HOSMERIT
NUR 208 MENTAL HEALTH
2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
QUESTION
How does light therapy work?
Answer:
It suppresses the production of melatonin
QUESTION
Somatic symptom disorder
Answer:
characterized by a focus on somatic (physical) symptoms, such as pain or fatigue
to the point of excessive concern, preoccupation, and fear. Client suffering is
authentic, high levels of functional impairment. some are care seekers and some
are care avoiders
QUESTION
factitious disorders
Answer:
a person intentionally causes or perpetuates he illness. "by proxy" imposed on
another is a condition where a person intentionally causes or perpetuates the
illness of a loved one.
,QUESTION
factitious "by proxy"
Answer:
imposed on another is a condition where a person intentionally causes or
perpetuates the illness of a loved one.
QUESTION
what three things are we accessing for in a suicidal pt?
Answer:
ideation, plan, lethality of plan
QUESTION
SBIRT
Answer:
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
QUESTION
why do we use SBIRT
Answer:
evidence based practice used in healthcare settings to ID, reduce, and prevent
problematic use, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs. encourages
mental health and substance abuse screenings as a routine preventative surface
QUESTION
PHQ9
Answer:
, Screens for depression in primary care populations with medical co-morbidities
QUESTION
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Answer:
a psychological test that assesses personality traits and psychopathology. It is
primarily intended to test people who are suspected of having mental health or
other clinical issues.
QUESTION
AUDIT- Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Answer:
10 item screening test developed by the World Health Organization and is
sensitive for deterring alcohol dependence and abuse
QUESTION
Compensation
Answer:
a strategy whereby one covers up weakness, frustrations, desires, or feelings of
inadequacy.
QUESTION
Suppression
Answer:
unwanted thoughts or emotions
NUR 208 MENTAL HEALTH
2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS
QUESTION
How does light therapy work?
Answer:
It suppresses the production of melatonin
QUESTION
Somatic symptom disorder
Answer:
characterized by a focus on somatic (physical) symptoms, such as pain or fatigue
to the point of excessive concern, preoccupation, and fear. Client suffering is
authentic, high levels of functional impairment. some are care seekers and some
are care avoiders
QUESTION
factitious disorders
Answer:
a person intentionally causes or perpetuates he illness. "by proxy" imposed on
another is a condition where a person intentionally causes or perpetuates the
illness of a loved one.
,QUESTION
factitious "by proxy"
Answer:
imposed on another is a condition where a person intentionally causes or
perpetuates the illness of a loved one.
QUESTION
what three things are we accessing for in a suicidal pt?
Answer:
ideation, plan, lethality of plan
QUESTION
SBIRT
Answer:
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
QUESTION
why do we use SBIRT
Answer:
evidence based practice used in healthcare settings to ID, reduce, and prevent
problematic use, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs. encourages
mental health and substance abuse screenings as a routine preventative surface
QUESTION
PHQ9
Answer:
, Screens for depression in primary care populations with medical co-morbidities
QUESTION
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Answer:
a psychological test that assesses personality traits and psychopathology. It is
primarily intended to test people who are suspected of having mental health or
other clinical issues.
QUESTION
AUDIT- Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
Answer:
10 item screening test developed by the World Health Organization and is
sensitive for deterring alcohol dependence and abuse
QUESTION
Compensation
Answer:
a strategy whereby one covers up weakness, frustrations, desires, or feelings of
inadequacy.
QUESTION
Suppression
Answer:
unwanted thoughts or emotions
