NSG 3450 Mental Health Exam 1
Practice Questions
Which statement demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the effect of environmental
factors on a patient's mental health? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm not familiar
with the patient's cultural view on suicide."
When considering stigmatization, which statement made by the nurse demonstrates a
need for immediate intervention by the nurse manager? Chapter 1 - CORRECT
ANSWER-"My experience has been that the Irish have a problem with alcohol use."
A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what resources
he can use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder.
The best answer would be? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-DSM
Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with mental
disorders by? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Identifying risk factors that contribute
to the development of a disorder.
b. Identifying which individuals will respond favorably to a specific treatment.
Which of the following activities would be considered nursing care and appropriate to be
performed by a basic level nurse for a patient suffering from mental illness? Chapter 1 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Teaching coping skills for a specific family dynamic
Which statement about mental illness is true? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Mental
illness changes with culture, time in history, political systems, and the groups defining it.
The World Health Organization describes health as "a state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Which
statement is true in regard to overall health? Select all that apply. Chapter 1 -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. Poor physical health can lead to mental distress and disorders.
a. There is a strong relationship between physical health and mental health.
A male patient reports to the nurse, "I'm told I have memories of childhood abuse stored
in my unconscious mind. I want to work on this." Based on this statement, what
information should the nurse provide the patient? Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-To
seek the help of a trained therapist to help uncover and deal with the trauma associated
with those memories.
, Which question should the nurse ask when assessing what Sullivan's Interpersonal
Theory identifies as the most painful human condition? Chapter 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Do you think of yourself as being lonely?"
When discussing therapy options, the nurse should provide information about
interpersonal therapy to which patient? Select all that apply. Chapter 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. The teenager who is the focus of bullying at school
b. The older woman who has just lost her life partner to cancer
c. The middle-aged adult who recently discovered her partner has been unfaithful
When considering the suggestions of Hildegard Peplau, which activity should the nurse
regularly engage in to ensure that the patient stays the focus of all therapeutic
conversations? Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Reflecting on personal behaviors and
personal needs
Which action reflects therapeutic practices associated with operant conditioning?
Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Acknowledging a patient who is often verbally
aggressive for complimenting a picture another patient drew
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how should the nurse identify the
patient and his or her observable characteristics? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-
The patient in room 234 is displaying manic behavior
Recognizing the frequency of depression among the American population, the nurse
should advocate for which mental health promotion intervention? Chapter 1 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Providing regular depression screening for adolescent and
teenage students
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy degree of resilience? Select
all that apply. Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. "I try to remember not to take other
people's bad moods personally."
b. "I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my opinions."
c. "I know that discussing issues with my boss would help me get my point across."
A nurse is assessing a patient who graduated at the top of his class but now obsesses
about being incompetent in his new job. The nurse recognizes that this patient may
benefit from which of the following type of psychotherapy? Chapter 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cognitive behavioral
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the most basic needs category for nurses to
address is? Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Physiological
In an outpatient psychiatric clinic, a nurse notices that a newly admitted young male
patient smiles when he sees her. One day the young man tells the nurse, "You are
Practice Questions
Which statement demonstrates the nurse's understanding of the effect of environmental
factors on a patient's mental health? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'm not familiar
with the patient's cultural view on suicide."
When considering stigmatization, which statement made by the nurse demonstrates a
need for immediate intervention by the nurse manager? Chapter 1 - CORRECT
ANSWER-"My experience has been that the Irish have a problem with alcohol use."
A nursing student new to psychiatric-mental health nursing asks a peer what resources
he can use to figure out which symptoms are present in a specific psychiatric disorder.
The best answer would be? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-DSM
Epidemiological studies contribute to improvements in care for individuals with mental
disorders by? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Identifying risk factors that contribute
to the development of a disorder.
b. Identifying which individuals will respond favorably to a specific treatment.
Which of the following activities would be considered nursing care and appropriate to be
performed by a basic level nurse for a patient suffering from mental illness? Chapter 1 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Teaching coping skills for a specific family dynamic
Which statement about mental illness is true? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Mental
illness changes with culture, time in history, political systems, and the groups defining it.
The World Health Organization describes health as "a state of complete physical,
mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Which
statement is true in regard to overall health? Select all that apply. Chapter 1 -
CORRECT ANSWER-a. Poor physical health can lead to mental distress and disorders.
a. There is a strong relationship between physical health and mental health.
A male patient reports to the nurse, "I'm told I have memories of childhood abuse stored
in my unconscious mind. I want to work on this." Based on this statement, what
information should the nurse provide the patient? Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-To
seek the help of a trained therapist to help uncover and deal with the trauma associated
with those memories.
, Which question should the nurse ask when assessing what Sullivan's Interpersonal
Theory identifies as the most painful human condition? Chapter 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER-"Do you think of yourself as being lonely?"
When discussing therapy options, the nurse should provide information about
interpersonal therapy to which patient? Select all that apply. Chapter 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. The teenager who is the focus of bullying at school
b. The older woman who has just lost her life partner to cancer
c. The middle-aged adult who recently discovered her partner has been unfaithful
When considering the suggestions of Hildegard Peplau, which activity should the nurse
regularly engage in to ensure that the patient stays the focus of all therapeutic
conversations? Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Reflecting on personal behaviors and
personal needs
Which action reflects therapeutic practices associated with operant conditioning?
Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Acknowledging a patient who is often verbally
aggressive for complimenting a picture another patient drew
When providing respectful, appropriate nursing care, how should the nurse identify the
patient and his or her observable characteristics? Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-
The patient in room 234 is displaying manic behavior
Recognizing the frequency of depression among the American population, the nurse
should advocate for which mental health promotion intervention? Chapter 1 -
CORRECT ANSWER-Providing regular depression screening for adolescent and
teenage students
Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy degree of resilience? Select
all that apply. Chapter 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-a. "I try to remember not to take other
people's bad moods personally."
b. "I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my opinions."
c. "I know that discussing issues with my boss would help me get my point across."
A nurse is assessing a patient who graduated at the top of his class but now obsesses
about being incompetent in his new job. The nurse recognizes that this patient may
benefit from which of the following type of psychotherapy? Chapter 2 - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cognitive behavioral
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the most basic needs category for nurses to
address is? Chapter 2 - CORRECT ANSWER-Physiological
In an outpatient psychiatric clinic, a nurse notices that a newly admitted young male
patient smiles when he sees her. One day the young man tells the nurse, "You are
