Test Bank For Foundations of Nursing, 9th Edition (Cooper,
2023) Chapter 1- / All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals
1. What is the mental health nurse referring to when using the term behavior? - ANSWER: The
manner in which a person performs
2. What definition should the nurse use to clarify the concept of "mental health"? - ANSWER: The
ability to cope and adjust to everyday stresses
. How should the nurse document the behavior of a patient with mental illness? - ANSWER: Deviates
from socially acceptable behavior
How many people in the United States will develop a mental disorder during their lifetime? -
ANSWER: 1 in 8
During the 17th and 18th centuries, care of patients with mental illness often was cruel. What type of
care was used by Dr. Philippe Pinel to bring about change? - ANSWER: Humane care
Who was the first mental health nurse? - ANSWER: Linda Richards
Using the mental health continuum as a guide, the nurse observes behavior that usually places an
individual on the illness end of the continuum. What is true of this behavior? - ANSWER: It
demonstrates that the person is out of touch with reality
The majority of people function in a relatively healthy manner. What can diminish their functional
capacity? - ANSWER: Periods of crisis
What is the basis for classifying a person as having a mental illness? - ANSWER: Behavior exhibited
and the context
Using Freud's personality theory, what action by a patient identifies the influence of the superego? -
ANSWER: Returning a $5 bill that another patient left on the table
Using Freud's personality theory, what action by a patient indicates a strong ego? - ANSWER: Laughs
at himself for being foolish.
what is the inability to find intimacy results in what according to Erikson? - ANSWER: self-absorption
26 year old male; Which role is an example of an ascribed role? - ANSWER: Sex
The nurse is assessing a young woman who is a teacher, happily married, raising two children, taking
care of her disabled mother, and going to school to get a master's degree. How should the behavior of
the young woman be classified? - ANSWER: Role integrated
What action consistently done by a patient should indicate to a nurse that the patient has a poor self-
concept? - ANSWER: Apologizes to others repeatedly.
What does any event that requires change stimulate? - ANSWER: Stress
A nurse tearfully confides to the head nurse that being assigned to care for eight patients is stressful
and overwhelming. What demonstrates the use of a healthy coping mechanism? - ANSWER:
Delegating appropriate care assignments to unlicensed assistive personnel
A perceived threat to self causes what emotion? - ANSWER: Anxiety
2023) Chapter 1- / All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals
1. What is the mental health nurse referring to when using the term behavior? - ANSWER: The
manner in which a person performs
2. What definition should the nurse use to clarify the concept of "mental health"? - ANSWER: The
ability to cope and adjust to everyday stresses
. How should the nurse document the behavior of a patient with mental illness? - ANSWER: Deviates
from socially acceptable behavior
How many people in the United States will develop a mental disorder during their lifetime? -
ANSWER: 1 in 8
During the 17th and 18th centuries, care of patients with mental illness often was cruel. What type of
care was used by Dr. Philippe Pinel to bring about change? - ANSWER: Humane care
Who was the first mental health nurse? - ANSWER: Linda Richards
Using the mental health continuum as a guide, the nurse observes behavior that usually places an
individual on the illness end of the continuum. What is true of this behavior? - ANSWER: It
demonstrates that the person is out of touch with reality
The majority of people function in a relatively healthy manner. What can diminish their functional
capacity? - ANSWER: Periods of crisis
What is the basis for classifying a person as having a mental illness? - ANSWER: Behavior exhibited
and the context
Using Freud's personality theory, what action by a patient identifies the influence of the superego? -
ANSWER: Returning a $5 bill that another patient left on the table
Using Freud's personality theory, what action by a patient indicates a strong ego? - ANSWER: Laughs
at himself for being foolish.
what is the inability to find intimacy results in what according to Erikson? - ANSWER: self-absorption
26 year old male; Which role is an example of an ascribed role? - ANSWER: Sex
The nurse is assessing a young woman who is a teacher, happily married, raising two children, taking
care of her disabled mother, and going to school to get a master's degree. How should the behavior of
the young woman be classified? - ANSWER: Role integrated
What action consistently done by a patient should indicate to a nurse that the patient has a poor self-
concept? - ANSWER: Apologizes to others repeatedly.
What does any event that requires change stimulate? - ANSWER: Stress
A nurse tearfully confides to the head nurse that being assigned to care for eight patients is stressful
and overwhelming. What demonstrates the use of a healthy coping mechanism? - ANSWER:
Delegating appropriate care assignments to unlicensed assistive personnel
A perceived threat to self causes what emotion? - ANSWER: Anxiety
