PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING TEST BANK OVERVIEW
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Financial resource allocation - Answer-Funds not effectively redirected to community
programs.
Mental illness treatment evolution - Answer-Shift from institutional to community-
based approaches.
Legislation impact on mental health - Answer-Laws changed to improve civil
commitment procedures.
Mental health stigma - Answer-Negative societal attitudes towards mental illness.
Safe refuge for the mentally ill - Answer-Asylums provided protection and humane
treatment historically.
Shorter hospital stays - Answer-Trend towards brief admissions for mental health
treatment.
Mental health treatment priorities - Answer-Focus on effective treatment and
reducing homelessness.
Community mental health services - Answer-Programs designed to support mental
health in local settings.
Mental health care challenges - Answer-Issues include inadequate services and
frequent rehospitalization.
Historical treatment methods - Answer-Included exorcisms and imprisonment for the
mentally ill.
Mental illness and relationships - Answer-Individuals suffering from mental illness
may experience dissatisfaction with self and relationships.
Coping abilities - Answer-A factor that influences mental health.
Emotional resilience - Answer-A factor contributing to an individual's mental health.
Access to resources - Answer-A positive social/cultural factor for mental health.
1963 Community Mental Health Centers Act - Answer-Legislation promoting
community-based mental health care.
, Asylum - Answer-Safe haven providing food and shelter for the mentally ill.
Major problems of state institutions - Answer-Abuse allegations and client isolation
from community.
Psychotropic drugs - Answer-Medications developed in the 1950s for mental illness.
Enlightenment period treatment - Answer-Shift to humane treatment and asylum
care.
First nursing training for mental illness - Answer-Initiated in 1882 at McLean Hospital,
Massachusetts.
Mental health service accessibility - Answer-Only 25% of adults receive needed
mental health care.
Healthy People 2020 objectives - Answer-Focus on increasing treatment and
reducing suicide rates.
Community-based care benefits - Answer-Clients maintain independence and
community connections.
Deinstitutionalization - Answer-Movement reducing reliance on large state hospitals.
Stigma of insane asylums - Answer-Negative perception associated with residing in
institutions.
Custodial care - Answer-Basic care without therapeutic treatment for the mentally ill.
Public ridicule of the mentally ill - Answer-Historically, mentally ill individuals were
displayed for amusement.
Increased hospital admissions - Answer-Rise in admissions despite reduced hospital
bed availability.
Community support services - Answer-Resources aimed at assisting mentally ill
individuals locally.
Emergency department visits - Answer-Significantly increased for acutely disturbed
individuals.
Mental Illness Admissions - Answer-Increased by 90% despite fewer hospital beds.
Healthy People 2020 - Answer-Objective to increase treatment access for mental
health.
Community Mental Health Center - Answer-Focus on symptom management and
rehabilitation.
NURSING TEST BANK OVERVIEW
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Financial resource allocation - Answer-Funds not effectively redirected to community
programs.
Mental illness treatment evolution - Answer-Shift from institutional to community-
based approaches.
Legislation impact on mental health - Answer-Laws changed to improve civil
commitment procedures.
Mental health stigma - Answer-Negative societal attitudes towards mental illness.
Safe refuge for the mentally ill - Answer-Asylums provided protection and humane
treatment historically.
Shorter hospital stays - Answer-Trend towards brief admissions for mental health
treatment.
Mental health treatment priorities - Answer-Focus on effective treatment and
reducing homelessness.
Community mental health services - Answer-Programs designed to support mental
health in local settings.
Mental health care challenges - Answer-Issues include inadequate services and
frequent rehospitalization.
Historical treatment methods - Answer-Included exorcisms and imprisonment for the
mentally ill.
Mental illness and relationships - Answer-Individuals suffering from mental illness
may experience dissatisfaction with self and relationships.
Coping abilities - Answer-A factor that influences mental health.
Emotional resilience - Answer-A factor contributing to an individual's mental health.
Access to resources - Answer-A positive social/cultural factor for mental health.
1963 Community Mental Health Centers Act - Answer-Legislation promoting
community-based mental health care.
, Asylum - Answer-Safe haven providing food and shelter for the mentally ill.
Major problems of state institutions - Answer-Abuse allegations and client isolation
from community.
Psychotropic drugs - Answer-Medications developed in the 1950s for mental illness.
Enlightenment period treatment - Answer-Shift to humane treatment and asylum
care.
First nursing training for mental illness - Answer-Initiated in 1882 at McLean Hospital,
Massachusetts.
Mental health service accessibility - Answer-Only 25% of adults receive needed
mental health care.
Healthy People 2020 objectives - Answer-Focus on increasing treatment and
reducing suicide rates.
Community-based care benefits - Answer-Clients maintain independence and
community connections.
Deinstitutionalization - Answer-Movement reducing reliance on large state hospitals.
Stigma of insane asylums - Answer-Negative perception associated with residing in
institutions.
Custodial care - Answer-Basic care without therapeutic treatment for the mentally ill.
Public ridicule of the mentally ill - Answer-Historically, mentally ill individuals were
displayed for amusement.
Increased hospital admissions - Answer-Rise in admissions despite reduced hospital
bed availability.
Community support services - Answer-Resources aimed at assisting mentally ill
individuals locally.
Emergency department visits - Answer-Significantly increased for acutely disturbed
individuals.
Mental Illness Admissions - Answer-Increased by 90% despite fewer hospital beds.
Healthy People 2020 - Answer-Objective to increase treatment access for mental
health.
Community Mental Health Center - Answer-Focus on symptom management and
rehabilitation.
