PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
10TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)SHEILA L. VIDEBECK
TEST BANK
UNIT 1 — CURRENT THEORIES & PRACTICE
Question 1
Reference
Ch. 1 — Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing —
Mental Health and Mental Illness
Nursing-Level Question Stem
A 22-year-old college student is admitted to an outpatient
mental health clinic for an evaluation. During the assessment,
the student states, "I just don't feel like myself. I can't focus in
class, and I've stopped hanging out with my friends." The nurse
,understands that a core component of defining mental health,
according to Videbeck, is the individual's ability to:
• A. Achieve complete independence and self-sufficiency in
all life roles.
• B. Function adaptively within their culture and manage
stressors.
• C. Conform perfectly to societal norms and expectations
for behavior.
• D. Suppress or eliminate all feelings of anxiety, sadness, or
distress.
Correct Answer
• B. Function adaptively within their culture and manage
stressors.
Rationales
• Correct Answer Rationale: Videbeck defines mental health
as a state of well-being where an individual realizes their
own abilities, can cope with normal life stresses, can work
productively, and is able to make a contribution to their
community. This emphasizes adaptive functioning and
resilience within one's cultural context, not an absence of
problems or rigid conformity. The student's struggle to
function in academic and social roles is a key assessment
point related to this definition.
, • Incorrect Answer Rationale (A): While independence is
valued, mental health is not defined by complete self-
sufficiency. Healthy functioning involves interdependence
and seeking support when needed.
• Incorrect Answer Rationale (C): Mental health is not
synonymous with conformity. Adaptive functioning
respects cultural norms but also allows for individual
expression and recognizing when societal expectations
may be harmful.
• Incorrect Answer Rationale (D): The absence of negative
emotions is not a realistic or healthy goal. Mental health
involves experiencing a full range of emotions and
managing them effectively.
Teaching Point
Mental health is defined by adaptive functioning and resilience
within one's culture, not merely the absence of symptoms.
Citation
Videbeck, S. L. (2025). Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (10th
ed.). Ch. 1.
Question 2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing —
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
, Nursing-Level Question Stem
A nurse is reviewing the chart of a new client diagnosed with
Major Depressive Disorder. The nurse notes the diagnostic code
"F32.2" documented alongside the diagnosis. The nurse
correctly interprets this code as a component of the DSM-5-TR
that is essential for:
• A. Determining the client's exact prognosis and timeline for
recovery.
• B. Facilitating accurate communication and billing for
services.
• C. Specifying the psychopharmacological treatment
regimen required.
• D. Identifying the underlying unconscious conflict causing
the disorder.
Correct Answer
• B. Facilitating accurate communication and billing for
services.
Rationales
• Correct Answer Rationale: The DSM-5-TR utilizes
diagnostic codes from the International Classification of
Diseases (ICD-10-CM). These alphanumeric codes provide
a standardized language that is critical for clear
communication among healthcare providers, for statistical
10TH EDITION
• AUTHOR(S)SHEILA L. VIDEBECK
TEST BANK
UNIT 1 — CURRENT THEORIES & PRACTICE
Question 1
Reference
Ch. 1 — Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing —
Mental Health and Mental Illness
Nursing-Level Question Stem
A 22-year-old college student is admitted to an outpatient
mental health clinic for an evaluation. During the assessment,
the student states, "I just don't feel like myself. I can't focus in
class, and I've stopped hanging out with my friends." The nurse
,understands that a core component of defining mental health,
according to Videbeck, is the individual's ability to:
• A. Achieve complete independence and self-sufficiency in
all life roles.
• B. Function adaptively within their culture and manage
stressors.
• C. Conform perfectly to societal norms and expectations
for behavior.
• D. Suppress or eliminate all feelings of anxiety, sadness, or
distress.
Correct Answer
• B. Function adaptively within their culture and manage
stressors.
Rationales
• Correct Answer Rationale: Videbeck defines mental health
as a state of well-being where an individual realizes their
own abilities, can cope with normal life stresses, can work
productively, and is able to make a contribution to their
community. This emphasizes adaptive functioning and
resilience within one's cultural context, not an absence of
problems or rigid conformity. The student's struggle to
function in academic and social roles is a key assessment
point related to this definition.
, • Incorrect Answer Rationale (A): While independence is
valued, mental health is not defined by complete self-
sufficiency. Healthy functioning involves interdependence
and seeking support when needed.
• Incorrect Answer Rationale (C): Mental health is not
synonymous with conformity. Adaptive functioning
respects cultural norms but also allows for individual
expression and recognizing when societal expectations
may be harmful.
• Incorrect Answer Rationale (D): The absence of negative
emotions is not a realistic or healthy goal. Mental health
involves experiencing a full range of emotions and
managing them effectively.
Teaching Point
Mental health is defined by adaptive functioning and resilience
within one's culture, not merely the absence of symptoms.
Citation
Videbeck, S. L. (2025). Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (10th
ed.). Ch. 1.
Question 2
Reference
Ch. 1 — Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing —
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
, Nursing-Level Question Stem
A nurse is reviewing the chart of a new client diagnosed with
Major Depressive Disorder. The nurse notes the diagnostic code
"F32.2" documented alongside the diagnosis. The nurse
correctly interprets this code as a component of the DSM-5-TR
that is essential for:
• A. Determining the client's exact prognosis and timeline for
recovery.
• B. Facilitating accurate communication and billing for
services.
• C. Specifying the psychopharmacological treatment
regimen required.
• D. Identifying the underlying unconscious conflict causing
the disorder.
Correct Answer
• B. Facilitating accurate communication and billing for
services.
Rationales
• Correct Answer Rationale: The DSM-5-TR utilizes
diagnostic codes from the International Classification of
Diseases (ICD-10-CM). These alphanumeric codes provide
a standardized language that is critical for clear
communication among healthcare providers, for statistical
