NUR 1520 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions With Complete
Solutions
1.
Which theory states that males are socialized throughout
childhood to behave more aggressively and violently?
A.Anthropological theory
B.Feminist theory
C.Social learning theory
D.Sociological theory Correct Answers B.Feminist theory
1. A teenager reacts with anxiety in relatively low-stress
situations and gives reasons for the behavior, even when not
requested. What is the teenager exhibiting?
A. Signal anxiety
B. Anxiety trait
C. Anxiety state
D. Mild anxiety Correct Answers B. Anxiety trait
1. The process of deinstitutionalization of long-term patients
into the community occurred because of what change in the
1960s?
A. Closure of long-term mental health facilities
B. Antianxiety medication
C. Antipsychotic medication
D. Establishment of group homes Correct Answers C.
Antipsychotic medication
1. Which of the following is a common characteristic of an
abuser?
A. History of substance abuse
,B. Control of emotions
C. Secure with self
D. Blames self for own problems Correct Answers A. History
of substance abuse
1. Which theorist states that when basic needs are threatened, a
person may react with anger?
A. Skinner
B. Maslow
C. Freud
D. Peplau Correct Answers B. Maslow
A 2-year-old child cries and protests when her mother leaves for
work. This child's behavior is consistent with what condition?
A. Generalized anxiety disorder
B. Situational anxiety disorder
C. Overanxious disorder
D. Separation anxiety disorder Correct Answers D. Separation
anxiety disorder
A 40-year-old client experiences intense fear for approximately
15 minutes and reports chest pain, palpitations, and nausea. The
client's symptoms indicate which of the following?
A. Panic attack
B. Signal anxiety disorder
C. Overanxious disorder
D. Posttraumatic stress disorder Correct Answers A. Panic
attack
, A child develops anxiety when his father continually
disapproves of his friends and interests. This situation is
consistent with which model related to anxiety?
A. Interpersonal model
B. Behavioral model
C. Psychodynamic model
D. Biological model Correct Answers A. Interpersonal model
A client appears tense and expresses feelings of dread regarding
test results. This client is demonstrating ________. Correct
Answers anxiety
A client characteristically experiences fatigue, gloom, and loss
of energy during the winter months. Which diagnosis should the
nurse suspect?
A. Cyclothymic disorder
B. Mild depressive disorder
C. Mood disorder
D. Seasonal affective disorder Correct Answers D. Seasonal
affective disorder
A client comes in demonstrating increased activity and agitation
and gives much more importance to thoughts and ideas. This
client is demonstrating ________. Correct Answers Mania
A client describes flashbacks of a terrifying car crash in which
he saw his best friend die. Which disorder should the nurse
suspect in this situation?
A. Agoraphobia
B. Panic disorder
C. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Solutions
1.
Which theory states that males are socialized throughout
childhood to behave more aggressively and violently?
A.Anthropological theory
B.Feminist theory
C.Social learning theory
D.Sociological theory Correct Answers B.Feminist theory
1. A teenager reacts with anxiety in relatively low-stress
situations and gives reasons for the behavior, even when not
requested. What is the teenager exhibiting?
A. Signal anxiety
B. Anxiety trait
C. Anxiety state
D. Mild anxiety Correct Answers B. Anxiety trait
1. The process of deinstitutionalization of long-term patients
into the community occurred because of what change in the
1960s?
A. Closure of long-term mental health facilities
B. Antianxiety medication
C. Antipsychotic medication
D. Establishment of group homes Correct Answers C.
Antipsychotic medication
1. Which of the following is a common characteristic of an
abuser?
A. History of substance abuse
,B. Control of emotions
C. Secure with self
D. Blames self for own problems Correct Answers A. History
of substance abuse
1. Which theorist states that when basic needs are threatened, a
person may react with anger?
A. Skinner
B. Maslow
C. Freud
D. Peplau Correct Answers B. Maslow
A 2-year-old child cries and protests when her mother leaves for
work. This child's behavior is consistent with what condition?
A. Generalized anxiety disorder
B. Situational anxiety disorder
C. Overanxious disorder
D. Separation anxiety disorder Correct Answers D. Separation
anxiety disorder
A 40-year-old client experiences intense fear for approximately
15 minutes and reports chest pain, palpitations, and nausea. The
client's symptoms indicate which of the following?
A. Panic attack
B. Signal anxiety disorder
C. Overanxious disorder
D. Posttraumatic stress disorder Correct Answers A. Panic
attack
, A child develops anxiety when his father continually
disapproves of his friends and interests. This situation is
consistent with which model related to anxiety?
A. Interpersonal model
B. Behavioral model
C. Psychodynamic model
D. Biological model Correct Answers A. Interpersonal model
A client appears tense and expresses feelings of dread regarding
test results. This client is demonstrating ________. Correct
Answers anxiety
A client characteristically experiences fatigue, gloom, and loss
of energy during the winter months. Which diagnosis should the
nurse suspect?
A. Cyclothymic disorder
B. Mild depressive disorder
C. Mood disorder
D. Seasonal affective disorder Correct Answers D. Seasonal
affective disorder
A client comes in demonstrating increased activity and agitation
and gives much more importance to thoughts and ideas. This
client is demonstrating ________. Correct Answers Mania
A client describes flashbacks of a terrifying car crash in which
he saw his best friend die. Which disorder should the nurse
suspect in this situation?
A. Agoraphobia
B. Panic disorder
C. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
