Chapter 1: Foundations Of Psychiatric- Mental Heal
Chapter 1: Foundations Of Psychiatric- Mental Heal
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Chapter 1: Foundations Of Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing
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Chapter 1: Foundations Of Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing
Question 1:
The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client. Which of the
following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental health? - A) Not needi...
Chapter 1: Foundations Of Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing
Question 1:
The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client. Which of the
following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental health?
- A) Not needing others for companionship
- B) The ability to effectively manage stress
- C) A family history of mental illness
- D) Striving for total self-reliance
Answer: B) The ability to effectively manage stress
Feedback: Individual factors influencing mental health include bio makeup, autonomy, independence,
self-esteem, capacity for growth, vitality, ability to find meaning in life, emotional resilience, sense of
belonging, reality orientation, and stress management abilities. Healthy interpersonal relationships
require companionship; thus, not needing others for support is not positive for mental health. A family
history of mental illness may negatively impact mental health, and total self-reliance is not feasible.
Access to resources is a positive social/cultural factor.
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Question 2:
Which of the following statements about mental illness are true? Select all that apply.
- A) Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both.
- B) Mental illness is only due to social/cultural factors.
- C) Social/cultural factors that relate to mental illness include excessive dependency on or withdrawal
from relationships.
- D) Individuals suffering from mental illness are usually able to cope effectively with daily life.
- E) Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction with relationships and self.
Answer: A, C, E
, Feedback: Mental illness can indeed cause significant distress and impaired functioning. It may be
influenced by individual, interpersonal, or social/cultural factors, including dependence on or
withdrawal from relationships. Those suffering from mental illness often find it difficult to manage daily
life, but they may experience dissatisfaction with relationships and self.
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Question 3:
Which of the following are true regarding mental health and mental illness?
- A) Behavior that may be viewed as acceptable in one culture is always unacceptable in other cultures.
- B) It is easy to determine if a person is mentally healthy or mentally ill.
- C) In most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness evidenced by
satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping, positive self-concept, and
emotional stability.
- D) Persons who engage in fantasies are mentally ill.
Answer: C) In most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness.
Feedback: Different cultures may view behaviors differently, and determining mental health can be
complex. Mental health is characterized by wellness in emotional, psychological, and social areas.
Engaging in fantasies does not automatically indicate mental illness; distinguishing reality from fantasy is
a separate factor that may contribute to mental health concerns.
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Question 4:
A client grieving the recent loss of her husband asks if she is becoming mentally ill because she is so sad.
The nurse's best response would be:
- A) "You may have a temporary mental illness because you are experiencing so much pain."
- B) "You are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to the loss you have experienced."
- C) "Were you generally dissatisfied with your relationship before your husband's death?"
- D) "Try not to worry about that right now. You never know what the future brings."
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