Medgar Evers College

Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Mohr: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 6th Edition 1. A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing mental illness to college freshmen. A student asks, “What does it mean to be mentally healthy?” Which of the following potential responses by the nurse is best? A) “Mental health is difficult to define and depends on cultural norms.” B) “Mental health is marked by productive, satisfying activity and fulfillin...

Chapter 24: The Client With an Anxiety Disorder Mohr: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 6th Edition 1. A 25-year-old woman tells the nurse that she has been worried and tearful lately because of pressures at work. She states, “My boyfriend tells me that it's 'stress' and 'anxiety,' but doesn't everyone have that? What is anxiety anyway?” Which of the following responses gives the best information about the nature of anxiety? A) “Anxiety is an abnormal response to everyday ...

Chapter 19: Violence and Abuse Within the Community Mohr: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 6th Edition 1. Viewing violence as a phenomenon with its roots in the individual, family, community, and overall society is the underlying construct of A) the holistic model of violence. B) the environmental model of violence. C) the ecologic model of violence. D) the social systems model of violence. Ans: C Chapter: 19 Client Needs: C-1 Cognitive level: Comprehension Concepts & Processe...

1. According to the National Institute of Aging, young old refers to people A) 62 to 70 years of age. B) 65 to 74 years of age. C) 60 to 64 years of age. D) 64 to 70 years of age. Ans: B Chapter: 35 Client Needs: B-1 Cognitive level: Knowledge Concepts & Processes: Cultural awareness Difficulty: Easy Objective: 01 Feedback: To be more precise about the relationship between a person's age and his or her particular needs, the National Institute on Aging has defined chronologic categori...

1. Schizophrenia is most often characterized by which of the following assessment findings? A) Thought disturbances and hallucinations B) Mood swings and hostility C) Separate personalities D) Preoccupation with somatic symptoms Ans: A Chapter: 30 Client Needs: C-2 Cognitive level: Knowledge Concepts & Processes: Nursing process Difficulty: Easy Objective: 01 Feedback: Common features of schizophrenia include thought disturbances and preoccupation with frightening inner experiences (e...

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 6th EditionChapter 7: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Care 1. A standard of nursing practice is A) part of the state nurse practice act. B) a written document that outlines minimum expectations for safe nursing practice. C) unwritten but traditional practice that constitutes safe nursing practice. D) part of the federal nurse practice act. Ans: B Chapter: 07 Client Needs: A-1 Cognitive level: Knowledge Concepts & P...

Chapter 21: Crisis Intervention Mohr: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 6th Edition 1. A person in crisis goes through various phases. Which of the following reflects the third phase of crisis development? A) The person uses usual coping mechanisms, which are effective. B) The person seeks help. C) Usual coping mechanisms fail, and anxiety increases. D) Stress and anxiety are intolerable. Ans: B Chapter: 21 Client Needs: C-1 Cognitive level: Knowledge Concepts & Processes: Nur...

When delivering patient care, which intervention does the nurse perform as part of the evaluation process? Recognizes unmet outcomes Which type of problem is a high priority? One related to life-threatening needs of the patients Which patient problem would be a high priority? Chest pain Which problem would the nurse add to the care plan after evaluating a diabetic patient who had a problem with glucose control but is now restless and asking many questions about an upcoming procedure ...