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
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, C. a family history of mental illness
D. Not needing others for companionship ANS >>> B. the ability to effectively
manage stress
2. 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 unac-
ceptable 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 ANS
>>> 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
3. At what point should the nurse determine that a client is at risk for develop-
ing a mental disorder?
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, 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 ANS >>> B. When
maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily
functioning
4. 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 ANS >>> A. depersonalization
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, 5. A client is currently experiencing a panic attack. Which is the most appro-
priate response by the nurse?
A. "you are safe, take a deep breath"
B. "what are you feeling right now?"
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