NSG 3450 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM (i) (2025-
2026) NEW REAL ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+
what are risk factors for mental illness? - CORRECT ANSWER --enhance the likelihood
of positive outcomes and lessen the likelihood of negative consequences from exposure
to risk
Examples of risk factors for mental illness: - CORRECT ANSWER ---supportive adult
-self-efficacy(belief that I have the ability to complete task & achieve goals, ability to rely
on resources (faith)
-ensure the opportunity to develop the ability to adapt and self-regulate
What is the DSM-5 and how is it used in psychiatric practice? - CORRECT ANSWER ---
official medical guidelines of the American Association for diagnosing psychiatric
disorders
-The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition
What are the core goals of the QSEN (quality and safety education for nurses)
initiative? - CORRECT ANSWER ---Provide patient-centered care
-work in interdisciplinary teams
-employ evidence-based practice
-Apply quality improvement
-Utilize informatics
,What is the concept of transference in therapy - CORRECT ANSWER --Unconscious
feelings a patient has TOWARDS A HEALTHCARE WORKER connected to a
significant relationship in childhood
What is the concept of countertransference in therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER ---
Unconscious feelings a HEALTHCARE PROVIDER HAS TOWARDS PATIENTS
connected to a significant relationship.
-Be aware of strong reactions to patients
How does interpersonal therapy function, and when is it used? - CORRECT ANSWER -
-short-term therapy- based on the assumption that psychiatric disorders are influenced
by interpersonal relationships and social context
*short term aimed at improving relatiosnhips
What are the 3 Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality - CORRECT
ANSWER --ID
Ego
Superego
ID - CORRECT ANSWER --PREMATIVE
Ego - CORRECT ANSWER --learn to get what we need
Superego - CORRECT ANSWER --develop morals
What is Peplau's theory of interpersonal relationships? How does it relate to nursing
care? - CORRECT ANSWER ---Foundation for the practice of psychiatric nursing
-Focuses from what we do TO the patient to what we do WITH the patient
-Illness offers opportunities for experiential learning, personal growth, and improved
coping strategies
What are the four phases of Peplau's model - CORRECT ANSWER --Preorientation
Orientation
Working phase
Termination
Preorientation - CORRECT ANSWER --patient assignment & review of the medical
record
Orientation - CORRECT ANSWER --interview
expression of feelings
determine goals
, Working phase - CORRECT ANSWER ---gather more data
-work on problem solving
-manage symptoms education
-education of progress
Termination phase - CORRECT ANSWER --discharge
What are the five common behavioral therapy techniques? - CORRECT ANSWER --
modeling
operant conditioning
systemic desensitization
aversion therapy
(systemic) hooding
Modeling - CORRECT ANSWER --someone demonstrating how the want the patient to
act and how they model it
operant conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER --reinforces desired behaviors w/tokens
that can be utilized to obtain small desired items helps w/mutism, autism,
developmental disabilities
systemic desensitization - CORRECT ANSWER --Teaching relaxation exercises to
gradually decrease response (exposure therapy)
aversion therapy - CORRECT ANSWER --Pairing a negative stimulus with the target
behavior helps with alcoholism, aggression, and shoplifting. (They are doing a bad habit
while something bad happens)
(systemic) hooding - CORRECT ANSWER --make them take it head on
How is Maslow's Humanistic Theory relevant to nursing practice? - CORRECT
ANSWER ---Human Motivation is based on people seeking fulfillment and change
through personal growth.
-Self-actualized people are those who are fulfilled and doing all they are capable of
-Humans want to reach their true potential
-Based on Maslow's, the suicidal patient is MOST at risk
-bottom of triangle needs to be met before the top
What are the eight stages of Erikson's psychosocial development model? - CORRECT
ANSWER ---Trust vs Mistrust (0-1.5)
-Autonomy vs Shame doubt (1.5-3)
2026) NEW REAL ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED ANSWERS GRADED A+
what are risk factors for mental illness? - CORRECT ANSWER --enhance the likelihood
of positive outcomes and lessen the likelihood of negative consequences from exposure
to risk
Examples of risk factors for mental illness: - CORRECT ANSWER ---supportive adult
-self-efficacy(belief that I have the ability to complete task & achieve goals, ability to rely
on resources (faith)
-ensure the opportunity to develop the ability to adapt and self-regulate
What is the DSM-5 and how is it used in psychiatric practice? - CORRECT ANSWER ---
official medical guidelines of the American Association for diagnosing psychiatric
disorders
-The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition
What are the core goals of the QSEN (quality and safety education for nurses)
initiative? - CORRECT ANSWER ---Provide patient-centered care
-work in interdisciplinary teams
-employ evidence-based practice
-Apply quality improvement
-Utilize informatics
,What is the concept of transference in therapy - CORRECT ANSWER --Unconscious
feelings a patient has TOWARDS A HEALTHCARE WORKER connected to a
significant relationship in childhood
What is the concept of countertransference in therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER ---
Unconscious feelings a HEALTHCARE PROVIDER HAS TOWARDS PATIENTS
connected to a significant relationship.
-Be aware of strong reactions to patients
How does interpersonal therapy function, and when is it used? - CORRECT ANSWER -
-short-term therapy- based on the assumption that psychiatric disorders are influenced
by interpersonal relationships and social context
*short term aimed at improving relatiosnhips
What are the 3 Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality - CORRECT
ANSWER --ID
Ego
Superego
ID - CORRECT ANSWER --PREMATIVE
Ego - CORRECT ANSWER --learn to get what we need
Superego - CORRECT ANSWER --develop morals
What is Peplau's theory of interpersonal relationships? How does it relate to nursing
care? - CORRECT ANSWER ---Foundation for the practice of psychiatric nursing
-Focuses from what we do TO the patient to what we do WITH the patient
-Illness offers opportunities for experiential learning, personal growth, and improved
coping strategies
What are the four phases of Peplau's model - CORRECT ANSWER --Preorientation
Orientation
Working phase
Termination
Preorientation - CORRECT ANSWER --patient assignment & review of the medical
record
Orientation - CORRECT ANSWER --interview
expression of feelings
determine goals
, Working phase - CORRECT ANSWER ---gather more data
-work on problem solving
-manage symptoms education
-education of progress
Termination phase - CORRECT ANSWER --discharge
What are the five common behavioral therapy techniques? - CORRECT ANSWER --
modeling
operant conditioning
systemic desensitization
aversion therapy
(systemic) hooding
Modeling - CORRECT ANSWER --someone demonstrating how the want the patient to
act and how they model it
operant conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER --reinforces desired behaviors w/tokens
that can be utilized to obtain small desired items helps w/mutism, autism,
developmental disabilities
systemic desensitization - CORRECT ANSWER --Teaching relaxation exercises to
gradually decrease response (exposure therapy)
aversion therapy - CORRECT ANSWER --Pairing a negative stimulus with the target
behavior helps with alcoholism, aggression, and shoplifting. (They are doing a bad habit
while something bad happens)
(systemic) hooding - CORRECT ANSWER --make them take it head on
How is Maslow's Humanistic Theory relevant to nursing practice? - CORRECT
ANSWER ---Human Motivation is based on people seeking fulfillment and change
through personal growth.
-Self-actualized people are those who are fulfilled and doing all they are capable of
-Humans want to reach their true potential
-Based on Maslow's, the suicidal patient is MOST at risk
-bottom of triangle needs to be met before the top
What are the eight stages of Erikson's psychosocial development model? - CORRECT
ANSWER ---Trust vs Mistrust (0-1.5)
-Autonomy vs Shame doubt (1.5-3)
