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NSB204 Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
Mental Health - answer✔A state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own
potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is
able to make a contribution to her or his community.
Aetiology of MH - answer✔Stress Vulnerability
Biopsychological model of causation
Neurochemical
Social and environmental
Genetic predisposition
Biochemical differences
Nature vs. Nurture
Adverse childhood reaction
Stigma - answer✔
Recovery in MH - answer✔
Therapeutic Relationship - answer✔
Prevalence in Australia - answer✔1 in 5 people will experience a MH disorder in any 12 month
period
Protective Factors - answer✔Resilience
Socioeconomic Factors
Social Determinants of health and illness
Good physical health
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Social Support
Strong family relations
problem solving skills
Sense of belonging
Internal locus of control
The 4 Principles of MH Nursing - answer✔Person centered
Recovery orientated
Trauma informed care
Culturally safe
Core Conditions of Therapeutic Relationships - answer✔Emphatic understanding
Genuineness
Non Judgmental approach
Unconditional positive regard
Confidentiality
Warmth and respect
Transference - answer✔The clients feeling towards the nurse may be a replay of feelings
towards significant others in their past
Counter-transference - answer✔The nurses feelings the client based off previous relationships
Assessment process in
Mental Health Nursing - answer✔1. Clinical Interview (which will elicit cross
sectional and longitudinal histories (eg family
hx, mental health hx, substance use hx)
2. Behavioural observations (MSE)
3. Rating scales/ assessment tools
Mental Status
Examination (MSE) - answer✔Represents a cross section of the
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