Test Bank for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 9th Edition by
Sheila L. Videbeck All Chapters (1-24)Covered| A+ Graded
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1. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-
being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following would theJnurseJidentify as hav
ing a positive impact onthe individual's mental health?
A) Not needing others for companionship
B) The ability to effectively manage stress
C) A family history of mental illness
D) Striving for total
self- relianceAns: B
Feedback:
Individual factors influencingJmental healthJinclude biologic makeup, autonomy,
indepen dence, self-
esteem, capacity for growth, vitality, ability to find meaning in life, emotional resilience
or hardiness, sense of belonging, reality orientation, and coping or stress management
abiliti es. Interpersonal factors such as intimacy and a balance of separateness and
connectedness are both needed for good mental health, and therefore ahealthy
person would needJothers f or companionship. A family history of mental illnesscould
relate to the biologic makeup of an individual, which may haveJa negative impacton an
individual's mental health, asJwell as a negative impact on an individual's interpersonal
and socialñcultural factors of health. Total self-
reliance is not possible, and a positive social/cultural factor is access toJadequate
resources
.
2. Which of the following statements about mental illness are true? Select all that apply.
A) Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both.
B) Mental illness is only due to social/cultural factors.
C) Social/cultural factors that relate to mental illness include excessive
dependencyo n or withdrawal from relationships.
D) Individuals suffering from mental illness areJusually able to cope effectively
withda ily life.
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, E) Individuals sufferingJfrom mental illness may experienceJdissatisfaction
withr elationships and self.
Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both. Mental
illness may be relatedJto individual, interpersonal, or social/cultural factors.
ExcessiveJdependen cy on or withdrawal fromJrelationships are interpersonal
factorsJthatJrelate to mental illnes
s. Individuals suffering from mental illness can feel overwhelmed withJdaily life. Individu
als suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction withrelationships and
sel f.
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3. Which of the following are trueJregarding mental health andJmental illness?
A) Behavior that may be viewed as acceptable in one culture is always
unacceptablein other cultures.
B) It is easy to determine if a person is mentally healthy or mentally ill.
C) In mostJcases, mental health isJa state of emotional, psychological, andJsocial
wel lness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective
behaviorandJc oping, positive self-concept, and emotional stability.
D) PersonsJwho engage in fantasies are mentally
ill. Ans: C
Feedback:
What oneJsociety may view as acceptable and appropriateJbehavior, another society
mayse e that as maladaptive, and inappropriate. Mental healthJand mental illness are
difficult toJde fine precisely. In most cases, mental health is a stateJof emotional,
psychological, and socia l wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships,
effective behavior and copin g, positive self-
concept, and emotional stability. PersonsJwho engagein fantasies may be mentally
healthy, but the inability to distinguish reality from fantasyis an individual factor that
may contribut eJto mental illness.
4. A client grieving the recent loss of her husband asks if she is becoming mentally
illbe cause sheJis so sad. TheJnurse's bestJresponseJwould be,
A) ìYou may have a temporary mental illness because you areJexperiencingJso
muchpa in.î
B) ìYou are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to theJloss you
haveJex perienced.î
C) ìWereJyou generally dissatisfied with your relationship before your
husband'sd eath?î
D) ìTry not to worry aboutJthat right now. You never know what theJfuture
brings.îAn s: B
Feedback:
Mental illness includes general dissatisfactionJwith self, ineffective relationships,
ineffect ive coping, and lack of personal growth. Additionally the behavior must not be
culturally e xpected. Acute grief reactions areJexpected and thereforeJnot
considered mental illness. Fa lseJreassurance or overanalysis does notJaccurately
address the client'sconcerns.
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Sheila L. Videbeck All Chapters (1-24)Covered| A+ Graded
Latest version
FULL TEST BANK!!!
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, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing9thedition
Chapter 1
1. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-
being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following would theJnurseJidentify as hav
ing a positive impact onthe individual's mental health?
A) Not needing others for companionship
B) The ability to effectively manage stress
C) A family history of mental illness
D) Striving for total
self- relianceAns: B
Feedback:
Individual factors influencingJmental healthJinclude biologic makeup, autonomy,
indepen dence, self-
esteem, capacity for growth, vitality, ability to find meaning in life, emotional resilience
or hardiness, sense of belonging, reality orientation, and coping or stress management
abiliti es. Interpersonal factors such as intimacy and a balance of separateness and
connectedness are both needed for good mental health, and therefore ahealthy
person would needJothers f or companionship. A family history of mental illnesscould
relate to the biologic makeup of an individual, which may haveJa negative impacton an
individual's mental health, asJwell as a negative impact on an individual's interpersonal
and socialñcultural factors of health. Total self-
reliance is not possible, and a positive social/cultural factor is access toJadequate
resources
.
2. Which of the following statements about mental illness are true? Select all that apply.
A) Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both.
B) Mental illness is only due to social/cultural factors.
C) Social/cultural factors that relate to mental illness include excessive
dependencyo n or withdrawal from relationships.
D) Individuals suffering from mental illness areJusually able to cope effectively
withda ily life.
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, E) Individuals sufferingJfrom mental illness may experienceJdissatisfaction
withr elationships and self.
Ans: A, D, E
Feedback:
Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both. Mental
illness may be relatedJto individual, interpersonal, or social/cultural factors.
ExcessiveJdependen cy on or withdrawal fromJrelationships are interpersonal
factorsJthatJrelate to mental illnes
s. Individuals suffering from mental illness can feel overwhelmed withJdaily life. Individu
als suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction withrelationships and
sel f.
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3. Which of the following are trueJregarding mental health andJmental illness?
A) Behavior that may be viewed as acceptable in one culture is always
unacceptablein other cultures.
B) It is easy to determine if a person is mentally healthy or mentally ill.
C) In mostJcases, mental health isJa state of emotional, psychological, andJsocial
wel lness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective
behaviorandJc oping, positive self-concept, and emotional stability.
D) PersonsJwho engage in fantasies are mentally
ill. Ans: C
Feedback:
What oneJsociety may view as acceptable and appropriateJbehavior, another society
mayse e that as maladaptive, and inappropriate. Mental healthJand mental illness are
difficult toJde fine precisely. In most cases, mental health is a stateJof emotional,
psychological, and socia l wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships,
effective behavior and copin g, positive self-
concept, and emotional stability. PersonsJwho engagein fantasies may be mentally
healthy, but the inability to distinguish reality from fantasyis an individual factor that
may contribut eJto mental illness.
4. A client grieving the recent loss of her husband asks if she is becoming mentally
illbe cause sheJis so sad. TheJnurse's bestJresponseJwould be,
A) ìYou may have a temporary mental illness because you areJexperiencingJso
muchpa in.î
B) ìYou are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to theJloss you
haveJex perienced.î
C) ìWereJyou generally dissatisfied with your relationship before your
husband'sd eath?î
D) ìTry not to worry aboutJthat right now. You never know what theJfuture
brings.îAn s: B
Feedback:
Mental illness includes general dissatisfactionJwith self, ineffective relationships,
ineffect ive coping, and lack of personal growth. Additionally the behavior must not be
culturally e xpected. Acute grief reactions areJexpected and thereforeJnot
considered mental illness. Fa lseJreassurance or overanalysis does notJaccurately
address the client'sconcerns.
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