Mental Health Chapter 1, practice questions With Advanced Answers Graded A+.

According to the DSM-V, which statement made by an adult client supports the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder? Select all that apply A) I've been really anxious for at least 2 years now. B) My anxiety has to be genetic; my mom was a terrible worrier too. C) My marriage is in trouble because I'm always so irritable. D) I've had a good physical and my health care provider says I'm in good health. E) Its hard falling asleep and even harder staying asleep; I'm restless all night. - correct answer A, B, C, E Resilience is characteristic of mental health that allows people to adapt to tragedies, trauma, and loss. Which client behavior demonstrates this characteristic? A) "My mother made decisions about my husband's funeral when I just couldn't do that." B) "Losing my job was hard but my skills will help me get another one." C) "In spite of all the treatment, I know I'll never be really healthy." D) "My kids, happiness is worth any sacrifice I have to make." - correct answer B Resilience is a characteristic that helps individuals cope with loss and trauma that may occur in life. Dependence is described as relying on others for decision making and care. Pessimism is a life philosophy that things are more likely to go wrong than right. Altruism is described as putting others before yourself A nurse, active in local consumer mental health groups and in local and state mental health associations, keeps aware of state and national legislation affecting mental illness treatment. How can this nurse positively affect the climate for effective, mental health treatment? A) "By becoming active in politics leading to a potential political career." B) "By educating the public on the effects that stigmatizing has on mental health client C) "Advocating for laws that would make the involuntary long-term commitment process easier and faster for caregivers of mentally ill persons." D) "Advocating for reduced mental health insurance benefits to discourage abuse of the system by inappropriate psychiatric admissions." - correct answer B Nurses who are aware of legislative concerns and who are active in organizations that promote mental health awareness and appropriate and equal treatment for mental illness help achieve the goal of parity, or equality of treatment for mentally ill individuals. Becoming active in politics may be a personal goal but does not directly or necessarily reduce stigma or encourage treatment equality. The other options are undesirable outcomes. A new nurse has accepted a position as staff nurse on a psychiatric unit. Which statement made by the new nurse requires additional instructions regarding the therapies provided on the unit