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Test Bank Foundations Of Mental Health Care 8th Edition By
Morrison-Valfre
Chapter 01: The History Of Mental Health Care
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The belief of the ancient greek philosopher plato that the rational soul controlled
the irrational soul could be compared with the belief of the more recent
psychological theorist:
a. Freud.
b. Pinel.
c. Fisher.
d. Rush.
Correct answer : a
Sigmund freud believed that mental illness was, in part, caused by forces both
within and outside the personality. Philippe pinel advocated acceptance of mentally
ill individuals as human beings in need of medical assistance. Alice fisher was a
florence nightingale nurse who cared for the mentally ill, and dr. Benjamin rush
was the author of the book diseases of the mind.
dif: cognitive level: comprehension obj: 2
Top: early years of mental health key: nursing process step:
assessment msc: client needs: psychosocial integrity
2. During the mid-1500s, behaviors associated with mental illness were more
accurately recorded by professionals. This practice led to _ for different
abnormal behaviors.
a. Classifications
b. Diagnosing
c. Treatment
d. Education
Correct answer : a
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Classification of abnormal behaviors did not begin until this time, after the practice
of more accurate recording of behaviors was begun. Diagnoses, treatment
guidelines, and any education regarding mental health disorders were not available
during this period.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge obj: 3
Top: mental illness during the renaissance
key: nursing process step: assessment msc: client needs: psychosocial integrity
3. During the latter part of the 18th century, psychiatry became a separate branch of
medicine, and inhumane treatment was greatly diminished by the french hospital
director:
a. Dix.
b. Beers.
c. Pinel.
d. Carter.
Correct answer : c
Philippe pinel advocated acceptance of the mentally ill, as well as proper treatment.
Dorothea dix crusaded for construction of mental health hospitals. Clifford beers
wrote the book a mind that found itself. President jimmy carter established the
president’s commission on mental health in 1978.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge obj: 4
Top: mental illness in the 18th century key: nursing process step:
assessment msc: client needs: psychosocial integrity
4. In 1841, surveyed asylums, jails, and almshouses throughout the
united states, canada, and scotland and is credited with bringing about public
awareness and reform for the care of the mentally ill.
a. Sigmund freud
b. John cade
c. Florence nightingale
d. Dorothea dix
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Correct answer : d
Dorothea dix spent 20 years surveying facilities that housed mentally ill individuals
and is credited with major changes in the care of the mentally ill. Sigmund freud
introduced the concept of psychoanalysis, john cade discovered lithium carbonate
for the treatment of bipolar disorder, and florence nightingale trained nurses in
england in the 1800s.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge obj: 4
Top: mental illness in the 19th century key: nursing process step:
assessment msc: client needs: psychosocial integrity
5. As a direct result of clifford beers’ work and book, a mind that found itself, the
committee for mental hygiene was formed in 1909 with a focus on prevention of
mental illness and: a. Early detection of symptoms of mental illness.
b. Education of caregivers.
c. Current treatment options.
d. Removing the stigma attached to mental illness.
Correct answer : d
Clifford beers’ book reflected on his attempt at suicide followed by the deplorable
care he received for the next 3 years in mental hospitals. Beers’ work and book
raised the consciousness of people throughout the country regarding prevention
and removal of the stigma of having a mental illness. Early detection of symptoms,
education of caregivers, and current treatment options regarding mental illness
were not the focus of his book, nor were they a priority for the committee for mental
hygiene.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge obj: 4
Top: mental illness in the 20th century key: nursing process step:
assessment msc: client needs: psychosocial integrity
6. During the 1930s, what common treatment for schizophrenia caused clients to fall
into a coma that could last as long as 50 hours? A. Electroconvulsive therapy
pg. 4
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Test Bank Foundations Of Mental Health Care 8th Edition By
Morrison-Valfre
Chapter 01: The History Of Mental Health Care
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The belief of the ancient greek philosopher plato that the rational soul controlled
the irrational soul could be compared with the belief of the more recent
psychological theorist:
a. Freud.
b. Pinel.
c. Fisher.
d. Rush.
Correct answer : a
Sigmund freud believed that mental illness was, in part, caused by forces both
within and outside the personality. Philippe pinel advocated acceptance of mentally
ill individuals as human beings in need of medical assistance. Alice fisher was a
florence nightingale nurse who cared for the mentally ill, and dr. Benjamin rush
was the author of the book diseases of the mind.
dif: cognitive level: comprehension obj: 2
Top: early years of mental health key: nursing process step:
assessment msc: client needs: psychosocial integrity
2. During the mid-1500s, behaviors associated with mental illness were more
accurately recorded by professionals. This practice led to _ for different
abnormal behaviors.
a. Classifications
b. Diagnosing
c. Treatment
d. Education
Correct answer : a
pg. 2
,3
Classification of abnormal behaviors did not begin until this time, after the practice
of more accurate recording of behaviors was begun. Diagnoses, treatment
guidelines, and any education regarding mental health disorders were not available
during this period.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge obj: 3
Top: mental illness during the renaissance
key: nursing process step: assessment msc: client needs: psychosocial integrity
3. During the latter part of the 18th century, psychiatry became a separate branch of
medicine, and inhumane treatment was greatly diminished by the french hospital
director:
a. Dix.
b. Beers.
c. Pinel.
d. Carter.
Correct answer : c
Philippe pinel advocated acceptance of the mentally ill, as well as proper treatment.
Dorothea dix crusaded for construction of mental health hospitals. Clifford beers
wrote the book a mind that found itself. President jimmy carter established the
president’s commission on mental health in 1978.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge obj: 4
Top: mental illness in the 18th century key: nursing process step:
assessment msc: client needs: psychosocial integrity
4. In 1841, surveyed asylums, jails, and almshouses throughout the
united states, canada, and scotland and is credited with bringing about public
awareness and reform for the care of the mentally ill.
a. Sigmund freud
b. John cade
c. Florence nightingale
d. Dorothea dix
pg. 3
, 4
Correct answer : d
Dorothea dix spent 20 years surveying facilities that housed mentally ill individuals
and is credited with major changes in the care of the mentally ill. Sigmund freud
introduced the concept of psychoanalysis, john cade discovered lithium carbonate
for the treatment of bipolar disorder, and florence nightingale trained nurses in
england in the 1800s.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge obj: 4
Top: mental illness in the 19th century key: nursing process step:
assessment msc: client needs: psychosocial integrity
5. As a direct result of clifford beers’ work and book, a mind that found itself, the
committee for mental hygiene was formed in 1909 with a focus on prevention of
mental illness and: a. Early detection of symptoms of mental illness.
b. Education of caregivers.
c. Current treatment options.
d. Removing the stigma attached to mental illness.
Correct answer : d
Clifford beers’ book reflected on his attempt at suicide followed by the deplorable
care he received for the next 3 years in mental hospitals. Beers’ work and book
raised the consciousness of people throughout the country regarding prevention
and removal of the stigma of having a mental illness. Early detection of symptoms,
education of caregivers, and current treatment options regarding mental illness
were not the focus of his book, nor were they a priority for the committee for mental
hygiene.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge obj: 4
Top: mental illness in the 20th century key: nursing process step:
assessment msc: client needs: psychosocial integrity
6. During the 1930s, what common treatment for schizophrenia caused clients to fall
into a coma that could last as long as 50 hours? A. Electroconvulsive therapy
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