NURS 2547 WEEK 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
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What is mental health?
a) Simply the absence of a mental disorder or disability
b) A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their potential, can cope with life's
normal stresses, and can work productively
c) The ability to lift heavy weights, have a healthy relationship with the body and be physically
strong
d) The presence of a stable career and absence of financial stress - ANS b) A state of well-
being in which an individual realizes their potential, can cope with life's normal stresses, and
can work productively
Also can contribute to their own community
What is mental illness?
a) Alterations in physical appearance leading to a decrease in confidence and self-esteem
b) Alterations in financial and social status leading to impaired functioning over a period of time
c) Alterations in thinking, mood or behaviour and impaired functioning over a period of time
d) Alterations in physical abilities leading to a decrease in mobility, strength, and overall
functional independence - ANS c) Alterations in thinking, mood or behaviour and impaired
functioning over a period of time
Symptoms can vary from mild to severe depending on type, individual, family and socio-
economic environment
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, What is true about the aboriginal period in relation to mental health? (select all that apply)
a) The arrival of European colonizers had no significant impact on the mental health of
Aboriginal populations
b) Social and emotional well-being is the foundation of physical and mental health
c) Socioeconomic factors, such as poverty and limited access to healthcare, were unrelated to
mental health disparities
d) Views health holistically as it recognizes that connection to land, sea, culture and spirituality
influence well-being
e) Views health as a medical phenomena rooted in western medicine - ANS b, d
What is true about the era of confinement as of 1400?
a) Mental health was unaffected by confinement during this historical period
b) Small-scale asylums were established as madhouses which were managed by civilians
c) Religious orders from the church were involved in charitable work and poor relief
d) Individuals with mental illnesses were given humane treatment - ANS b) Small-scale
asylums were established as madhouses which were managed by civilians
What is true about the era of confinement as of the 17th century?
a) Legal orders from courts were involved in confining those with mental illnesses
b) Confinement during this period universally had positive effects on mental well-being
c) Mental illness was universally accepted and viewed with understanding
d) Religious orders from the church were involved in charitable work and poor relief - ANS d)
Religious orders from the church were involved in charitable work and poor relief
What is true about the era of confinement as of the late 18th and early 19th century?
a) Supportive communities and practices during this era contributed to positive mental well-
being
b) Mentally ill individuals viewed as rather being afflicted with loss of reason, but still perceived
as rational beings with human nature
c) Mentally ill individuals were sent to the church to be freed of spirits and demons
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WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS |
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.
What is mental health?
a) Simply the absence of a mental disorder or disability
b) A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their potential, can cope with life's
normal stresses, and can work productively
c) The ability to lift heavy weights, have a healthy relationship with the body and be physically
strong
d) The presence of a stable career and absence of financial stress - ANS b) A state of well-
being in which an individual realizes their potential, can cope with life's normal stresses, and
can work productively
Also can contribute to their own community
What is mental illness?
a) Alterations in physical appearance leading to a decrease in confidence and self-esteem
b) Alterations in financial and social status leading to impaired functioning over a period of time
c) Alterations in thinking, mood or behaviour and impaired functioning over a period of time
d) Alterations in physical abilities leading to a decrease in mobility, strength, and overall
functional independence - ANS c) Alterations in thinking, mood or behaviour and impaired
functioning over a period of time
Symptoms can vary from mild to severe depending on type, individual, family and socio-
economic environment
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, What is true about the aboriginal period in relation to mental health? (select all that apply)
a) The arrival of European colonizers had no significant impact on the mental health of
Aboriginal populations
b) Social and emotional well-being is the foundation of physical and mental health
c) Socioeconomic factors, such as poverty and limited access to healthcare, were unrelated to
mental health disparities
d) Views health holistically as it recognizes that connection to land, sea, culture and spirituality
influence well-being
e) Views health as a medical phenomena rooted in western medicine - ANS b, d
What is true about the era of confinement as of 1400?
a) Mental health was unaffected by confinement during this historical period
b) Small-scale asylums were established as madhouses which were managed by civilians
c) Religious orders from the church were involved in charitable work and poor relief
d) Individuals with mental illnesses were given humane treatment - ANS b) Small-scale
asylums were established as madhouses which were managed by civilians
What is true about the era of confinement as of the 17th century?
a) Legal orders from courts were involved in confining those with mental illnesses
b) Confinement during this period universally had positive effects on mental well-being
c) Mental illness was universally accepted and viewed with understanding
d) Religious orders from the church were involved in charitable work and poor relief - ANS d)
Religious orders from the church were involved in charitable work and poor relief
What is true about the era of confinement as of the late 18th and early 19th century?
a) Supportive communities and practices during this era contributed to positive mental well-
being
b) Mentally ill individuals viewed as rather being afflicted with loss of reason, but still perceived
as rational beings with human nature
c) Mentally ill individuals were sent to the church to be freed of spirits and demons
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