Varcarolis Chapter
Varcarolis
1 Mental
Chapter
Health
1 Mental
& Mental
Health
Illness
& Mental
Q20 Questions
Illness Q20&Questions
Answers 2026_2027
& Answers _2026_2027
Study Guide
_ Study
& Exam
Guide
Review.pdf
& Exam Review.pdf Page 1
Varcarolis Chapter 1 Mental Health &
Mental Illness Q20 Questions &
Answers 2026/2027 | Study Guide &
Exam Review
Page 1 of 21 Varcarolis Chapter 1 Mental Health & MentalPage
Illness
1 of
Q2021 Questions & Answers 2026_2027 _ Study Guide & Exam Review.pdf
,Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf Page 2
A new staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an
advanced practice nurse to perform which additional interventions?
a. Conduct mental health assessments
b. Establish therapeutic relationships
c. Individualize nursing care plans
d. Prescribe psychotropic medication
D
Prescriptive privileges are granted to masters-prepared nurse practitioners who have taken
special courses on prescribing medication. The nurse prepared at the basic level is
permitted to perform mental health assessments, establish relationships, and provide
individualized care planning
Page 2 of 21 Page 2 of 21 Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf
, Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf Page 3
Which finding best indicates that a patient has a mental illness? The patient:
a.responds to rules, routines, and customs of a group.
b. reports mood is consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless.
c. performs tasks attempted within the limits set by own abilities.
d. is able to see the difference between the "as if" and the "for real."
B
The correct response describes a mood alteration, which further reflects mental illness. The
distracters describe mentally healthy behaviors.
Which finding best indicates that the goal "Demonstrate mentally healthy behavior" was
achieved? A patient:
a. sees self as approaching ideals and capable of meeting demands.
b. seeks others to assume responsibility for major areas of own life.
c. behaves without considering the consequences of personal actions.
d. aggressively meets own needs without considering the rights of others.
A
Page 3 of 21 Page 3 of 21 Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf
Varcarolis
1 Mental
Chapter
Health
1 Mental
& Mental
Health
Illness
& Mental
Q20 Questions
Illness Q20&Questions
Answers 2026_2027
& Answers _2026_2027
Study Guide
_ Study
& Exam
Guide
Review.pdf
& Exam Review.pdf Page 1
Varcarolis Chapter 1 Mental Health &
Mental Illness Q20 Questions &
Answers 2026/2027 | Study Guide &
Exam Review
Page 1 of 21 Varcarolis Chapter 1 Mental Health & MentalPage
Illness
1 of
Q2021 Questions & Answers 2026_2027 _ Study Guide & Exam Review.pdf
,Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf Page 2
A new staff nurse completes orientation to a psychiatric unit. This nurse may expect an
advanced practice nurse to perform which additional interventions?
a. Conduct mental health assessments
b. Establish therapeutic relationships
c. Individualize nursing care plans
d. Prescribe psychotropic medication
D
Prescriptive privileges are granted to masters-prepared nurse practitioners who have taken
special courses on prescribing medication. The nurse prepared at the basic level is
permitted to perform mental health assessments, establish relationships, and provide
individualized care planning
Page 2 of 21 Page 2 of 21 Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf
, Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf Page 3
Which finding best indicates that a patient has a mental illness? The patient:
a.responds to rules, routines, and customs of a group.
b. reports mood is consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless.
c. performs tasks attempted within the limits set by own abilities.
d. is able to see the difference between the "as if" and the "for real."
B
The correct response describes a mood alteration, which further reflects mental illness. The
distracters describe mentally healthy behaviors.
Which finding best indicates that the goal "Demonstrate mentally healthy behavior" was
achieved? A patient:
a. sees self as approaching ideals and capable of meeting demands.
b. seeks others to assume responsibility for major areas of own life.
c. behaves without considering the consequences of personal actions.
d. aggressively meets own needs without considering the rights of others.
A
Page 3 of 21 Page 3 of 21 Varcarolis Ch 1; Mental Health & Mental Illness Q 20.pdf
