Test Bank for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing,
8th Edition Wanda Mohr
Chapter 01- Introduction to Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
1. A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing mental illness to college freshmen. A student
asks, “What does it mean to be mentally healthy?” Which of the following potential responses
by the nurse is best?
A) “Mental health is difficult to define and depends on cultural norms.”
B) “Mental health is marked by productivity, fulfilling relationships, and adaptability.”
C) “Mental health is characterized by the absence of mental illness.”
D) “Mental health is the performance of behavior that is accepted as normal.”
1. A 48-year-old independent, successful woman is recovering from a modified radical
mastectomy. She states she was grateful that during the first few weeks after surgery her
mother stayed with her and did “everything” for her. Which element of mental health does this
reflect?
A) Reality orientation
B) Mastery of the environment
,C) Self-governance
D) Tolerance of the unknown
1. Why is the document Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General (1999) most significant?
A) Because it states clearly that there are effective treatments for mental illness
B) Because it allocates research money to psychiatric facilities
Because it sets new guidelines for use of restraints
Because it establishes reimbursement guidelines for third-party payers
While a nurse is performing an admission assessment for a mental health client, the client
states that all of his problems have been caused by his parents. The nurse knows that
psychological factors that can influence mental health include which of the following?
A) Neuroanatomy
B) Emotional developmental level
C)
D)
, 1.
C) Values and beliefs
D) Religion
1. What is the primary purpose of the five-axis system used in the fourth edition of theDiagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision(DSMIV-TR)?
A) To separate the various mental disorders into five related categories
B) To give a comprehensive picture of client functioning
To improve prognostic ability
To provide a decision-making algorithm for pharmacologic treatment
C)
D)
, 1.
One limitation of the DSM relates to diagnostic labels given to children. The most problematic
issue caused by applying adult categories to children is which of the following?
A) It prevents the proper treatment of childhood disorders.
B) The criteria for diagnosis of a disorder are flexible for an adult, but not for children.
C) Categories are based on manifestations of adult disorders, not research in children.
D) The DSM was written before childhood psychological conditions were recognized.
1. Which of the following represents a problem complicating the treatment of people with
mental illness?
A) Insurers' reimbursement decisions
B) Increased responsibility for care by state mental hospitals
Overuse of the well-coordinated mental health care system
Lack of effective treatments
Julie, a 47-year-old woman, missed 1 week of work when she was hospitalized with bipolar
disorder. She was placed on medication and was able to return to work. When asked about
C)
D)
8th Edition Wanda Mohr
Chapter 01- Introduction to Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
1. A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing mental illness to college freshmen. A student
asks, “What does it mean to be mentally healthy?” Which of the following potential responses
by the nurse is best?
A) “Mental health is difficult to define and depends on cultural norms.”
B) “Mental health is marked by productivity, fulfilling relationships, and adaptability.”
C) “Mental health is characterized by the absence of mental illness.”
D) “Mental health is the performance of behavior that is accepted as normal.”
1. A 48-year-old independent, successful woman is recovering from a modified radical
mastectomy. She states she was grateful that during the first few weeks after surgery her
mother stayed with her and did “everything” for her. Which element of mental health does this
reflect?
A) Reality orientation
B) Mastery of the environment
,C) Self-governance
D) Tolerance of the unknown
1. Why is the document Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General (1999) most significant?
A) Because it states clearly that there are effective treatments for mental illness
B) Because it allocates research money to psychiatric facilities
Because it sets new guidelines for use of restraints
Because it establishes reimbursement guidelines for third-party payers
While a nurse is performing an admission assessment for a mental health client, the client
states that all of his problems have been caused by his parents. The nurse knows that
psychological factors that can influence mental health include which of the following?
A) Neuroanatomy
B) Emotional developmental level
C)
D)
, 1.
C) Values and beliefs
D) Religion
1. What is the primary purpose of the five-axis system used in the fourth edition of theDiagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision(DSMIV-TR)?
A) To separate the various mental disorders into five related categories
B) To give a comprehensive picture of client functioning
To improve prognostic ability
To provide a decision-making algorithm for pharmacologic treatment
C)
D)
, 1.
One limitation of the DSM relates to diagnostic labels given to children. The most problematic
issue caused by applying adult categories to children is which of the following?
A) It prevents the proper treatment of childhood disorders.
B) The criteria for diagnosis of a disorder are flexible for an adult, but not for children.
C) Categories are based on manifestations of adult disorders, not research in children.
D) The DSM was written before childhood psychological conditions were recognized.
1. Which of the following represents a problem complicating the treatment of people with
mental illness?
A) Insurers' reimbursement decisions
B) Increased responsibility for care by state mental hospitals
Overuse of the well-coordinated mental health care system
Lack of effective treatments
Julie, a 47-year-old woman, missed 1 week of work when she was hospitalized with bipolar
disorder. She was placed on medication and was able to return to work. When asked about
C)
D)
