NURS 311 EXAM 1 CH. 1-4 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLU-
TIONS/NEWEST UPDATE
Mental health: The emotional & psycho-
logical well-being of an individual.
Mental illness/disorder: Health condi-
Difference between mental health vs.
tions characterized by alterations in
mental illness/disorder?
thinking, mood, or behavior and are as-
sociated w/ distress or impaired function-
ing.
A book that organizes psychiatric diag-
What is the DSM-5-TR? nosis according to behaviors and symp-
tom patterns.
What defines a healthy person? Good physical and mental health.
Good physical and mental health charac-
What is the concept of wellness and it terize wellness.
dimensions? Individuals can have a mental disorder
and experience wellness.
The study of patterns of disease distrib-
Define Epidemiology
ution within populations.
Cases in population/total cases and non-
Define Rate
cases
Rate including only new cases occur-
Define Incidence ring within defined time period (usually 1
year)
Total number with disorder in a popula-
Define Prevalence
tion at a specified time (t).
-Self Stigma
What are the 3 ways stigma can be
-Public Stigma
viewed?
-Label Avoidance
Person w/ mental illness shares the
Self Stigma
publics negative view of mental illness.
Marks a person as having a mental ill-
Public Stigma
ness.
If person w/ mental illness does not seek
Label Avoidance Stigma treatment b/c of fear of being labeled
"mentally ill"
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, NURS 311 EXAM 1 CH. 1-4 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLU-
TIONS/NEWEST UPDATE
What is the single most important goals
Mental health recovery.
for the mental health delivery system?
- Process of changes through which indi-
What is recovery viewed as in the mental viduals improve their health and wellness
health world? - Live a self directed life
- Strive to reach their full potential
A way of life that manifests the learned
beliefs, values, and accepted behaviors
Define Culture
that are transmitted socially within a spe-
cific group.
Cultural Identity Helps to define expected behavior.
Based on a set of skills that allows in-
dividuals to increase their understanding
Cultural and Linguistic Competence and appreciation of cultural differences
and similarities within, among, and be-
tween groups.
Open and willing to reflect on oneself
as a cultural being and open to hearing
Cultural Humility
about and striving to understand the cul-
tural background and identity of others.
Socialization process; learning and
Acculturation adoption of selective aspects of domi-
nant culture
- Valuing the culture beliefs
How is Cultural Competence demon- - Bridging any language gap
strated? - Considering the patient's literacy level
when planning and implementing care.
-Uses other resources before health care
-Believe facilities don't accommodate to
their cultural needs
Mental Illness stigma for Hispanics?
-Seeks counseling from church
-Seeks care if bilingual providers are
available
Mental illness stigma for African Ameri-
cans?
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TIONS/NEWEST UPDATE
Mental health: The emotional & psycho-
logical well-being of an individual.
Mental illness/disorder: Health condi-
Difference between mental health vs.
tions characterized by alterations in
mental illness/disorder?
thinking, mood, or behavior and are as-
sociated w/ distress or impaired function-
ing.
A book that organizes psychiatric diag-
What is the DSM-5-TR? nosis according to behaviors and symp-
tom patterns.
What defines a healthy person? Good physical and mental health.
Good physical and mental health charac-
What is the concept of wellness and it terize wellness.
dimensions? Individuals can have a mental disorder
and experience wellness.
The study of patterns of disease distrib-
Define Epidemiology
ution within populations.
Cases in population/total cases and non-
Define Rate
cases
Rate including only new cases occur-
Define Incidence ring within defined time period (usually 1
year)
Total number with disorder in a popula-
Define Prevalence
tion at a specified time (t).
-Self Stigma
What are the 3 ways stigma can be
-Public Stigma
viewed?
-Label Avoidance
Person w/ mental illness shares the
Self Stigma
publics negative view of mental illness.
Marks a person as having a mental ill-
Public Stigma
ness.
If person w/ mental illness does not seek
Label Avoidance Stigma treatment b/c of fear of being labeled
"mentally ill"
1/8
, NURS 311 EXAM 1 CH. 1-4 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLU-
TIONS/NEWEST UPDATE
What is the single most important goals
Mental health recovery.
for the mental health delivery system?
- Process of changes through which indi-
What is recovery viewed as in the mental viduals improve their health and wellness
health world? - Live a self directed life
- Strive to reach their full potential
A way of life that manifests the learned
beliefs, values, and accepted behaviors
Define Culture
that are transmitted socially within a spe-
cific group.
Cultural Identity Helps to define expected behavior.
Based on a set of skills that allows in-
dividuals to increase their understanding
Cultural and Linguistic Competence and appreciation of cultural differences
and similarities within, among, and be-
tween groups.
Open and willing to reflect on oneself
as a cultural being and open to hearing
Cultural Humility
about and striving to understand the cul-
tural background and identity of others.
Socialization process; learning and
Acculturation adoption of selective aspects of domi-
nant culture
- Valuing the culture beliefs
How is Cultural Competence demon- - Bridging any language gap
strated? - Considering the patient's literacy level
when planning and implementing care.
-Uses other resources before health care
-Believe facilities don't accommodate to
their cultural needs
Mental Illness stigma for Hispanics?
-Seeks counseling from church
-Seeks care if bilingual providers are
available
Mental illness stigma for African Ameri-
cans?
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