NUR 2225 - Week 1 Review Questions
and Correct Answers
Mental health ✅state of wellbeing in which every individual realizes his or her own
potential, can cope with the normal stressors of life, can work productively and fruitfully,
and is able to make a contribution to his or her community
Mental illness ✅clinically diagnosable disorder that significantly interferes with a
person's cognitive, emotional and social abilities
Mental health problem ✅interfere with how person thinks, feels and behaves
Lesser degree than mental illness/disorder
Health ✅physical, mental and social
Not merely the absence of disorder/infirmity
The impact of stigma on people with mental health problems ✅avoiding help, isolation,
social avoidance, diminished self-esteem and worthiness ("why try" effect), impact on
symptoms, reduces recovery and personal empowerment
The impact of stigma on their families ✅worried about their family member or fearful of
their family member, which impacts relationship/bond
The impact of stigma on carers ✅impact care provided to clients with mental illness, as
not holistic and patient-centred, which would impact client's outcome
What is the difference between public- and self-stigma? ✅public stigma is the reaction
that the general populations has to people with mental illness. Whereas, self stigma is
the prejudice which people with mental illness turn against themselves
What is stigma ✅a negative stereotype; a sign of disgrace associated with particular
circumstances, quality or people
Marginalised and vulnerable groups ✅Low SES
People with chronic health conditions
Infants/children exposed to maltreatment/neglect
Adolescents exposed to substance use early
Minority groups and indigenous populations
Older people
LGBTIQ
People experiencing discrimination/human rights violations
People experiencing natural disasters/war/conflict
, Effects and impacts on mental health (from marginalised and vulnerable groups) ✅
Cultural Sensitivity ✅describes the knowledge, awareness and acceptance of other
cultures
Cultural Sensitivity importance ✅create environments of trust and inclusiveness
Can improve access to services, thus reducing health disparity
Cultural Competence ✅describes the ability for health professionals to understand,
communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures
Cultural Competence importance ✅involves the service/organisation, clinicians,
attitudes and policies, in order to provide an integrated and holistic approach to the
delivery of care
Importance of cultural competence and sensitivity ✅together reduce inequalities in
healthcare access and improving care
Cultural Safety ✅Culturally appropriate health services to disadvantaged groups while
stressing dignity and avoiding institutional racism, assimilation (forcing people to adopt
a dominant culture), and repressive practices.
Importance of cultural safety ✅feel supported
Role of a mental health nurse ✅Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships;
implement and evaluate a range of therapeutic approaches.
Undertake holistic assessment.
Collaborate and advocate.
Develop treatment and recovery plans; establish crisis management plans with client
and carer, develop behavioural management plans.
Provide psychoeducation.
Administer medications.
Accurately document mental status examinations and risk assessments.
Actively monitor the physical health status of clients.
Educate the clients and carers on their legal rights.
Identify risks; populations at risk.
Areas of practice for mental health nurses ✅trauma-informed care and practice (TICP):
strength-based approach that is responsive to the impact of trauma, and focuses on five
core principles: safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment, and
respect for diversity.
Collaborative care - team based and shared decision making
Person-centred therapy - Carl Rogers (1940) three elements ✅Congruence
Genuineness/unconditional positive regard
and Correct Answers
Mental health ✅state of wellbeing in which every individual realizes his or her own
potential, can cope with the normal stressors of life, can work productively and fruitfully,
and is able to make a contribution to his or her community
Mental illness ✅clinically diagnosable disorder that significantly interferes with a
person's cognitive, emotional and social abilities
Mental health problem ✅interfere with how person thinks, feels and behaves
Lesser degree than mental illness/disorder
Health ✅physical, mental and social
Not merely the absence of disorder/infirmity
The impact of stigma on people with mental health problems ✅avoiding help, isolation,
social avoidance, diminished self-esteem and worthiness ("why try" effect), impact on
symptoms, reduces recovery and personal empowerment
The impact of stigma on their families ✅worried about their family member or fearful of
their family member, which impacts relationship/bond
The impact of stigma on carers ✅impact care provided to clients with mental illness, as
not holistic and patient-centred, which would impact client's outcome
What is the difference between public- and self-stigma? ✅public stigma is the reaction
that the general populations has to people with mental illness. Whereas, self stigma is
the prejudice which people with mental illness turn against themselves
What is stigma ✅a negative stereotype; a sign of disgrace associated with particular
circumstances, quality or people
Marginalised and vulnerable groups ✅Low SES
People with chronic health conditions
Infants/children exposed to maltreatment/neglect
Adolescents exposed to substance use early
Minority groups and indigenous populations
Older people
LGBTIQ
People experiencing discrimination/human rights violations
People experiencing natural disasters/war/conflict
, Effects and impacts on mental health (from marginalised and vulnerable groups) ✅
Cultural Sensitivity ✅describes the knowledge, awareness and acceptance of other
cultures
Cultural Sensitivity importance ✅create environments of trust and inclusiveness
Can improve access to services, thus reducing health disparity
Cultural Competence ✅describes the ability for health professionals to understand,
communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures
Cultural Competence importance ✅involves the service/organisation, clinicians,
attitudes and policies, in order to provide an integrated and holistic approach to the
delivery of care
Importance of cultural competence and sensitivity ✅together reduce inequalities in
healthcare access and improving care
Cultural Safety ✅Culturally appropriate health services to disadvantaged groups while
stressing dignity and avoiding institutional racism, assimilation (forcing people to adopt
a dominant culture), and repressive practices.
Importance of cultural safety ✅feel supported
Role of a mental health nurse ✅Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships;
implement and evaluate a range of therapeutic approaches.
Undertake holistic assessment.
Collaborate and advocate.
Develop treatment and recovery plans; establish crisis management plans with client
and carer, develop behavioural management plans.
Provide psychoeducation.
Administer medications.
Accurately document mental status examinations and risk assessments.
Actively monitor the physical health status of clients.
Educate the clients and carers on their legal rights.
Identify risks; populations at risk.
Areas of practice for mental health nurses ✅trauma-informed care and practice (TICP):
strength-based approach that is responsive to the impact of trauma, and focuses on five
core principles: safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment, and
respect for diversity.
Collaborative care - team based and shared decision making
Person-centred therapy - Carl Rogers (1940) three elements ✅Congruence
Genuineness/unconditional positive regard
