RASMUSSEN: MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM 1 (2026) comprehensive questions
and verified answers ( detailed &
elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2026
TEST!!
Id - answer-acts on pleasure, regardless of consequence, infantile it is of the
unconscious mind
ego - answer-regulates the id, more realistic, still seeks pleasure but makes more
socially responsible decisions, it is instinctive helps with problem solving
superego - answer-it is the problem soler reality tester it is of the conscious, and has
morals
maslows hierarchy of needs - answer-cannot be on a level higher than a level that you
have not completed
Trust vs mistrust - answer-age birth to 1.5 years task-basic sense of trust and physical
feeling of comfort decreases fear
autonomy vs shame and doubt - answer-1.5 to 3 years task- gain self control and
independence in the environment
initiative vs guilt - answer-3-6 years task-acheive a sense of purpose and mastery over
tasks
industry vs inferiority - answer-6-12 years task-gain a sense of self confidence through
learning, competing and performing sucessfully
identity vs role confusion - answer-12-20 years task-integrate all tasks into a secure
sense of self
intimacy vs isolation - answer-20-30 task- forming a boding social relationship
generativity vs self absorption - answer-30-65 achieve life goals and obtain concern for
wellness of future generations
, integrity vs depair - answer-65-death task-derive meaning from ones whole life, obtain
self worth
dopamine - answer-decreases parkinsons, depression, increase schizeophrenia mania.
used for cognition, motivation and movement controls emotional responses of brains
rewards and pleasure centers
serotonin - answer-decrease depression increase anxiety regulates mood arousal
attention behavior and body temperature
nor epinephrine - answer-regulates mood, attention and arousal. stimulates CNS
increases mania anxiety and schizophrenia decreases depression
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
EXAM 1 (2026) comprehensive questions
and verified answers ( detailed &
elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2026
TEST!!
Id - answer-acts on pleasure, regardless of consequence, infantile it is of the
unconscious mind
ego - answer-regulates the id, more realistic, still seeks pleasure but makes more
socially responsible decisions, it is instinctive helps with problem solving
superego - answer-it is the problem soler reality tester it is of the conscious, and has
morals
maslows hierarchy of needs - answer-cannot be on a level higher than a level that you
have not completed
Trust vs mistrust - answer-age birth to 1.5 years task-basic sense of trust and physical
feeling of comfort decreases fear
autonomy vs shame and doubt - answer-1.5 to 3 years task- gain self control and
independence in the environment
initiative vs guilt - answer-3-6 years task-acheive a sense of purpose and mastery over
tasks
industry vs inferiority - answer-6-12 years task-gain a sense of self confidence through
learning, competing and performing sucessfully
identity vs role confusion - answer-12-20 years task-integrate all tasks into a secure
sense of self
intimacy vs isolation - answer-20-30 task- forming a boding social relationship
generativity vs self absorption - answer-30-65 achieve life goals and obtain concern for
wellness of future generations
, integrity vs depair - answer-65-death task-derive meaning from ones whole life, obtain
self worth
dopamine - answer-decreases parkinsons, depression, increase schizeophrenia mania.
used for cognition, motivation and movement controls emotional responses of brains
rewards and pleasure centers
serotonin - answer-decrease depression increase anxiety regulates mood arousal
attention behavior and body temperature
nor epinephrine - answer-regulates mood, attention and arousal. stimulates CNS
increases mania anxiety and schizophrenia decreases depression
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
