Nursing 4530 - Mental Health - Exam 1 Questions
and Answers.
A nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client.
Which would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental
health?
A. striving for total self-reliance
B. The ability to affectively manage stress
C. a family history of mental illness
D. Not needing others for companionship - Correct Answer B. the ability to effectively
manage stress
Which is true regarding mental health and mental illness?
A. persons who engage in fantasies are mentally ill
B. behavior that may be viewed as acceptable in one culture is always unacceptable to
other cultures
C. in most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness
evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping,
positive self concept, and emotional stability
D. it is easy to determine if a person is mentally healthy or mentally ill - Correct Answer C.
in most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness
evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping,
positive self concept, and emotional stability
At what point should the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing a mental
disorder?
A. when the client uses defense mechanisms as ego protection
B. when maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily
functioning
C. when thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are not reflective of DSM-5 criteria
D. when the client communicates significant distress - Correct Answer B. When
maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily functioning
, A client suffers from frequent panic attacks and often described feeling disconnected from
the self during these attacks. Which condition should the nurse note in the chart?
A. depersonalization
B. denial
C. derealization
D. hallucinations - Correct Answer A. depersonalization
A client is currently experiencing a panic attack. Which is the most appropriate response
by the nurse?
A. "you are safe, take a deep breath"
B. "what are you feeling right now?"
C. "there is nothing here to harm you"
D. "just try to relax" - Correct Answer A. "You are safe. Take a deep breath"
According to Erikson's developmental theory, when planning care for a 47 yr old client,
which developmental task should a nurse identify as appropriate for this client?
A. to achieve a sense of self-confidence and recognition from others
B. to develop basic trust in others
C. to achieve established life goals and consider the welfare of future generations
D. to reflect back on life events to derive pleasure and meaning - Correct Answer C. To
achieve life goals and consider the welfare of future generations
A college student recently experienced a relationship break-up. The college student is
admitted to a hospital following a suicide attempt and states "No one will ever love a loser
like me." According to Erikson's theory of personality development, a nurse should
recognize a deficit in which developmental stage?
A. initiative versus guilt
B. intimacy versus isolation
C. trust versus mistrust
D. ego integrity versus despair - Correct Answer B. intimacy versus isolation
and Answers.
A nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client.
Which would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental
health?
A. striving for total self-reliance
B. The ability to affectively manage stress
C. a family history of mental illness
D. Not needing others for companionship - Correct Answer B. the ability to effectively
manage stress
Which is true regarding mental health and mental illness?
A. persons who engage in fantasies are mentally ill
B. behavior that may be viewed as acceptable in one culture is always unacceptable to
other cultures
C. in most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness
evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping,
positive self concept, and emotional stability
D. it is easy to determine if a person is mentally healthy or mentally ill - Correct Answer C.
in most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness
evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping,
positive self concept, and emotional stability
At what point should the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing a mental
disorder?
A. when the client uses defense mechanisms as ego protection
B. when maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily
functioning
C. when thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are not reflective of DSM-5 criteria
D. when the client communicates significant distress - Correct Answer B. When
maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily functioning
, A client suffers from frequent panic attacks and often described feeling disconnected from
the self during these attacks. Which condition should the nurse note in the chart?
A. depersonalization
B. denial
C. derealization
D. hallucinations - Correct Answer A. depersonalization
A client is currently experiencing a panic attack. Which is the most appropriate response
by the nurse?
A. "you are safe, take a deep breath"
B. "what are you feeling right now?"
C. "there is nothing here to harm you"
D. "just try to relax" - Correct Answer A. "You are safe. Take a deep breath"
According to Erikson's developmental theory, when planning care for a 47 yr old client,
which developmental task should a nurse identify as appropriate for this client?
A. to achieve a sense of self-confidence and recognition from others
B. to develop basic trust in others
C. to achieve established life goals and consider the welfare of future generations
D. to reflect back on life events to derive pleasure and meaning - Correct Answer C. To
achieve life goals and consider the welfare of future generations
A college student recently experienced a relationship break-up. The college student is
admitted to a hospital following a suicide attempt and states "No one will ever love a loser
like me." According to Erikson's theory of personality development, a nurse should
recognize a deficit in which developmental stage?
A. initiative versus guilt
B. intimacy versus isolation
C. trust versus mistrust
D. ego integrity versus despair - Correct Answer B. intimacy versus isolation
