RPN FINAL EXAM QUESTIONBANK | 1130
QUESTIONS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
2024-25 GRADED A+
During the 1800s, Pinel believed that the cure for mental illness was Answer -
moral treatment
One of the primary reforms accomplished by Dorothea Lynde Dix was the
Answer - establishment or enlargement of state hospitals
The psychiatrist who suggested the term "mental hygiene" was Answer - Adolf
Meyer.
In 1909, the National Mental Health Committee for Mental Hygiene was
responsible for the development of Answer - prison clinics.
One of the first physicians who reformed models of care to improve treatment
approaches in ontario was Answer - Charles K. Clarke
Psychiatric nursing education in eastern Canada commenced in the general
hospital training in: Answer - 1930's
In the early 1900s, the psychosocial theory proposed that mental disorders
resulted from Answer - environmental and social deprivation
The term "psychiatric pluralism," introduced by Adolf Meyer, means Answer -
integration of the human biologic functions with the environment.
,According to the theory proposed by Sigmund Freud, a psychosis or neurosis
would develop in an individual if Answer - there was an interference in normal
development.
In 2002 a report was published by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and
mental health which revealed general hospital admissions
in Canada is at Answer - 86%
Seriously mentally ill patients with severely disturbing behaviour before the
19th century were usually cared for by Answer - staff in prison's and poor
houses
Early forms of institutional ways of caring for the mentally ill people depended
on communities' Answer - perceived notions and fears
Historically increased intolerance and ill treatment of people with mental
disorders was related to Answer - social change and instability
In the 1800s, humane and supportive rehabilitative attitudes toward caring for
the mentally ill in the United States were influenced by the Answer - Quakers
Which province in Canada was first to open a mental institution in 1835?
Answer - New Brunswick
Involuntary confinement and institutional care of mentally ill people was the
foremost treatment modality up until the Answer - mid-20th century
Which level of legislation supports confinement of mentally ill patients in
Canada in the late 19th century? Answer - Provincial
,Life within early psychiatric institutions reflected a Answer - Deplorable living
conditions
University-based scientific research to influence change and find better
treatment and support for mentally ill patients was promoted by Answer -
Charles K Clarke
The psychiatrist who had a strong belief in the ability of female compassion
and established a new diploma in Alberta for mental health nurses was:
Answer - Charles. A. Barager
In the 1930s and 1940s, skilled nursing was essential for new therapies such as:
Answer - Coma Therapy
During the mid-20th century, the understanding of mental illness and the focus
on treating the brain facilitated discharges from institutions
was a result of introducing: Answer - psychopharmacology
The Canadian Mental Health Association in the 1960s supported the paradigm
shift and public policy changes to promote: Answer - Deinstitutionalization
As a result of the shift of federal funding in the early 1970s, provinces
developed different models and strategies to provide treatment for: Answer -
Specialized care for children and geriatric population
Education preparation for psychiatric mental health nurses in Canada during
the 20th century was influenced by Answer - Regional Models
, Psychiatric mental health nursing theory to promote holistic patient care
identifying the therapeutic relationship is grounded in the work of: Answer -
Peplau
The Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses published Canadian
Standards of Nursing Practice reflected in nursing practice today is based on
the theoretical work of: Answer - Patricia Benner
The specific mental health needs of women are adequately addressed today in
the mental health system. Answer - False
In the present day, psychiatric admissions in a hospital can be either a
voluntary status or a certified basis. Answer - True
In epidemiological studies, the point prevalence refers to the Answer -
proportion of individuals who have the disorder at a specified point in time.
In epidemiologic terms the proportion of the cases in the population when
compared with the total population refers to the Answer - rate
A universal condition that shapes the way we think, feel and communicate
refers to Answer - mental health
The primary purpose of the DSM-5 is to Answer - provide a commonly
understood diagnostic category for clinical practice.
Although the first three axes of the DSM-5 appear to contain all the diagnostic
information about a client, a truly accurate picture of the client is incomplete
without considering other factors such as an estimate of current functioning
and Answer - life stressors
QUESTIONS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
2024-25 GRADED A+
During the 1800s, Pinel believed that the cure for mental illness was Answer -
moral treatment
One of the primary reforms accomplished by Dorothea Lynde Dix was the
Answer - establishment or enlargement of state hospitals
The psychiatrist who suggested the term "mental hygiene" was Answer - Adolf
Meyer.
In 1909, the National Mental Health Committee for Mental Hygiene was
responsible for the development of Answer - prison clinics.
One of the first physicians who reformed models of care to improve treatment
approaches in ontario was Answer - Charles K. Clarke
Psychiatric nursing education in eastern Canada commenced in the general
hospital training in: Answer - 1930's
In the early 1900s, the psychosocial theory proposed that mental disorders
resulted from Answer - environmental and social deprivation
The term "psychiatric pluralism," introduced by Adolf Meyer, means Answer -
integration of the human biologic functions with the environment.
,According to the theory proposed by Sigmund Freud, a psychosis or neurosis
would develop in an individual if Answer - there was an interference in normal
development.
In 2002 a report was published by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and
mental health which revealed general hospital admissions
in Canada is at Answer - 86%
Seriously mentally ill patients with severely disturbing behaviour before the
19th century were usually cared for by Answer - staff in prison's and poor
houses
Early forms of institutional ways of caring for the mentally ill people depended
on communities' Answer - perceived notions and fears
Historically increased intolerance and ill treatment of people with mental
disorders was related to Answer - social change and instability
In the 1800s, humane and supportive rehabilitative attitudes toward caring for
the mentally ill in the United States were influenced by the Answer - Quakers
Which province in Canada was first to open a mental institution in 1835?
Answer - New Brunswick
Involuntary confinement and institutional care of mentally ill people was the
foremost treatment modality up until the Answer - mid-20th century
Which level of legislation supports confinement of mentally ill patients in
Canada in the late 19th century? Answer - Provincial
,Life within early psychiatric institutions reflected a Answer - Deplorable living
conditions
University-based scientific research to influence change and find better
treatment and support for mentally ill patients was promoted by Answer -
Charles K Clarke
The psychiatrist who had a strong belief in the ability of female compassion
and established a new diploma in Alberta for mental health nurses was:
Answer - Charles. A. Barager
In the 1930s and 1940s, skilled nursing was essential for new therapies such as:
Answer - Coma Therapy
During the mid-20th century, the understanding of mental illness and the focus
on treating the brain facilitated discharges from institutions
was a result of introducing: Answer - psychopharmacology
The Canadian Mental Health Association in the 1960s supported the paradigm
shift and public policy changes to promote: Answer - Deinstitutionalization
As a result of the shift of federal funding in the early 1970s, provinces
developed different models and strategies to provide treatment for: Answer -
Specialized care for children and geriatric population
Education preparation for psychiatric mental health nurses in Canada during
the 20th century was influenced by Answer - Regional Models
, Psychiatric mental health nursing theory to promote holistic patient care
identifying the therapeutic relationship is grounded in the work of: Answer -
Peplau
The Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses published Canadian
Standards of Nursing Practice reflected in nursing practice today is based on
the theoretical work of: Answer - Patricia Benner
The specific mental health needs of women are adequately addressed today in
the mental health system. Answer - False
In the present day, psychiatric admissions in a hospital can be either a
voluntary status or a certified basis. Answer - True
In epidemiological studies, the point prevalence refers to the Answer -
proportion of individuals who have the disorder at a specified point in time.
In epidemiologic terms the proportion of the cases in the population when
compared with the total population refers to the Answer - rate
A universal condition that shapes the way we think, feel and communicate
refers to Answer - mental health
The primary purpose of the DSM-5 is to Answer - provide a commonly
understood diagnostic category for clinical practice.
Although the first three axes of the DSM-5 appear to contain all the diagnostic
information about a client, a truly accurate picture of the client is incomplete
without considering other factors such as an estimate of current functioning
and Answer - life stressors
