RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Brainstem. Answer: Basic vital life functions occur through the
brainstem, composed of the midbrain, pons, and medulla.
Through projections called the reticular activating system (RAS), the
brainstem sets the level of consciousness and regulates the cycle of sleep
and wakefulness.
◉ Cerebellum. Answer: Contributes to both motor control and cognitive
processing.
◉ Thalamus. Answer: Filters sensory information before it reaches the
cerebral cortex.
◉ Neurons. Answer: Initiate signals and conduct an electrical impulse
from one end of the cell to the other, called neurotransmission.
◉ Synapse. Answer: Where electrical impulses pass from presynaptic
neuron to the postsynaptic neuron
,◉ Milieu Therapy. Answer: Milieu refers to the environment in which
holistic treatment occurs and includes all members of the treatment team
in a positive physical setting, with interactions among those who are
hospitalized and activities that promote recovery.
The psychiatric mental health registered nurse provides, structures, and
maintains safe, therapeutic, recovery oriented environment collaboration
with health care consumers, families, and other health care clinicians.
Among other things milieu management includes orienting patients to
their rights and responsibilities. Milieu management also includes
informing patients in a culturally competent manner about the need for
structure, maintenance of a safe environment, and limits set on the unit.
The nurse selects activities (both individual and group) that meets the
patient's physical and mental health needs. The patient should always be
maintained in the least restrictive environment.
◉ Mental health. Answer: Successful performance of mental functions,
resulting in the ability to engage in productive activities, enjoy fulfilling
relationships, adapt to change, and cope with adversity.
Mental health is the foundation of thinking, communication skills,
learning, emotional growth, resilience, and self-esteem throughout the
life span.
,It is a STATE OF WELL-BEING in which individuals are able to realize
their abilities as well as contribute to their community within the context
of life stressors.
◉ Mental illness. Answer: Actual diagnoses, gets in the way of obtaining
mental health.
Medical conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability
to relate to others, and daily functioning. Basically, mental illness can be
seen as the result of flawed biological, psychological, or social
processes.
Fortunately mental illnesses are treatable, and individuals can experience
symptom relief, and complete cure in some cases, with treatment and
support.
◉ Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Answer: Needs are placed conceptually
on a pyramid, with the most basic and important needs on the lower
level.
The higher levels, the more distinctly human needs, occupy the top
sections of the pyramid. According to Maslow, when lower level needs
are met, higher level needs are able to emerge.
**Physiological needs first, safety second
, ◉ Physiological needs. Answer: Food, water, oxygen, elimination, rest,
and sex
◉ Safety needs. Answer: Security, protection, stability, structure, order,
and limits.
◉ Love and belonging needs. Answer: Affiliation, affectionate
relationships, and love
◉ Esteem needs. Answer: Self-esteem related to competency,
achievement, and esteem from others.
◉ Self-actualization needs. Answer: Becoming everything one is
capable of.
◉ Self-transcendence. Answer: When a person experiences a sense of
identity that transcends or extends beyond the personal self.
◉ Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations. Answer: Nature of nurse-
patient relationship strongly influences the outcome for the patient.
Using the interpersonal environment as a therapeutic tool for healing and
in reduction of anxiety.
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Brainstem. Answer: Basic vital life functions occur through the
brainstem, composed of the midbrain, pons, and medulla.
Through projections called the reticular activating system (RAS), the
brainstem sets the level of consciousness and regulates the cycle of sleep
and wakefulness.
◉ Cerebellum. Answer: Contributes to both motor control and cognitive
processing.
◉ Thalamus. Answer: Filters sensory information before it reaches the
cerebral cortex.
◉ Neurons. Answer: Initiate signals and conduct an electrical impulse
from one end of the cell to the other, called neurotransmission.
◉ Synapse. Answer: Where electrical impulses pass from presynaptic
neuron to the postsynaptic neuron
,◉ Milieu Therapy. Answer: Milieu refers to the environment in which
holistic treatment occurs and includes all members of the treatment team
in a positive physical setting, with interactions among those who are
hospitalized and activities that promote recovery.
The psychiatric mental health registered nurse provides, structures, and
maintains safe, therapeutic, recovery oriented environment collaboration
with health care consumers, families, and other health care clinicians.
Among other things milieu management includes orienting patients to
their rights and responsibilities. Milieu management also includes
informing patients in a culturally competent manner about the need for
structure, maintenance of a safe environment, and limits set on the unit.
The nurse selects activities (both individual and group) that meets the
patient's physical and mental health needs. The patient should always be
maintained in the least restrictive environment.
◉ Mental health. Answer: Successful performance of mental functions,
resulting in the ability to engage in productive activities, enjoy fulfilling
relationships, adapt to change, and cope with adversity.
Mental health is the foundation of thinking, communication skills,
learning, emotional growth, resilience, and self-esteem throughout the
life span.
,It is a STATE OF WELL-BEING in which individuals are able to realize
their abilities as well as contribute to their community within the context
of life stressors.
◉ Mental illness. Answer: Actual diagnoses, gets in the way of obtaining
mental health.
Medical conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability
to relate to others, and daily functioning. Basically, mental illness can be
seen as the result of flawed biological, psychological, or social
processes.
Fortunately mental illnesses are treatable, and individuals can experience
symptom relief, and complete cure in some cases, with treatment and
support.
◉ Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Answer: Needs are placed conceptually
on a pyramid, with the most basic and important needs on the lower
level.
The higher levels, the more distinctly human needs, occupy the top
sections of the pyramid. According to Maslow, when lower level needs
are met, higher level needs are able to emerge.
**Physiological needs first, safety second
, ◉ Physiological needs. Answer: Food, water, oxygen, elimination, rest,
and sex
◉ Safety needs. Answer: Security, protection, stability, structure, order,
and limits.
◉ Love and belonging needs. Answer: Affiliation, affectionate
relationships, and love
◉ Esteem needs. Answer: Self-esteem related to competency,
achievement, and esteem from others.
◉ Self-actualization needs. Answer: Becoming everything one is
capable of.
◉ Self-transcendence. Answer: When a person experiences a sense of
identity that transcends or extends beyond the personal self.
◉ Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations. Answer: Nature of nurse-
patient relationship strongly influences the outcome for the patient.
Using the interpersonal environment as a therapeutic tool for healing and
in reduction of anxiety.
