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NURS 2547 Week 1 Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
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
NURS 2547 Week 1 Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
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
