Test Bank For Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 10th
Edition By Sheila L. Videbeck
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,Table Of Content
Unit 1 Current Theories And Practice
Chapter 1: Foundations Of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 2: Neurobiologic Theories And Psychopharmacology
Chapter 3: Psychosocial Theories And Therapy
Chapter 4: Treatment Settings And Therapeutic Programs
Unit 2 Building The Nurse-Client Relationship
Chapter 5: Therapeutic Relationships
Chapter 6: Therapeutic Communication
Chapter 7: Client’s Response To Illness
Chapter 8: Assessment
Unit 3 Current Social And Emotional Concerns
Chapter 9: Legal And Ethical Issues
Chapter 10: Grief And Loss
Chapter 11: Anger, Hostility, And Aggression
Chapter 12: Abuse And Violence
Unit 4 Nursing Practice For Psychiatric Disorders
Chapter 13: Trauma And Stressor-Related Disorders
Chapter 14: Anxiety And Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 15: Obsessive–Compulsive And Related Disorders
Chapter 16: Schizophrenia
Chapter 17: Mood Disorders And Suicide
Chapter 18: Personality Disorders
Chapter 19: Substance-Related Disorders
Chapter 20: Eating Disorders
Chapter 21: Somatic Symptom Illnesses
Chapter 22: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Chapter 23: Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Chapter 24: Cognitive Disorders
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,Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 10th Edition By Videbeck Test Bank
Chapter 1
1. The Nurse Is Assessing The Factors Contributing To The Well-Being Of A Newly
Admitted Client. Which Of The Following Would The Nurse Identify As Having A
Positive Impact On The Individual's Mental Health?
A) Not Needing Others For Companionship
B) The Ability To Effectively Manage Stress
C) A Family History Of Mental Illness
D) Striving For Total Self-
Reliance ANS: B
Feedback:
Individual Factors Influencing Mental Health Include Biologic Makeup, Autonomy,
Independence, Self-Esteem, Capacity For Growth, Vitality, Ability To Find Meaning In
Life, Emotional Resilience Or Hardiness, Sense Of Belonging, Reality Orientation, And
Coping Or Stress Management Abilities. Interpersonal Factors Such As Intimacy And A
Balance Of Separateness And Connectedness Are Both Needed For Good Mental Health,
And Therefore A Healthy Person Would Need Others For Companionship. A Family
History Of Mental Illness
Could Relate To The Biologic Makeup Of An Individual, Which May Have A Negative
Impact On An Individual's Mental Health, As Well As A Negative Impact On An
Individual's Interpersonal And Socialñcultural Factors Of Health. Total Self-Reliance Is
Not Possible, And A Positive Social/Cultural Factor Is Access To Adequate Resources.
2. Which Of The Following Statements About Mental Illness Are True? Select All That
Apply.
A) Mental Illness Can Cause Significant Distress, Impaired Functioning, Or Both.
B) Mental Illness Is Only Due To Social/Cultural Factors.
C) Social/Cultural Factors That Relate To Mental Illness Include Excessive
Dependency On Or Withdrawal From Relationships.
D) Individuals Suffering From Mental Illness Are Usually Able To Cope Effectively
With Daily Life.
E) Individuals Suffering From Mental Illness May Experience Dissatisfaction
With Relationships And Self.
ANS: A, D, E
Feedback:
Mental Illness Can Cause Significant Distress, Impaired Functioning, Or Both. Mental
Illness May Be Related To Individual, Interpersonal, Or Social/Cultural Factors.
Excessive Dependency On Or Withdrawal From Relationships Are Interpersonal
Factors That Relate To Mental Illness. Individuals Suffering From Mental Illness Can
Feel Overwhelmed With Daily Life. Individuals Suffering From Mental Illness May
Experience Dissatisfaction With Relationships And Self.
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, 3. Which Of The Following Are True Regarding Mental Health And Mental Illness?
A) Behavior That May Be Viewed As Acceptable In One Culture Is Always
Unacceptable In Other Cultures.
B) It Is Easy To Determine If A Person Is Mentally Healthy Or Mentally Ill.
C) In Most Cases, Mental Health Is A State Of Emotional, Psychological, And
Social Wellness Evidenced By Satisfying Interpersonal Relationships,
Effective Behavior And Coping, Positive Self-Concept, And Emotional
Stability.
D) Persons Who Engage In Fantasies Are Mentally
Ill. ANS: C
4. The Major Problems With Large State Institutions Are: Select All That Apply.
A) Attendants Were Accused Of Abusing The Residents.
B) Stigma Associated With Residence In An Insane Asylum.
C) Clients Were Geographically Isolated From Family And Community.
D) Increasing Financial Costs To Individual
Residents. ANS: A, C
Feedback:
Clients Were Often Far Removed From The Local Community, Family, And Friends
Because State Institutions Were Usually In Rural Or Remote Settings. Choices B And
D Were Not Major Problems Associated With Large State Instructions.
5. A Significant Change In The Treatment Of People With Mental Illness Occurred In The
1950s When
A) Community Support Services Were Established.
B) Legislation Dramatically Changed Civil Commitment Procedures.
C) The Patient's Bill Of Rights Was Enacted.
D) Psychotropic Drugs Became Available For
Use. ANS: D
Feedback:
The Development Of Psychotropic Drugs, Or Drugs Used To Treat Mental Illness,
Began In The 1950s. ANSwer Choices A, B, And C Did Not Occur In The 1950s.
6. Before The Period Of The Enlightenment, Treatment Of The Mentally Ill Included
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Edition By Sheila L. Videbeck
Page 1
,Table Of Content
Unit 1 Current Theories And Practice
Chapter 1: Foundations Of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 2: Neurobiologic Theories And Psychopharmacology
Chapter 3: Psychosocial Theories And Therapy
Chapter 4: Treatment Settings And Therapeutic Programs
Unit 2 Building The Nurse-Client Relationship
Chapter 5: Therapeutic Relationships
Chapter 6: Therapeutic Communication
Chapter 7: Client’s Response To Illness
Chapter 8: Assessment
Unit 3 Current Social And Emotional Concerns
Chapter 9: Legal And Ethical Issues
Chapter 10: Grief And Loss
Chapter 11: Anger, Hostility, And Aggression
Chapter 12: Abuse And Violence
Unit 4 Nursing Practice For Psychiatric Disorders
Chapter 13: Trauma And Stressor-Related Disorders
Chapter 14: Anxiety And Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 15: Obsessive–Compulsive And Related Disorders
Chapter 16: Schizophrenia
Chapter 17: Mood Disorders And Suicide
Chapter 18: Personality Disorders
Chapter 19: Substance-Related Disorders
Chapter 20: Eating Disorders
Chapter 21: Somatic Symptom Illnesses
Chapter 22: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Chapter 23: Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Chapter 24: Cognitive Disorders
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,Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 10th Edition By Videbeck Test Bank
Chapter 1
1. The Nurse Is Assessing The Factors Contributing To The Well-Being Of A Newly
Admitted Client. Which Of The Following Would The Nurse Identify As Having A
Positive Impact On The Individual's Mental Health?
A) Not Needing Others For Companionship
B) The Ability To Effectively Manage Stress
C) A Family History Of Mental Illness
D) Striving For Total Self-
Reliance ANS: B
Feedback:
Individual Factors Influencing Mental Health Include Biologic Makeup, Autonomy,
Independence, Self-Esteem, Capacity For Growth, Vitality, Ability To Find Meaning In
Life, Emotional Resilience Or Hardiness, Sense Of Belonging, Reality Orientation, And
Coping Or Stress Management Abilities. Interpersonal Factors Such As Intimacy And A
Balance Of Separateness And Connectedness Are Both Needed For Good Mental Health,
And Therefore A Healthy Person Would Need Others For Companionship. A Family
History Of Mental Illness
Could Relate To The Biologic Makeup Of An Individual, Which May Have A Negative
Impact On An Individual's Mental Health, As Well As A Negative Impact On An
Individual's Interpersonal And Socialñcultural Factors Of Health. Total Self-Reliance Is
Not Possible, And A Positive Social/Cultural Factor Is Access To Adequate Resources.
2. Which Of The Following Statements About Mental Illness Are True? Select All That
Apply.
A) Mental Illness Can Cause Significant Distress, Impaired Functioning, Or Both.
B) Mental Illness Is Only Due To Social/Cultural Factors.
C) Social/Cultural Factors That Relate To Mental Illness Include Excessive
Dependency On Or Withdrawal From Relationships.
D) Individuals Suffering From Mental Illness Are Usually Able To Cope Effectively
With Daily Life.
E) Individuals Suffering From Mental Illness May Experience Dissatisfaction
With Relationships And Self.
ANS: A, D, E
Feedback:
Mental Illness Can Cause Significant Distress, Impaired Functioning, Or Both. Mental
Illness May Be Related To Individual, Interpersonal, Or Social/Cultural Factors.
Excessive Dependency On Or Withdrawal From Relationships Are Interpersonal
Factors That Relate To Mental Illness. Individuals Suffering From Mental Illness Can
Feel Overwhelmed With Daily Life. Individuals Suffering From Mental Illness May
Experience Dissatisfaction With Relationships And Self.
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, 3. Which Of The Following Are True Regarding Mental Health And Mental Illness?
A) Behavior That May Be Viewed As Acceptable In One Culture Is Always
Unacceptable In Other Cultures.
B) It Is Easy To Determine If A Person Is Mentally Healthy Or Mentally Ill.
C) In Most Cases, Mental Health Is A State Of Emotional, Psychological, And
Social Wellness Evidenced By Satisfying Interpersonal Relationships,
Effective Behavior And Coping, Positive Self-Concept, And Emotional
Stability.
D) Persons Who Engage In Fantasies Are Mentally
Ill. ANS: C
4. The Major Problems With Large State Institutions Are: Select All That Apply.
A) Attendants Were Accused Of Abusing The Residents.
B) Stigma Associated With Residence In An Insane Asylum.
C) Clients Were Geographically Isolated From Family And Community.
D) Increasing Financial Costs To Individual
Residents. ANS: A, C
Feedback:
Clients Were Often Far Removed From The Local Community, Family, And Friends
Because State Institutions Were Usually In Rural Or Remote Settings. Choices B And
D Were Not Major Problems Associated With Large State Instructions.
5. A Significant Change In The Treatment Of People With Mental Illness Occurred In The
1950s When
A) Community Support Services Were Established.
B) Legislation Dramatically Changed Civil Commitment Procedures.
C) The Patient's Bill Of Rights Was Enacted.
D) Psychotropic Drugs Became Available For
Use. ANS: D
Feedback:
The Development Of Psychotropic Drugs, Or Drugs Used To Treat Mental Illness,
Began In The 1950s. ANSwer Choices A, B, And C Did Not Occur In The 1950s.
6. Before The Period Of The Enlightenment, Treatment Of The Mentally Ill Included
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