NSG 121 Exam 1 questions with answers

NSG 121 Exam 1 I. Orientation to Mental Health Program and Course Outcomes 1, 3 a. What do you think distinguishes mental "health" from mental "illness"? - correct answer Functional ability refers to the individual's ability to perform the normal activities of life to meet basic needs; fulfill usual roles in the family, workplace, and community; and maintain health and well-being (Giddens, 2017). Mental illnesses are medical conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Unfortunately, there is a myth about the mentally ill that they function in a different and odd way. Another misconception is that to be mentally healthy, a person must function logically and rationally at all times. There is no obvious, consistent line between mental illness and mental health functioning. As humans, we are far more similar than different, despite any diagnosis. Example of normal activities: - correct answer Happiness Finds life enjoyable, Optimistic about needs being met, Control Over Behavior Ability to recognize cues and act appropriately, Appraisal of Reality Sees environment accurately, Understands consequences, Performs within abilities, Recovery from minor failures, Ability to problem solve and cope in ways that are not harmful (deep breathing, meditation) Examples of Abnormal Activities: - correct answer Loss of interest or pleasure, Discouraged or hopeless mood, Aggressive or violent behaviors, Inaccurate perceptions of environment, Hallucinations or delusions, Deterioration in work performance, Inability to maintain steady employment, Lack of support Effective Coping Strategies, Inability to function independently, Poor coping that creates further dysfunction (substance abuse, self-harm) Describe the contents of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). - correct answer The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) is the current official guidebook for categorizing and diagnosing psychiatric mental health disorders in the United States (American Psychological Association [APA], 2013). The DSM-5 provides clinicians, researchers, regulatory agencies, health insurance companies, pharmacological companies, and policy makers with a standard language and criteria for the classification of mental disorders • Axis I lists the psychiatric diagnosis or diagnoses—for example, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and alcohol dependence. • Axis II lists personality disorders and mental retardation to ensure long-standing issues that may co-occur with the Axis I disorders are considered, such as borderline personality disorder.