MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027 || MULTIPLE QUESTIONS WITH
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What is the definition of mental health - CORRECT ANSWER -A state of
wellbeing in which the individual is able to make contribution to society, realize
their potential, cope with life, and work productively.
What are attributes of a mentally healthy person - CORRECT ANSWER -
Rational thinking, effective coping skills, resiliency, self-control, self-
awareness, self-care, meaningful relationships, communication skills, positive
self-concept, ability to learn, spiritual satisfaction, happiness and joy.
What is the continuum of mental health? - CORRECT ANSWER -Health and
wellbeing=Occasional stress to mild distress. (No impairment)
Emotional problems or concerns= Mild to moderate distress (Mild or temporary
impairment)
Illness= Marked distress (Moderate to disabling or chronic impairment)
What are the differences between a basic level nurse and advanced level nurse
in psych? - CORRECT ANSWER -Basic level is simply a BSN-RN that is
certified to work in a hospital. An advanced level has their masters or doctorate
and are qualified to engage in psychotherapy (individual or group), can
prescribe, and diagnose depending on the state.
What is the difference between the DSM-IV-TR and a Nursing diagnosis -
CORRECT ANSWER -The DSM classifies disorders based on symptoms and
does not take culture into consideration. Nursing diagnosis is a clinical
judgement of the person as a whole that serves as a base for interventions.
What is an NOC? - CORRECT ANSWER -Is a comprehensive source of
standard outcomes in nursing. It has measuring scales, and definitions that can
be used to determine if an intervention is successful. Is broken into 7 domains.
What is the definition of mental illness - CORRECT ANSWER -All mental
disorders w/ definable diagnoses. Manifested in significant dysfunction that my
be related to developmental, biological, of psychological disturbances in
cognition/functioning.
,What are some signs/symptoms of mental illness. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Impaired cognition, behavioral alterations, and emotional changes like not being
able to cope with life stressors.
What is epidemiology and what are three levels of study? - CORRECT
ANSWER -The quantitative study of the distribution of mental disorders in
human populations.
1. Studies of natural history or what happens if there is not treatment
2. Studies of Diagnostic screening tests
3. Observational and experimental studies of interventions used to treat pt.
What is an NIC - CORRECT ANSWER -Is the standard for nursing
interventions that are used to enhance patient outcome. Based on clinical
judgement and knowledge. Is broken into direct and indirect care and also has 7
domains.
How can a mental health nurse serve as an advocate for their patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Report any incidents of abuse or neglect, uphold
patient confidentiality, supports patients right to make decisions regarding
treatment.
How does culture influence the view of mental illness? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Culture can affect what is considered mental health vs mental
illness based on what the culture views as acceptable and unacceptable.
What mental illnesses are cross-cultural world wide? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
What is the QSEN and what areas does it promote? - CORRECT ANSWER -
They are an organization created to improve safety and education in nursing.
, They promote: Teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality
improvement, safety, and informatics (the science of processing data for storage
and retrieval)
Comorbid condition - CORRECT ANSWER -When an individual has more
than one mental condition at a time.
Electronic healthcare - CORRECT ANSWER -Provision of health care
through a non face-to-face medium, rather through an electronic medium.
Incidence - CORRECT ANSWER -The number of new cases of a mental
disorders in a healthy population within a given period. (new)
Mental health continuum - CORRECT ANSWER -A conceptual line used to
represent levels of mental health and mental illness that vary from person to
person and vary for a particular person over time.
Phenomena of concern for nurses - CORRECT ANSWER -Promotion of
optimal health. Impaired ability to function. Alterations in cognition. Potential
danger.
Emotional stress related to issues. Symptom management, side effects, or
toxicities associated with self-administered drugs. Barriers to treatment posed
by alcohol/substance abuse/dependence. Dev psych issues.
Physical/psychological symptoms connected to psychological status. Ability to
maintain meaningful lives.
Prevelance - CORRECT ANSWER -The total number of cases of a disease
within a population at a given time. (old and new)
Psychiatric mental health nursing - CORRECT ANSWER -A specialty area in
nursing that promotes mental health through use of the nursing process in the
treatment of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders.
HEALTH EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027 || MULTIPLE QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS || EXPERT-VERIFIED & GRADED A+ ||
BLUEPRINT FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS!!!
What is the definition of mental health - CORRECT ANSWER -A state of
wellbeing in which the individual is able to make contribution to society, realize
their potential, cope with life, and work productively.
What are attributes of a mentally healthy person - CORRECT ANSWER -
Rational thinking, effective coping skills, resiliency, self-control, self-
awareness, self-care, meaningful relationships, communication skills, positive
self-concept, ability to learn, spiritual satisfaction, happiness and joy.
What is the continuum of mental health? - CORRECT ANSWER -Health and
wellbeing=Occasional stress to mild distress. (No impairment)
Emotional problems or concerns= Mild to moderate distress (Mild or temporary
impairment)
Illness= Marked distress (Moderate to disabling or chronic impairment)
What are the differences between a basic level nurse and advanced level nurse
in psych? - CORRECT ANSWER -Basic level is simply a BSN-RN that is
certified to work in a hospital. An advanced level has their masters or doctorate
and are qualified to engage in psychotherapy (individual or group), can
prescribe, and diagnose depending on the state.
What is the difference between the DSM-IV-TR and a Nursing diagnosis -
CORRECT ANSWER -The DSM classifies disorders based on symptoms and
does not take culture into consideration. Nursing diagnosis is a clinical
judgement of the person as a whole that serves as a base for interventions.
What is an NOC? - CORRECT ANSWER -Is a comprehensive source of
standard outcomes in nursing. It has measuring scales, and definitions that can
be used to determine if an intervention is successful. Is broken into 7 domains.
What is the definition of mental illness - CORRECT ANSWER -All mental
disorders w/ definable diagnoses. Manifested in significant dysfunction that my
be related to developmental, biological, of psychological disturbances in
cognition/functioning.
,What are some signs/symptoms of mental illness. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Impaired cognition, behavioral alterations, and emotional changes like not being
able to cope with life stressors.
What is epidemiology and what are three levels of study? - CORRECT
ANSWER -The quantitative study of the distribution of mental disorders in
human populations.
1. Studies of natural history or what happens if there is not treatment
2. Studies of Diagnostic screening tests
3. Observational and experimental studies of interventions used to treat pt.
What is an NIC - CORRECT ANSWER -Is the standard for nursing
interventions that are used to enhance patient outcome. Based on clinical
judgement and knowledge. Is broken into direct and indirect care and also has 7
domains.
How can a mental health nurse serve as an advocate for their patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Report any incidents of abuse or neglect, uphold
patient confidentiality, supports patients right to make decisions regarding
treatment.
How does culture influence the view of mental illness? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Culture can affect what is considered mental health vs mental
illness based on what the culture views as acceptable and unacceptable.
What mental illnesses are cross-cultural world wide? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
What is the QSEN and what areas does it promote? - CORRECT ANSWER -
They are an organization created to improve safety and education in nursing.
, They promote: Teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality
improvement, safety, and informatics (the science of processing data for storage
and retrieval)
Comorbid condition - CORRECT ANSWER -When an individual has more
than one mental condition at a time.
Electronic healthcare - CORRECT ANSWER -Provision of health care
through a non face-to-face medium, rather through an electronic medium.
Incidence - CORRECT ANSWER -The number of new cases of a mental
disorders in a healthy population within a given period. (new)
Mental health continuum - CORRECT ANSWER -A conceptual line used to
represent levels of mental health and mental illness that vary from person to
person and vary for a particular person over time.
Phenomena of concern for nurses - CORRECT ANSWER -Promotion of
optimal health. Impaired ability to function. Alterations in cognition. Potential
danger.
Emotional stress related to issues. Symptom management, side effects, or
toxicities associated with self-administered drugs. Barriers to treatment posed
by alcohol/substance abuse/dependence. Dev psych issues.
Physical/psychological symptoms connected to psychological status. Ability to
maintain meaningful lives.
Prevelance - CORRECT ANSWER -The total number of cases of a disease
within a population at a given time. (old and new)
Psychiatric mental health nursing - CORRECT ANSWER -A specialty area in
nursing that promotes mental health through use of the nursing process in the
treatment of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders.
