation
List 3 ways in which care providers can support family members and significant others: - (correct Answer)
- 1. Recognize the emotional needs of clients' families.
