NSB204 Exam With Complete
Solution
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
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
person's psychological life and the sum total of a clinician's
observations and impressions at
that moment.
Serves as a basis for future comparisons and
tracking of progress.
Assesses- judgement, appearance and behaviours, speech, mood and affect, thought
Solution
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
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
person's psychological life and the sum total of a clinician's
observations and impressions at
that moment.
Serves as a basis for future comparisons and
tracking of progress.
Assesses- judgement, appearance and behaviours, speech, mood and affect, thought
