Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Exam 5 B (2025) comprehensive
questions and verified answers ( detailed & elaborated) 2025-2026 TEST
what does the nurse assess when assessing mental health and mental illness
in a patient?
history
culture
avoidance
stigma
______ effects a person's ability to access and pay for healthcare
culture
______ involves denial or disassociation with the actuality of the mental illness
avoidance
name the three different types of stigma
public
self
label avoidance
occurs after individuals are publicly "marked" as having a mental illness, such
as being dangerous and unpredictable, this robs individuals of work,
independent living and meaningful relationships
public stigma
occurs when negative stereotypes are internalized by people with mental
illness, they begin agreeing with the stereotypes
self stigma
avoiding treatment or care in order not to be labeled as being mentally ill, one
of the reason's very few people with a mental health disorder seek care
label avoidance
T or F - mental health is a part of total wellness - physical and mental
true
cost of care can impact a person/family's decision to access healthcare,
especially ______ families
, hispanic
______ of where services are available can also impact the decision to receive
healthcare
geography
the african american culture suffers from discrimination against ______
schizophrenia
what do pacific islanders think about mental health?
they think that mental health is not a true illness, it is considered shameful and
embarrassing, only 17% of people in this culture who have a mental disorder will
seek care
the native american culture considers mental health disorders a ______, ex. a
person suffering from a mental health disorder is considered possessed by a
demon
supernatural possession
in ______ countries, seeking mental healthcare is highly stigmatized
arab
some people believe that they should be ______ for having a mental health
disorder
stigmatized - this is false
T or F - some people avoid seeking care because they believe that they do not
have a mental health disorder unless they are first diagnosed
true
list the three levels of prevention
primary
secondary
tertiary
intervening before health effects occur, through risk prevention efforts, proper
self-care, diet and exercise, effective coping mechanisms, etc., pre-diagnosis
primary prevention
screening to identify diseases in the earliest stages and aiming to reduce the
impact that has already occurred, to halt or slow progress, preventing
exacerbation or worsening, early detection of a reversible disease, ex.
prescribing medication, breathing exercises
secondary prevention
questions and verified answers ( detailed & elaborated) 2025-2026 TEST
what does the nurse assess when assessing mental health and mental illness
in a patient?
history
culture
avoidance
stigma
______ effects a person's ability to access and pay for healthcare
culture
______ involves denial or disassociation with the actuality of the mental illness
avoidance
name the three different types of stigma
public
self
label avoidance
occurs after individuals are publicly "marked" as having a mental illness, such
as being dangerous and unpredictable, this robs individuals of work,
independent living and meaningful relationships
public stigma
occurs when negative stereotypes are internalized by people with mental
illness, they begin agreeing with the stereotypes
self stigma
avoiding treatment or care in order not to be labeled as being mentally ill, one
of the reason's very few people with a mental health disorder seek care
label avoidance
T or F - mental health is a part of total wellness - physical and mental
true
cost of care can impact a person/family's decision to access healthcare,
especially ______ families
, hispanic
______ of where services are available can also impact the decision to receive
healthcare
geography
the african american culture suffers from discrimination against ______
schizophrenia
what do pacific islanders think about mental health?
they think that mental health is not a true illness, it is considered shameful and
embarrassing, only 17% of people in this culture who have a mental disorder will
seek care
the native american culture considers mental health disorders a ______, ex. a
person suffering from a mental health disorder is considered possessed by a
demon
supernatural possession
in ______ countries, seeking mental healthcare is highly stigmatized
arab
some people believe that they should be ______ for having a mental health
disorder
stigmatized - this is false
T or F - some people avoid seeking care because they believe that they do not
have a mental health disorder unless they are first diagnosed
true
list the three levels of prevention
primary
secondary
tertiary
intervening before health effects occur, through risk prevention efforts, proper
self-care, diet and exercise, effective coping mechanisms, etc., pre-diagnosis
primary prevention
screening to identify diseases in the earliest stages and aiming to reduce the
impact that has already occurred, to halt or slow progress, preventing
exacerbation or worsening, early detection of a reversible disease, ex.
prescribing medication, breathing exercises
secondary prevention
