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● NUR4005 Mental Health Nursing Exam 1
● Test Review: Major concepts
● Here is a list of important concepts / topics / terms to review for the multiple choice exam. This is not an
all-inclusive list. You are responsible for all readings, PPTs, assignments in the modules. Exam 1 covers
Modules 1, 2, and 3. As suggested in class, review chapter objectives and quiz yourself using questions
at end of chapter. Also, review key points at the end of each chapter.
● It is a 50 question multiple choice and select all that apply exam.
● You will have 75 minutes to complete the exam.
CONCEPTS / IDEAS
1. Health Care Traditions
Western:
nursing theories, psychological theories, mental health & illness derived from Western
framework. A person finds identity in individuality. Mind and body are two separate entities (different
practitioners for disorders of mind and body). Disease has a specific, measurable, and observable
cause, and providers focus on treatment to eliminate the cause. Success in life is obtained by preparing
for the future.
Eastern:
rich cultural traditions based on deep personal connections to the natural world and the tribe.
Family is the basis for one’s identity (group decision making is the norm). The body, mind, and spirit are
a single entity, no separation between physical and psychological illness. Time is circular/recurring with
belief of reincarnation. One is born into an unchangeable fate with the duty to comply.
Indigenous:
inhabited a country for thousands of years (New Zealand Maoris, Australian aborigines,
American natives, native Hawaiians). Significance on the place of humans in the natural world. Basis of
one’s identity is the tribe, there may be no concept of person. A person is an entity only in relation to
others. The holism of body-mind-spirit is very complete. Disease is a lack of harmony of the individual
with others or with the environment.
Western (Science) Eastern (Balance) Indigenous (Harmony)
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Roman, Greek, Chinese and Indian philosophers: Buddha, Deep relationship with nature
Judeo-Christian; Confucius, Lao-tse
the
Enlightenment;
Descartes
The “real” has The “real” is a force or energy; reality is always The “real” is multidimensional;
form and essence; changing reality transcends time and
reality tends to be space
stable
Cartesian dualism: Mind-body-spirit unity Mind, body, and spirit are
body and mind- united; there may not be
spirit words to indicate them as
distinct entities
Self is starting Family is starting point for identity Community is starting point
point for identity for identity; a person is only
an entity in relation to others;
may be no concept of person
or personal ownership
Time is linear Time is circular, flexible Time is focused on the present
Wisdom: Wisdom: acceptance of what is Wisdom: knowledge of nature
preparation for
the future
Disease has a Disease is caused by a lack of balance in energy Disease is caused by a lack of
cause (e.g., forces (e.g., yin-yang, hot-cold); imbalance personal, interpersonal,
pathogen, toxin) between daily routine, diet, and constitutional environmental, or spiritual
that creates the type harmony; thoughts and words
effect; disease can can shape reality; evil spirits
be observed and exist
measured
Ethics of rights Ethics of care: Based on promoting positive Ethics of community: Based on
and relationships needs of the community
obligations:
Based on the Value given to: Sympathy, compassion, fidelity, Value given to: Contribution to
individual’s discernment; action on behalf of those with community
right whom one has a relationship; persons in need
of healthcare considered to be vulnerable and
Value given to: require protection from cruel truth
Right to
decide, right
to be
informed,
open
communicatio
n, truthfulness
2. Nursing process applied to mental health nursing
● NUR4005 Mental Health Nursing Exam 1
● Test Review: Major concepts
● Here is a list of important concepts / topics / terms to review for the multiple choice exam. This is not an
all-inclusive list. You are responsible for all readings, PPTs, assignments in the modules. Exam 1 covers
Modules 1, 2, and 3. As suggested in class, review chapter objectives and quiz yourself using questions
at end of chapter. Also, review key points at the end of each chapter.
● It is a 50 question multiple choice and select all that apply exam.
● You will have 75 minutes to complete the exam.
CONCEPTS / IDEAS
1. Health Care Traditions
Western:
nursing theories, psychological theories, mental health & illness derived from Western
framework. A person finds identity in individuality. Mind and body are two separate entities (different
practitioners for disorders of mind and body). Disease has a specific, measurable, and observable
cause, and providers focus on treatment to eliminate the cause. Success in life is obtained by preparing
for the future.
Eastern:
rich cultural traditions based on deep personal connections to the natural world and the tribe.
Family is the basis for one’s identity (group decision making is the norm). The body, mind, and spirit are
a single entity, no separation between physical and psychological illness. Time is circular/recurring with
belief of reincarnation. One is born into an unchangeable fate with the duty to comply.
Indigenous:
inhabited a country for thousands of years (New Zealand Maoris, Australian aborigines,
American natives, native Hawaiians). Significance on the place of humans in the natural world. Basis of
one’s identity is the tribe, there may be no concept of person. A person is an entity only in relation to
others. The holism of body-mind-spirit is very complete. Disease is a lack of harmony of the individual
with others or with the environment.
Western (Science) Eastern (Balance) Indigenous (Harmony)
, 2
Roman, Greek, Chinese and Indian philosophers: Buddha, Deep relationship with nature
Judeo-Christian; Confucius, Lao-tse
the
Enlightenment;
Descartes
The “real” has The “real” is a force or energy; reality is always The “real” is multidimensional;
form and essence; changing reality transcends time and
reality tends to be space
stable
Cartesian dualism: Mind-body-spirit unity Mind, body, and spirit are
body and mind- united; there may not be
spirit words to indicate them as
distinct entities
Self is starting Family is starting point for identity Community is starting point
point for identity for identity; a person is only
an entity in relation to others;
may be no concept of person
or personal ownership
Time is linear Time is circular, flexible Time is focused on the present
Wisdom: Wisdom: acceptance of what is Wisdom: knowledge of nature
preparation for
the future
Disease has a Disease is caused by a lack of balance in energy Disease is caused by a lack of
cause (e.g., forces (e.g., yin-yang, hot-cold); imbalance personal, interpersonal,
pathogen, toxin) between daily routine, diet, and constitutional environmental, or spiritual
that creates the type harmony; thoughts and words
effect; disease can can shape reality; evil spirits
be observed and exist
measured
Ethics of rights Ethics of care: Based on promoting positive Ethics of community: Based on
and relationships needs of the community
obligations:
Based on the Value given to: Sympathy, compassion, fidelity, Value given to: Contribution to
individual’s discernment; action on behalf of those with community
right whom one has a relationship; persons in need
of healthcare considered to be vulnerable and
Value given to: require protection from cruel truth
Right to
decide, right
to be
informed,
open
communicatio
n, truthfulness
2. Nursing process applied to mental health nursing
