Updated/Latest 2025–2026 Test Bank For Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition By Sheila L. Videbeck Comprehensive Exam Questions Answers And Rationales Study Guide For Mental Health Nursing NCLEX Preparation Clinical Practice Academic Excellence An

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Chapter 1
1. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-
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being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following would the nurse identify a s
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having a positive impact onthe individual's mental health?
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A) Not needing others for companionship J J J J



B) The ability to effectively manage stress J J J J J



C) A family history of mental illness J J J J J



D) Striving for total self- J J J J



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Individual factors influencing mental health include biologic makeup, autonomy, inde
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pendence, self- J



esteem, capacity for growth, vitality, ability to find meaning in life, emotional resilien ce
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or hardiness, sense of belonging, reality orientation, and coping or stress managem ent
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abilities. Interpersonal factors such as intimacy and a balance of separateness and
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connectedness are both needed for good mental health, and therefore ahealthy person J J J J J J J J J J J J



would need others for companionship. A family history of mental illnesscould relate t o
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the biologic makeup of an individual, which may have a negative impacton an indiv
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idual's mental health, as well as a negative impact on an individual's interpersonal and
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socialñcultural factors of health. Total self- J J J J J



reliance is not possible, and a positive social/cultural factor is access to adequate reso
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urces.


2. Which of the following statements about mental illness are true? Select all that apply.
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A) Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both. J J J J J J J J J



B) Mental illness is only due to social/cultural factors. J J J J J J J



C) Social/cultural factors that relate to mental illness include excessive dependenc J J J J J J J J J J



yon or withdrawal from relationships. J J J J



D) Individuals suffering from mental illness are usually able to cope effectively wi J J J J J J J J J J J J



thdaily life. J



E) Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction wit J J J J J J J J J



hrelationships and self. J J



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Mental illness can cause significant distress, impaired functioning, or both. Mental ill
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ness may be related to individual, interpersonal, or social/cultural factors. Excessive d
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ependency on or withdrawal from relationships are interpersonal factors that relate to
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mental illness. Individuals suffering from mental illness can feel overwhelmed with d
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aily life. Individuals suffering from mental illness may experience dissatisfaction with
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relationships and self. J J




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3. Which of the following are true regarding mental health and mental illness?
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A) Behavior that may be viewed as acceptable in one culture is always unacceptab lein J J J J J J J J J J J J J J



other cultures. J



B) It is easy to determine if a person is mentally healthy or mentally ill.
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C) In most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social
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wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavi J J J J J J J J



orand coping, positive self-concept, and emotional stability.
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D) Persons who engage in fantasies are mentally il J J J J J J J J



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What one society may view as acceptable and appropriate behavior, another society m
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aysee that as maladaptive, and inappropriate. Mental health and mental illness are diffi cult
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to define precisely. In most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psycholog ical, and
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social wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective b ehavior and
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coping, positive self- J J



concept, and emotional stability. Persons who engagein fantasies may be mentally heal
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thy, but the inability to distinguish reality from fantasyis an individual factor that may
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contribute to mental illness. J J J




4. A client grieving the recent loss of her husband asks if she is becoming mentally
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illbecause she is so sad. The nurse's best response would be,
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A) ìYou may have a temporary mental illness because you are experiencing so mu
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chpain.î
B) ìYou are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to the loss you ha
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veexperienced.î
C) ìWere you generally dissatisfied with your relationship before your husband
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'sdeath?î
D) ìTry not to worry about that right now. You never know what the future bring
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Mental illness includes general dissatisfaction with self, ineffective relationships, ineff
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ective coping, and lack of personal growth. Additionally the behavior must not be cult
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urally expected. Acute grief reactions are expected and therefore not considered ment
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al illness. False reassurance or overanalysis does not accurately address the client'scon
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cerns.




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5. The nurse consults the DSM for which of the following purposes?
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A) To devise a plan of care for a newly admitted client
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B) To predict the client's prognosis of treatment outcomes
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C) To document the appropriate diagnostic code in the client's medical record
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D) To serve as a guide for client assessmeJ J J J J J J J



ntAns: D J



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The DSM provides standard nomenclature, presents defining characteristics, and ident
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ifies underlying causes of mental disorders. It does not provide care plans or prognost ic
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outcomes of treatment. Diagnosis of mental illness is not within the generalist RN's scope
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of practice, so documenting the code in the medical record wouldbe inappropri ate.
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6. Which would be a reason for a student nurse to use the DSM?
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A) Identifying the medical diagnosis J J J



B) Treat clients J



C) Evaluate treatments J



D) Understand the reason for the admission and the nature of psychiatric illnesse J J J J J J J J J J J J



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Although student nurses do not use the DSM to diagnose clients, they will find it a h
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elpful resource to understand the reason for the admission and to begin building kno
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wledge about the nature of psychiatric illnesses. Identifying the medical diagnosis,tr
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eating, and evaluating treatments are not a part of the nursing process.
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7. The legislation enacted in 1963 was largely responsible for which of the following shif tsin
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care for the mentally ill?
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A) The widespread use of community-based services J J J J J



B) The advancement in pharmacotherapies J J J



C) Increased access to hospitalization J J J



D) Improved rights for clients in long- J J J J J J



term institutional careAns: A
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The Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963 accomplished th
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erelease of individuals from long- J J J J



term stays in state institutions, the decrease in admissions to hospitals, and the dev
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elopment of community-based services as an alternative to hospital care.
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