Mental Health Study Exam 1 Questions
& Answers
What is the definition of mental health - ANSWERSA state of wellbeing in which the individual is
able to make contribution to society, realize their potential, cope with life, and work
productively.
What are attributes of a mentally healthy person - ANSWERSRational thinking, effective coping
skills, resiliency, self-control, self-awareness, self-care, meaningful relationships, communication
skills, positive self-concept, ability to learn, spiritual satisfaction, happiness and joy.
What is the definition of mental illness - ANSWERSAll mental disorders w/ definable diagnoses.
Manifested in significant dysfunction that my be related to developmental, biological, of
psychological disturbances in cognition/functioning.
What are some signs/symptoms of mental illness. - ANSWERSImpaired cognition, behavioral
alterations, and emotional changes like not being able to cope with life stressors.
What is epidemiology and what are three levels of study? - ANSWERSThe quantitative study of
the distribution of mental disorders in human populations.
1. Studies of natural history or what happens if there is not treatment
2. Studies of Diagnostic screening tests
3. Observational and experimental studies of interventions used to treat pt.
What is the continuum of mental health? - ANSWERSHealth and wellbeing=Occasional stress to
mild distress. (No impairment)
Emotional problems or concerns= Mild to moderate distress (Mild or temporary impairment)
Illness= Marked distress (Moderate to disabling or chronic impairment)
,What are the differences between a basic level nurse and advanced level nurse in psych? -
ANSWERSBasic level is simply a BSN-RN that is certified to work in a hospital. An advanced level
has their masters or doctorate and are qualified to engage in psychotherapy (individual or
group), can prescribe, and diagnose depending on the state.
What is the difference between the DSM-IV-TR and a Nursing diagnosis - ANSWERSThe DSM
classifies disorders based on symptoms and does not take culture into consideration. Nursing
diagnosis is a clinical judgement of the person as a whole that serves as a base for interventions.
What is an NOC? - ANSWERSIs a comprehensive source of standard outcomes in nursing. It has
measuring scales, and definitions that can be used to determine if an intervention is successful.
Is broken into 7 domains.
What is an NIC - ANSWERSIs the standard for nursing interventions that are used to enhance
patient outcome. Based on clinical judgement and knowledge. Is broken into direct and indirect
care and also has 7 domains.
How can a mental health nurse serve as an advocate for their patient? - ANSWERSReport any
incidents of abuse or neglect, uphold patient confidentiality, supports patients right to make
decisions regarding treatment.
How does culture influence the view of mental illness? - ANSWERSCulture can affect what is
considered mental health vs mental illness based on what the culture views as acceptable and
unacceptable.
What mental illnesses are cross-cultural world wide? - ANSWERSSchizophrenia and bipolar
disorder
What is the QSEN and what areas does it promote? - ANSWERSThey are an organization created
to improve safety and education in nursing. They promote: Teamwork and collaboration,
, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics (the science of
processing data for storage and retrieval)
Comorbid condition - ANSWERSWhen an individual has more than one mental condition at a
time.
Electronic healthcare - ANSWERSProvision of health care through a non face-to-face medium,
rather through an electronic medium.
Incidence - ANSWERSThe number of new cases of a mental disorders in a healthy population
within a given period. (new)
Mental health continuum - ANSWERSA conceptual line used to represent levels of mental health
and mental illness that vary from person to person and vary for a particular person over time.
Phenomena of concern for nurses - ANSWERSPromotion of optimal health. Impaired ability to
function. Alterations in cognition. Potential danger.
Emotional stress related to issues. Symptom management, side effects, or toxicities associated
with self-administered drugs. Barriers to treatment posed by alcohol/substance
abuse/dependence. Dev psych issues. Physical/psychological symptoms connected to
psychological status. Ability to maintain meaningful lives.
Prevelance - ANSWERSThe total number of cases of a disease within a population at a given
time. (old and new)
Psychiatric mental health nursing - ANSWERSA specialty area in nursing that promotes mental
health through use of the nursing process in the treatment of mental health problems and
psychiatric disorders.
& Answers
What is the definition of mental health - ANSWERSA state of wellbeing in which the individual is
able to make contribution to society, realize their potential, cope with life, and work
productively.
What are attributes of a mentally healthy person - ANSWERSRational thinking, effective coping
skills, resiliency, self-control, self-awareness, self-care, meaningful relationships, communication
skills, positive self-concept, ability to learn, spiritual satisfaction, happiness and joy.
What is the definition of mental illness - ANSWERSAll mental disorders w/ definable diagnoses.
Manifested in significant dysfunction that my be related to developmental, biological, of
psychological disturbances in cognition/functioning.
What are some signs/symptoms of mental illness. - ANSWERSImpaired cognition, behavioral
alterations, and emotional changes like not being able to cope with life stressors.
What is epidemiology and what are three levels of study? - ANSWERSThe quantitative study of
the distribution of mental disorders in human populations.
1. Studies of natural history or what happens if there is not treatment
2. Studies of Diagnostic screening tests
3. Observational and experimental studies of interventions used to treat pt.
What is the continuum of mental health? - ANSWERSHealth and wellbeing=Occasional stress to
mild distress. (No impairment)
Emotional problems or concerns= Mild to moderate distress (Mild or temporary impairment)
Illness= Marked distress (Moderate to disabling or chronic impairment)
,What are the differences between a basic level nurse and advanced level nurse in psych? -
ANSWERSBasic level is simply a BSN-RN that is certified to work in a hospital. An advanced level
has their masters or doctorate and are qualified to engage in psychotherapy (individual or
group), can prescribe, and diagnose depending on the state.
What is the difference between the DSM-IV-TR and a Nursing diagnosis - ANSWERSThe DSM
classifies disorders based on symptoms and does not take culture into consideration. Nursing
diagnosis is a clinical judgement of the person as a whole that serves as a base for interventions.
What is an NOC? - ANSWERSIs a comprehensive source of standard outcomes in nursing. It has
measuring scales, and definitions that can be used to determine if an intervention is successful.
Is broken into 7 domains.
What is an NIC - ANSWERSIs the standard for nursing interventions that are used to enhance
patient outcome. Based on clinical judgement and knowledge. Is broken into direct and indirect
care and also has 7 domains.
How can a mental health nurse serve as an advocate for their patient? - ANSWERSReport any
incidents of abuse or neglect, uphold patient confidentiality, supports patients right to make
decisions regarding treatment.
How does culture influence the view of mental illness? - ANSWERSCulture can affect what is
considered mental health vs mental illness based on what the culture views as acceptable and
unacceptable.
What mental illnesses are cross-cultural world wide? - ANSWERSSchizophrenia and bipolar
disorder
What is the QSEN and what areas does it promote? - ANSWERSThey are an organization created
to improve safety and education in nursing. They promote: Teamwork and collaboration,
, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics (the science of
processing data for storage and retrieval)
Comorbid condition - ANSWERSWhen an individual has more than one mental condition at a
time.
Electronic healthcare - ANSWERSProvision of health care through a non face-to-face medium,
rather through an electronic medium.
Incidence - ANSWERSThe number of new cases of a mental disorders in a healthy population
within a given period. (new)
Mental health continuum - ANSWERSA conceptual line used to represent levels of mental health
and mental illness that vary from person to person and vary for a particular person over time.
Phenomena of concern for nurses - ANSWERSPromotion of optimal health. Impaired ability to
function. Alterations in cognition. Potential danger.
Emotional stress related to issues. Symptom management, side effects, or toxicities associated
with self-administered drugs. Barriers to treatment posed by alcohol/substance
abuse/dependence. Dev psych issues. Physical/psychological symptoms connected to
psychological status. Ability to maintain meaningful lives.
Prevelance - ANSWERSThe total number of cases of a disease within a population at a given
time. (old and new)
Psychiatric mental health nursing - ANSWERSA specialty area in nursing that promotes mental
health through use of the nursing process in the treatment of mental health problems and
psychiatric disorders.
