Chapter 20. The Recovery Model
Multiple Choice
1. A nursing instructor is teaching about recovery as it applies to mental illness. Which
student statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
A. The goal of recovery is improved health and wellness.
B. The goal of recovery is expedient, comprehensive behavioral change. C. The goal of
recovery is the ability to live a self-directed life.
D. The goal of recovery is the ability to reach full potential.
ANS: B
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines
recovery from mental health disorders and substance use disorders as a process of
change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-
directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. Change in recovery is not an
expedient process. It occurs incrementally over time.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation |
Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
2. Which situation presents an example of the basic concept of a recovery model?
A. The clients family is encouraged to make decisions in order to facilitate discharge.
, B. A social worker, discovering the clients income, changes the clients discharge
placement. C. A psychiatrist prescribes an antipsychotic drug on the basis of observed
symptoms.
D. A client diagnosed with schizophrenia schedules follow-up appointments and group
therapy.
ANS: D
The basic concept of a recovery model is empowerment of the consumer. The recovery
model is designed to allow consumers primary control over decisions about their own
care.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Analysis | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation |
Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
3. A nursing instructor is teaching about the guiding principles of the recovery model,
as described by the
SAMHSA. Which student statement indicates that further teaching is needed? A.
Recovery occurs via many pathways.
B. Recovery emerges from strong religious affiliations. C. Recovery is supported by
peers and allies.
D. Recovery is culturally based and influenced.
ANS: B
SAMHSA lists the following as guiding principles for the recovery model: recovery
emerges from hope; recovery is person-driven; recovery occurs via many pathways;
recovery is holistic; recovery is supported by peers and allies; recovery is supported
through relationship and social networks; recovery is culturally based and influenced;
recovery is supported by addressing trauma; recovery involves individual, family, and
community strengths and responsibility; and recovery is based on respect. Recovery
Multiple Choice
1. A nursing instructor is teaching about recovery as it applies to mental illness. Which
student statement indicates that further teaching is needed?
A. The goal of recovery is improved health and wellness.
B. The goal of recovery is expedient, comprehensive behavioral change. C. The goal of
recovery is the ability to live a self-directed life.
D. The goal of recovery is the ability to reach full potential.
ANS: B
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines
recovery from mental health disorders and substance use disorders as a process of
change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-
directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. Change in recovery is not an
expedient process. It occurs incrementally over time.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation |
Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
2. Which situation presents an example of the basic concept of a recovery model?
A. The clients family is encouraged to make decisions in order to facilitate discharge.
, B. A social worker, discovering the clients income, changes the clients discharge
placement. C. A psychiatrist prescribes an antipsychotic drug on the basis of observed
symptoms.
D. A client diagnosed with schizophrenia schedules follow-up appointments and group
therapy.
ANS: D
The basic concept of a recovery model is empowerment of the consumer. The recovery
model is designed to allow consumers primary control over decisions about their own
care.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Analysis | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation |
Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
3. A nursing instructor is teaching about the guiding principles of the recovery model,
as described by the
SAMHSA. Which student statement indicates that further teaching is needed? A.
Recovery occurs via many pathways.
B. Recovery emerges from strong religious affiliations. C. Recovery is supported by
peers and allies.
D. Recovery is culturally based and influenced.
ANS: B
SAMHSA lists the following as guiding principles for the recovery model: recovery
emerges from hope; recovery is person-driven; recovery occurs via many pathways;
recovery is holistic; recovery is supported by peers and allies; recovery is supported
through relationship and social networks; recovery is culturally based and influenced;
recovery is supported by addressing trauma; recovery involves individual, family, and
community strengths and responsibility; and recovery is based on respect. Recovery
