PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Define mental health. - Correct answer-state of well being in which each individual
is able to realize his or her own potential, cope with normal stresses of life, work
productively, and make a contribution to the community
Define mental illness. - Correct answer-disorders with definable diagnosis
What is Mental health continuum? - Correct answer-mental health and mental
illness can be conceptualized as points along this
Define Resilience. - Correct answer-ability and capacity to secure resources needed
to support well being
What is Resilience characterized by? - Correct answer-optimism
sense of mastery
competence
essential to recovery
,What is an example of Mental Illness? - Correct answer-suicide bombers in the
Middle East, anorexia nervosa in the West
Define Recovery. - Correct answer-process of changing through which individuals
improve their health & wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their
full potential
How should a psychiatric nurse take assessment? - Correct answer--establish
rapport
-understand current problem
-review physical status/baseline vital signs
-assess risk factors/safety of pt. and others
-perform mental status exam (MSE)
-assess psychosocial status
-identify mutual goals
-formulate plan of care
How should the nurse prepare for the Interview? - Correct answer-Pace- let pt. set
the pace
Setting-enhance clients security
, Seating-not face to face, 90 degrees is better, less intimidating
Introductions- tell them who you are & purpose of meeting
Initiating the Interview- open ended questions
What is a general rule of eye contact during an interview? - Correct answer-
appropriate for nurses to maintain eye contact when the pt. speaks and less eye
contact when the nurse speaks
What is the Intimate distance in an interview? - Correct answer-0-18 inches (trust
most/feel safe with)
What is the Personal distance in an Interview? - Correct answer-18-40 inches
(friends/colleagues)
What is the Social distance in an Interview? - Correct answer-4-12 feet
(strangers/acquaintances)
What is the Public distance in an Interview? - Correct answer-12 feet + (public
speaking)
What type of voice encourages the pt. to share thoughts and feelings? - Correct
answer-soft/gentle tones
Define Beneficence. - Correct answer-duty to act to benefit or promote good of
others
NURSING Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Define mental health. - Correct answer-state of well being in which each individual
is able to realize his or her own potential, cope with normal stresses of life, work
productively, and make a contribution to the community
Define mental illness. - Correct answer-disorders with definable diagnosis
What is Mental health continuum? - Correct answer-mental health and mental
illness can be conceptualized as points along this
Define Resilience. - Correct answer-ability and capacity to secure resources needed
to support well being
What is Resilience characterized by? - Correct answer-optimism
sense of mastery
competence
essential to recovery
,What is an example of Mental Illness? - Correct answer-suicide bombers in the
Middle East, anorexia nervosa in the West
Define Recovery. - Correct answer-process of changing through which individuals
improve their health & wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their
full potential
How should a psychiatric nurse take assessment? - Correct answer--establish
rapport
-understand current problem
-review physical status/baseline vital signs
-assess risk factors/safety of pt. and others
-perform mental status exam (MSE)
-assess psychosocial status
-identify mutual goals
-formulate plan of care
How should the nurse prepare for the Interview? - Correct answer-Pace- let pt. set
the pace
Setting-enhance clients security
, Seating-not face to face, 90 degrees is better, less intimidating
Introductions- tell them who you are & purpose of meeting
Initiating the Interview- open ended questions
What is a general rule of eye contact during an interview? - Correct answer-
appropriate for nurses to maintain eye contact when the pt. speaks and less eye
contact when the nurse speaks
What is the Intimate distance in an interview? - Correct answer-0-18 inches (trust
most/feel safe with)
What is the Personal distance in an Interview? - Correct answer-18-40 inches
(friends/colleagues)
What is the Social distance in an Interview? - Correct answer-4-12 feet
(strangers/acquaintances)
What is the Public distance in an Interview? - Correct answer-12 feet + (public
speaking)
What type of voice encourages the pt. to share thoughts and feelings? - Correct
answer-soft/gentle tones
Define Beneficence. - Correct answer-duty to act to benefit or promote good of
others
