MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 - CH 1-9 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!
, In which scenario is it most urgent for the nurse to act as a patient advocate?
a. An adult cries and experiences anxiety after a near-miss automobile accident on the
way to work.
b. A homeless adult diagnosed with schizophrenia lives in a community expecting a
category 5 hurricane.
c. A 14-year-old girl's grades decline because she consistently focuses on her
appearance and social networking.
d. The parents allow the prescription to lapse for 1 day for their 8-year-old child's
medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. - ANSWER Answer: b.
Although all of the scenarios present opportunities for a nurse to intervene, the correct
response presents an imminent danger to the patient's safety and well-being.
The nurse interacts with a veteran of World War II. The veteran says, "Veterans of
modern wars whine and complain all the time. Back when I was in service, you kept
your feelings to yourself." Select the nurse's best response.
a. "American society in the 1940s expected World War II soldiers to be strong."
b. "World War II was fought in a traditional way, but the enemy is more difficult to
identify in today's wars."
c. "We now have a better understanding of how trauma affects people and the
importance of research-based, compassionate care."
d. "Intermittent explosive devices (IEDs), which were not in use during World War II,
produce traumatic brain injuries that must be treated." - ANSWER Answer: c.
Trauma occurs in many forms, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; war;
natural disasters; and other harmful experiences. Trauma-informed care provides
guidelines for integrating an understanding of how trauma affects patients into clinical
programming.
A patient reports sleeplessness, fatigue, and sadness to the primary care provider. In
our current health care climate, what is the most likely treatment approach that will be
offered to the patient?
a. Group therapy
b. Individual psychotherapy
c. Complementary therapy
d. Psychopharmacological treatment - ANSWER Answer: d.
The patient's report suggests that depression is occurring. With the increased
understanding of the biology of psychiatric illnesses, treatment approaches have
evolved rapidly into more scientifically grounded methods, particularly
psychopharmacology.
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!
, In which scenario is it most urgent for the nurse to act as a patient advocate?
a. An adult cries and experiences anxiety after a near-miss automobile accident on the
way to work.
b. A homeless adult diagnosed with schizophrenia lives in a community expecting a
category 5 hurricane.
c. A 14-year-old girl's grades decline because she consistently focuses on her
appearance and social networking.
d. The parents allow the prescription to lapse for 1 day for their 8-year-old child's
medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. - ANSWER Answer: b.
Although all of the scenarios present opportunities for a nurse to intervene, the correct
response presents an imminent danger to the patient's safety and well-being.
The nurse interacts with a veteran of World War II. The veteran says, "Veterans of
modern wars whine and complain all the time. Back when I was in service, you kept
your feelings to yourself." Select the nurse's best response.
a. "American society in the 1940s expected World War II soldiers to be strong."
b. "World War II was fought in a traditional way, but the enemy is more difficult to
identify in today's wars."
c. "We now have a better understanding of how trauma affects people and the
importance of research-based, compassionate care."
d. "Intermittent explosive devices (IEDs), which were not in use during World War II,
produce traumatic brain injuries that must be treated." - ANSWER Answer: c.
Trauma occurs in many forms, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; war;
natural disasters; and other harmful experiences. Trauma-informed care provides
guidelines for integrating an understanding of how trauma affects patients into clinical
programming.
A patient reports sleeplessness, fatigue, and sadness to the primary care provider. In
our current health care climate, what is the most likely treatment approach that will be
offered to the patient?
a. Group therapy
b. Individual psychotherapy
c. Complementary therapy
d. Psychopharmacological treatment - ANSWER Answer: d.
The patient's report suggests that depression is occurring. With the increased
understanding of the biology of psychiatric illnesses, treatment approaches have
evolved rapidly into more scientifically grounded methods, particularly
psychopharmacology.
