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BRAND NEW MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 –
UPDATED
2025–2026 GUARANTEED PASS EDITION |
100% REAL EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS
& CORRECT
ANSWERS | COMPLETE MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING REVIEW
What is the definition of mental health
- ANSWER-A 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
- ANSWER-Rational thinking, effective coping
skills, resiliency, self-control, self-awareness, self-
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care, meaningful relationships, communication
skills, positive self-concept, ability to learn, spiritual
satisfaction, happiness and joy.
What is the definition of mental illness
- ANSWER-All 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.
- ANSWER-Impaired 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?
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- ANSWER-The 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?
- ANSWER-Health 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)
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What are the differences between a basic level
nurse and advanced level nurse in psych?
- ANSWER-Basic 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
- ANSWER-The 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?
BRAND NEW MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 –
UPDATED
2025–2026 GUARANTEED PASS EDITION |
100% REAL EXAM VERIFIED QUESTIONS
& CORRECT
ANSWERS | COMPLETE MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING REVIEW
What is the definition of mental health
- ANSWER-A 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
- ANSWER-Rational thinking, effective coping
skills, resiliency, self-control, self-awareness, self-
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care, meaningful relationships, communication
skills, positive self-concept, ability to learn, spiritual
satisfaction, happiness and joy.
What is the definition of mental illness
- ANSWER-All 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.
- ANSWER-Impaired 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?
,3|Page
- ANSWER-The 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?
- ANSWER-Health 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)
, 4|Page
What are the differences between a basic level
nurse and advanced level nurse in psych?
- ANSWER-Basic 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
- ANSWER-The 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?
