rasmussen mental health exam 1 (2025/2026):
latest VersIOn WIth VerIFIeD QuestIOns anD
aCCurate, DetaIleD ansWers FrOm trusteD
sOurCes.
1. Id - ANSWER acts on pleasure, regardless of consequence, infantile it is of
the unconscious mind
2. ego - ANSWER regulates the id, more realistic, still seeks pleasure but
makes more socially responsible decisions, it is instinctive helps with
problem solving
3. superego - ANSWER it is the problem soler reality tester it is of the
conscious, and has morals
4. maslows hierarchy of needs - ANSWER cannot be on a level higher than a
level that you have not completed
5. Trust vs mistrust - ANSWER age birth to 1.5 years task-basic sense of trust
and physical feeling of comfort decreases fear
6. autonomy vs shame and doubt - ANSWER 1.5 to 3 years task- gain self
control and independence in the environment
7. initiative vs guilt - ANSWER 3-6 years task-acheive a sense of purpose and
mastery over tasks
,8. industry vs inferiority - ANSWER 6-12 years task-gain a sense of self
confidence through learning, competing and performing sucessfully
9. identity vs role confusion - ANSWER 12-20 years task-integrate all tasks
into a secure sense of self
10.intimacy vs isolation - ANSWER 20-30 task- forming a boding social
relationship
11.generativity vs self absorption - ANSWER 30-65 achieve life goals and
obtain concern for wellness of future generations
12.integrity vs depair - ANSWER 65-death task-derive meaning from ones
whole life, obtain self worth
13.dopamine - ANSWER decreases parkinsons, depression, increase
schizeophrenia mania. used for cognition, motivation and movement
controls emotional responses of brains rewards and pleasure centers
14.serotonin - ANSWER decrease depression increase anxiety regulates mood
arousal attention behavior and body temperature
15.nor epinephrine - ANSWER regulates mood, attention and arousal.
stimulates CNS increases mania anxiety and schizophrenia decreases
depression
, 16.GABA - ANSWER anti convulsion muscle relaxant impairs cognition and
psycho motor functions reduces anxiety excitation aggression. role in pain
perception decreases mania, anxiety and schizophrenia
orientation phase - ANSWER atmospere established, nurse role is defined,
contract containing date, time, place of meeting, confidentiliaty is discussed. terms
of termination discussed, atmosphere of trust
working phase - ANSWER maintain relationship, gather more data, promote
problem solving skills, facilitate behavior change, evaluate problems and goals
termination phase - ANSWER summarizes goals and objectives achieved, how to
incorperate into daily life, echanging memories, by sharing this phase with patient
is shows you care.
nurse client relationship - ANSWER facilitates comunication of distressing
thoughts feelings and assisting patients with problem solving. helps patients
examine self defeating behaviors. promotes self care and independence
social relationship - ANSWER initiates for friendship socialization, enjoyment
includes giving advice approval and disapproval and meetings basic dependency
needs.
transference - ANSWER person consciously and inappropriately displaces anger
to a different person
counter transference - ANSWER tendency of a nurse to displace onto the patient
feelings related to people of in the past
, nursing process - ANSWER assessment -hx, interview, MSE
diagnosis -identify problem nursing DX prioritizing tx.
outcome- identify attainable outcomes
planning -identify safe interventions
implementation-practicing interventions, meds and advanced practice
evaluation document results of evaluation if not reached and then revise
goal development - ANSWER contains attainable cultural sensitive goals that can
be measured with a time limit
mental health - ANSWER being comfortable with yourself
feeling good about relationships with others
being able to meet the demands of life
mental illness - ANSWER low self esteen and self concept
unable to relate to others
incapable to relate to others
unable to distinguish between reality, fantasy and imagination
parts of MSE - ANSWER personal info- age, gender, marital status, relision, race
employment
appearance- grooming, hygiene, pupils, facial expression, HT, WT, tattoos, age
latest VersIOn WIth VerIFIeD QuestIOns anD
aCCurate, DetaIleD ansWers FrOm trusteD
sOurCes.
1. Id - ANSWER acts on pleasure, regardless of consequence, infantile it is of
the unconscious mind
2. ego - ANSWER regulates the id, more realistic, still seeks pleasure but
makes more socially responsible decisions, it is instinctive helps with
problem solving
3. superego - ANSWER it is the problem soler reality tester it is of the
conscious, and has morals
4. maslows hierarchy of needs - ANSWER cannot be on a level higher than a
level that you have not completed
5. Trust vs mistrust - ANSWER age birth to 1.5 years task-basic sense of trust
and physical feeling of comfort decreases fear
6. autonomy vs shame and doubt - ANSWER 1.5 to 3 years task- gain self
control and independence in the environment
7. initiative vs guilt - ANSWER 3-6 years task-acheive a sense of purpose and
mastery over tasks
,8. industry vs inferiority - ANSWER 6-12 years task-gain a sense of self
confidence through learning, competing and performing sucessfully
9. identity vs role confusion - ANSWER 12-20 years task-integrate all tasks
into a secure sense of self
10.intimacy vs isolation - ANSWER 20-30 task- forming a boding social
relationship
11.generativity vs self absorption - ANSWER 30-65 achieve life goals and
obtain concern for wellness of future generations
12.integrity vs depair - ANSWER 65-death task-derive meaning from ones
whole life, obtain self worth
13.dopamine - ANSWER decreases parkinsons, depression, increase
schizeophrenia mania. used for cognition, motivation and movement
controls emotional responses of brains rewards and pleasure centers
14.serotonin - ANSWER decrease depression increase anxiety regulates mood
arousal attention behavior and body temperature
15.nor epinephrine - ANSWER regulates mood, attention and arousal.
stimulates CNS increases mania anxiety and schizophrenia decreases
depression
, 16.GABA - ANSWER anti convulsion muscle relaxant impairs cognition and
psycho motor functions reduces anxiety excitation aggression. role in pain
perception decreases mania, anxiety and schizophrenia
orientation phase - ANSWER atmospere established, nurse role is defined,
contract containing date, time, place of meeting, confidentiliaty is discussed. terms
of termination discussed, atmosphere of trust
working phase - ANSWER maintain relationship, gather more data, promote
problem solving skills, facilitate behavior change, evaluate problems and goals
termination phase - ANSWER summarizes goals and objectives achieved, how to
incorperate into daily life, echanging memories, by sharing this phase with patient
is shows you care.
nurse client relationship - ANSWER facilitates comunication of distressing
thoughts feelings and assisting patients with problem solving. helps patients
examine self defeating behaviors. promotes self care and independence
social relationship - ANSWER initiates for friendship socialization, enjoyment
includes giving advice approval and disapproval and meetings basic dependency
needs.
transference - ANSWER person consciously and inappropriately displaces anger
to a different person
counter transference - ANSWER tendency of a nurse to displace onto the patient
feelings related to people of in the past
, nursing process - ANSWER assessment -hx, interview, MSE
diagnosis -identify problem nursing DX prioritizing tx.
outcome- identify attainable outcomes
planning -identify safe interventions
implementation-practicing interventions, meds and advanced practice
evaluation document results of evaluation if not reached and then revise
goal development - ANSWER contains attainable cultural sensitive goals that can
be measured with a time limit
mental health - ANSWER being comfortable with yourself
feeling good about relationships with others
being able to meet the demands of life
mental illness - ANSWER low self esteen and self concept
unable to relate to others
incapable to relate to others
unable to distinguish between reality, fantasy and imagination
parts of MSE - ANSWER personal info- age, gender, marital status, relision, race
employment
appearance- grooming, hygiene, pupils, facial expression, HT, WT, tattoos, age
