Mental Health exam 1 || With 100% correct answers.

1. J has been admitted to the psychiatric hospital for assessment and evaluation. What behavior might indicate that J has a mental illness? a. She is able to see the difference between the "as if" and the "for real." b. She describes her mood as consistently sad, discouraged, down in the dumps, hopeless. c. She responds to the rules, routines, and customs of any group to which she belongs. d. Within the limits set by her abilities, she can perform tasks she attempts. correct answers b 2. An outcome for S is that she will demonstrate mentally healthy behavior. Which behavior indicates the outcome is being met? a. She is aggressive in meeting her needs without considering the rights of others. b. She behaves without considering the consequences of her actions. c. She sees herself as approaching her ideals, and as capable of meeting demands. d. She passively allows others to assume responsibility for major areas of her life. correct answers c 3. Strength of the multiaxial DSM-IV is that it: a. includes nursing as well as medical diagnoses b. assessments of several aspects of functioning are made c. it employs the framework of a specific theory d. plans for treatment and evaluation are included correct answers b 4. The nurse must assess the mental health or mental illness of several new clients at the mental health clinic. Some of the traits of mental health include: a. Accurate appraisal of reality b. Ability to work and be productive c. Ability to control one's own behavior d. All of the above correct answers d 5. B tells the nurse, "I'm a real freak. I'm a psychiatric patient, in and out of hospitals all the time. None of my friends or relatives is crazy like this." What reply would help B understand the prevalence of mental illness? a. "Comparing yourself with others has no real advantages." b. "Mental illness affects 80% of the adult population in any given year." c. "Nearly 50% of all people age 15 to 55 have had a psychiatric disorder at some time in their lives." d. Unfortunately, there are no answers to your question. correct answers b 6. The nurse who interviews K notes she is profoundly depressed with thought of wanting to die. Took an unknown amount of pills yesterday. She has refused to do activities of daily living such as bathing. She also has not eaten for the past 5 days, according to her husband. The nurse will code her global assessment of functioning as a. 100 b. 50 c. 25 d. 10 correct answers d 7. Maslow offers a theory of human motivation that assumes patients have: