NURS 4530 Exam 1 – Mental Health : Questions
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A nurse is assessing the factors B. the ability to effectively manage stress
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
Which is true regarding mental health C. in most cases, mental health is a state of
and mental illness? emotional, psychological, and social wellness
A. persons who engage in fantasies evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships,
are mentally ill effective behavior and coping, positive self concept,
B. behavior that may be viewed as and emotional stability
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
,At what point should the nurse B. When maladaptive responses to stress are
determine that a client is at risk for coupled with interference in daily functioning
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
A client suffers from frequent panic A. depersonalization
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
A client is currently experiencing a A. "You are safe. Take a deep breath"
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"
, According to Erikson's developmental C. To achieve life goals and consider the welfare of
theory, when planning care for a 47 yr future generations
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
A college student recently B. intimacy versus isolation
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
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A nurse is assessing the factors B. the ability to effectively manage stress
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
Which is true regarding mental health C. in most cases, mental health is a state of
and mental illness? emotional, psychological, and social wellness
A. persons who engage in fantasies evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships,
are mentally ill effective behavior and coping, positive self concept,
B. behavior that may be viewed as and emotional stability
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
,At what point should the nurse B. When maladaptive responses to stress are
determine that a client is at risk for coupled with interference in daily functioning
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
A client suffers from frequent panic A. depersonalization
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
A client is currently experiencing a A. "You are safe. Take a deep breath"
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"
, According to Erikson's developmental C. To achieve life goals and consider the welfare of
theory, when planning care for a 47 yr future generations
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
A college student recently B. intimacy versus isolation
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
