Mental Health Nsg Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
mental health is - Correct answer-a state of being adjusted to life
emotional balance
traits of mental health - Correct answer-flexible, resilience, patient, considerate,
successful, maintain stable healthy relationships, accountable, trustworthy
factors affecting mental health - Correct answer-can affect positively or negatively
-inherited characteristics (not just genetics; coping mechanisms, tendencies)
-childhood nurturing
-life circumstances
mental illness - Correct answer-illness that affects the mind or behavior
theories on causes of mental illness - Correct answer-- disruption of
neurotransmitters
-persons inability to cope with stressors
-neurological changes
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, behavior - Correct answer-manner in which a person carries out ADL's (life)
personality - Correct answer-generalized group of attitudes and/ or behaviors
common to an individual
self concept - Correct answer-(world view) how you define yourself in relationship
to others and the environment
-changes overtime, influenced by life events, may be affected by stress
life events that affect self concept or mental health - Correct answer-
neurotransmitters
stress
anxiety - Correct answer-uncomfortable feeling or apprehension that occurs in
response to a known or unknown threat to self or self concept.
- a response to stress; mild, moderate, severe, panic
mild anxiety - Correct answer-motivation increased; ready for action; slight
increase in vital signs & awareness of danger; able to think and make connections;
heightened awareness
moderate anxiety - Correct answer-feels tension; perception decreased; alert but
only to specific info.; may be prone to arguing, teasing, or complaining; headache,
diarrhea, N&V, low back pain, increased vital signs
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and Answers
mental health is - Correct answer-a state of being adjusted to life
emotional balance
traits of mental health - Correct answer-flexible, resilience, patient, considerate,
successful, maintain stable healthy relationships, accountable, trustworthy
factors affecting mental health - Correct answer-can affect positively or negatively
-inherited characteristics (not just genetics; coping mechanisms, tendencies)
-childhood nurturing
-life circumstances
mental illness - Correct answer-illness that affects the mind or behavior
theories on causes of mental illness - Correct answer-- disruption of
neurotransmitters
-persons inability to cope with stressors
-neurological changes
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, behavior - Correct answer-manner in which a person carries out ADL's (life)
personality - Correct answer-generalized group of attitudes and/ or behaviors
common to an individual
self concept - Correct answer-(world view) how you define yourself in relationship
to others and the environment
-changes overtime, influenced by life events, may be affected by stress
life events that affect self concept or mental health - Correct answer-
neurotransmitters
stress
anxiety - Correct answer-uncomfortable feeling or apprehension that occurs in
response to a known or unknown threat to self or self concept.
- a response to stress; mild, moderate, severe, panic
mild anxiety - Correct answer-motivation increased; ready for action; slight
increase in vital signs & awareness of danger; able to think and make connections;
heightened awareness
moderate anxiety - Correct answer-feels tension; perception decreased; alert but
only to specific info.; may be prone to arguing, teasing, or complaining; headache,
diarrhea, N&V, low back pain, increased vital signs
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