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Which findings are signs of a person who is mentally healthy? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Says, "I have some weaknesses, but I feel I'm important to my family
and friends."
b. Adheres strictly to religious beliefs of parents and family of origin.
c. Spends all holidays alone watching old movies on television.
d. Considers past experiences when deciding about the future.
e. Experiences feelings of conflict related to changing jobs.
c. Cultural competence helps protect patients from prejudice and discrimination.
d. Patients should receive information about their illness and treatment in terms they
understand.
, e. Psychiatric nurses often interface with patients and their significant others over a
long period of time.
a. What is more important: the needs of an individual or the needs of a community?
b. How would you describe an ideal relationship between individuals?
d. Of what importance are possessions in your life?
a. Says, "I have some weaknesses, but I feel I'm important to my family and
friends."
d. Considers past experiences when deciding about the future.
e. Experiences feelings of conflict related to changing jobs.
d. Throwing a heavy plate at a waiter at the direction of command hallucinations.
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Which questions should the nurse ask to determine an individual's
worldview? (Select all that apply.)
a. What is more important: the needs of an individual or the needs of a
community?
b. How would you describe an ideal relationship between individuals?
c. How long have you lived at your present residence?
d. Of what importance are possessions in your life?
e. Do you speak any foreign languages?
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, c. Cultural competence helps protect patients from prejudice and discrimination.
d. Patients should receive information about their illness and treatment in terms they
understand.
e. Psychiatric nurses often interface with patients and their significant others over a
long period of time.
d. Wore four layers of clothing. States, "I need protection from evil bacteria trying to
pierce my skin."
d. Taking a temporary job to maintain financial stability after loss of a permanent job.
a. What is more important: the needs of an individual or the needs of a
community?
b. How would you describe an ideal relationship between individuals?
d. Of what importance are possessions in your life?
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A category 5 tornado occurred in a community of 400 people. Many
homes and businesses were destroyed. In the 2 years following the
disaster, 140 individuals were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). Which term best applies to these newly diagnosed
cases?
a. Prevalence
b. Comorbidity
, c. Incidence
d. Parity
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b. Case manager d. self-esteem
c. Recreational therapist c. Incidence
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The nurse should refer which of the following clients to a partial
hospitalization program?
a. One who has a therapeutic lithium level and reports regularly for blood
tests and clinic follow-up.
b. One who needs psychoeducation for relaxation therapy related to
agoraphobia and panic episodes.
c. One who spent yesterday in a supervised crisis care center and
continues to have active suicidal ideation.
d. One who cannot avoid using alcohol when their spouse goes to work
every morning.
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1 of 159
Term
Which findings are signs of a person who is mentally healthy? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Says, "I have some weaknesses, but I feel I'm important to my family
and friends."
b. Adheres strictly to religious beliefs of parents and family of origin.
c. Spends all holidays alone watching old movies on television.
d. Considers past experiences when deciding about the future.
e. Experiences feelings of conflict related to changing jobs.
c. Cultural competence helps protect patients from prejudice and discrimination.
d. Patients should receive information about their illness and treatment in terms they
understand.
, e. Psychiatric nurses often interface with patients and their significant others over a
long period of time.
a. What is more important: the needs of an individual or the needs of a community?
b. How would you describe an ideal relationship between individuals?
d. Of what importance are possessions in your life?
a. Says, "I have some weaknesses, but I feel I'm important to my family and
friends."
d. Considers past experiences when deciding about the future.
e. Experiences feelings of conflict related to changing jobs.
d. Throwing a heavy plate at a waiter at the direction of command hallucinations.
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Which questions should the nurse ask to determine an individual's
worldview? (Select all that apply.)
a. What is more important: the needs of an individual or the needs of a
community?
b. How would you describe an ideal relationship between individuals?
c. How long have you lived at your present residence?
d. Of what importance are possessions in your life?
e. Do you speak any foreign languages?
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, c. Cultural competence helps protect patients from prejudice and discrimination.
d. Patients should receive information about their illness and treatment in terms they
understand.
e. Psychiatric nurses often interface with patients and their significant others over a
long period of time.
d. Wore four layers of clothing. States, "I need protection from evil bacteria trying to
pierce my skin."
d. Taking a temporary job to maintain financial stability after loss of a permanent job.
a. What is more important: the needs of an individual or the needs of a
community?
b. How would you describe an ideal relationship between individuals?
d. Of what importance are possessions in your life?
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3 of 159
Term
A category 5 tornado occurred in a community of 400 people. Many
homes and businesses were destroyed. In the 2 years following the
disaster, 140 individuals were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). Which term best applies to these newly diagnosed
cases?
a. Prevalence
b. Comorbidity
, c. Incidence
d. Parity
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b. Case manager d. self-esteem
c. Recreational therapist c. Incidence
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The nurse should refer which of the following clients to a partial
hospitalization program?
a. One who has a therapeutic lithium level and reports regularly for blood
tests and clinic follow-up.
b. One who needs psychoeducation for relaxation therapy related to
agoraphobia and panic episodes.
c. One who spent yesterday in a supervised crisis care center and
continues to have active suicidal ideation.
d. One who cannot avoid using alcohol when their spouse goes to work
every morning.
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