Test Bank for Psychiatric-Mental
Health Nursing, 10th Edition, by
Sheila L. Videbeck,.
EXAM
Question 1: The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the
well-being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following
would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the
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-reliance
Question 2: Which of the following statements about mental
illness is true?
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 dependency on or withdrawal from relationships.
D) Individuals suffering from mental illness are usually able to
cope effectively with daily life.
Question 3: A nurse is teaching a community health class about
mental health and mental illness. Which statement should the
,nurse include?
A) "Mental health and mental illness are two distinct, separate
concepts."
B) "A person can only be mentally healthy or mentally ill; there is
no in-between."
C) "Mental health and mental illness exist on a continuum."
D) "Mental illness is easily identifiable based on a person's
behavior."
Question 4: A psychiatric nurse is interviewing a new client. The
client reports feeling anxious and having difficulty sleeping for the
past two weeks after losing their job. The nurse recognizes this as:
A) A mental illness requiring hospitalization.
B) A normal stress response that may not indicate a mental
disorder.
C) A sign of an underlying personality disorder.
D) A clear indication of a major depressive episode.
Question 5: Which of the following is an example of a
social/cultural factor that can influence mental health?
A) A person's genetic predisposition to depression.
B) A person's ability to manage stress effectively.
C) Living in a community with limited access to mental health
resources.
D) A person's self-esteem and sense of belonging.
Question 6: The nurse is caring for a client who was recently
diagnosed with a mental illness. The client states, "I'm so weak; I
should be able to just snap out of this." Which nursing response is
most appropriate?
A) "You're right, a positive attitude is very important for recovery."
,B) "Mental illness is a real health condition, just like diabetes or
heart disease."
C) "Don't worry, most people recover quickly with the right
medication."
D) "Why do you feel that you are weak?"
Question 7: A client experiencing a mental illness reports feeling
hopeless and a lack of purpose in life. The nurse identifies that
this client is experiencing dissatisfaction with which dimension of
mental health?
A) Interpersonal relationships
B) Self-concept
C) Physical health
D) Social support
Question 8: A nurse is assessing a new client and notes that the
client has a history of childhood trauma, a strong family support
system, and has recently started a new high-stress job. According
to the biopsychosocial model, which of these factors most clearly
represents a protective factor for mental health?
A) History of childhood trauma
B) Strong family support system
C) New high-stress job
D) Lack of exercise
Nursing Roles and Responsibilities (Ch. 1)
Question 9: Which of the following is defined as an advanced-
level function in the practice of psychiatric mental health nursing?
, A) Case management
B) Counseling
C) Evaluation
D) Health teaching
Question 10: A new graduate nurse has accepted a staff position
at an inpatient mental health facility. The graduate nurse can
expect to be responsible for basic-level functions, including:
A) Providing clinical supervision.
B) Using effective communication skills.
C) Adjusting client medications.
D) Directing program development.
Question 11: A staff nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit is
leading a psychoeducation group about medication adherence.
The nurse is performing a function at which level?
A) Advanced practice level
B) Basic level
C) Administrative level
D) Research level
Question 12: The nurse is providing case management services
for a client with a chronic mental illness living in the community.
This role primarily involves:
A) Providing individual psychotherapy to the client.
B) Prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.
C) Coordinating services and ensuring continuity of care.
D) Conducting research on community support programs.
Question 13: A psychiatric clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is
providing consultation to a nursing team on a busy medical-
surgical unit regarding a difficult client. This function is performed
Health Nursing, 10th Edition, by
Sheila L. Videbeck,.
EXAM
Question 1: The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the
well-being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following
would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the
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-reliance
Question 2: Which of the following statements about mental
illness is true?
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 dependency on or withdrawal from relationships.
D) Individuals suffering from mental illness are usually able to
cope effectively with daily life.
Question 3: A nurse is teaching a community health class about
mental health and mental illness. Which statement should the
,nurse include?
A) "Mental health and mental illness are two distinct, separate
concepts."
B) "A person can only be mentally healthy or mentally ill; there is
no in-between."
C) "Mental health and mental illness exist on a continuum."
D) "Mental illness is easily identifiable based on a person's
behavior."
Question 4: A psychiatric nurse is interviewing a new client. The
client reports feeling anxious and having difficulty sleeping for the
past two weeks after losing their job. The nurse recognizes this as:
A) A mental illness requiring hospitalization.
B) A normal stress response that may not indicate a mental
disorder.
C) A sign of an underlying personality disorder.
D) A clear indication of a major depressive episode.
Question 5: Which of the following is an example of a
social/cultural factor that can influence mental health?
A) A person's genetic predisposition to depression.
B) A person's ability to manage stress effectively.
C) Living in a community with limited access to mental health
resources.
D) A person's self-esteem and sense of belonging.
Question 6: The nurse is caring for a client who was recently
diagnosed with a mental illness. The client states, "I'm so weak; I
should be able to just snap out of this." Which nursing response is
most appropriate?
A) "You're right, a positive attitude is very important for recovery."
,B) "Mental illness is a real health condition, just like diabetes or
heart disease."
C) "Don't worry, most people recover quickly with the right
medication."
D) "Why do you feel that you are weak?"
Question 7: A client experiencing a mental illness reports feeling
hopeless and a lack of purpose in life. The nurse identifies that
this client is experiencing dissatisfaction with which dimension of
mental health?
A) Interpersonal relationships
B) Self-concept
C) Physical health
D) Social support
Question 8: A nurse is assessing a new client and notes that the
client has a history of childhood trauma, a strong family support
system, and has recently started a new high-stress job. According
to the biopsychosocial model, which of these factors most clearly
represents a protective factor for mental health?
A) History of childhood trauma
B) Strong family support system
C) New high-stress job
D) Lack of exercise
Nursing Roles and Responsibilities (Ch. 1)
Question 9: Which of the following is defined as an advanced-
level function in the practice of psychiatric mental health nursing?
, A) Case management
B) Counseling
C) Evaluation
D) Health teaching
Question 10: A new graduate nurse has accepted a staff position
at an inpatient mental health facility. The graduate nurse can
expect to be responsible for basic-level functions, including:
A) Providing clinical supervision.
B) Using effective communication skills.
C) Adjusting client medications.
D) Directing program development.
Question 11: A staff nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit is
leading a psychoeducation group about medication adherence.
The nurse is performing a function at which level?
A) Advanced practice level
B) Basic level
C) Administrative level
D) Research level
Question 12: The nurse is providing case management services
for a client with a chronic mental illness living in the community.
This role primarily involves:
A) Providing individual psychotherapy to the client.
B) Prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.
C) Coordinating services and ensuring continuity of care.
D) Conducting research on community support programs.
Question 13: A psychiatric clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is
providing consultation to a nursing team on a busy medical-
surgical unit regarding a difficult client. This function is performed
