Test Bank-
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Author: Sheila L. Videbeck
9th Edition
,Table Of Contents
UNIT 1: Current Theories and Practice
Chapter 01: Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing
Chapter 02: Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology
Chapter 03: Psychosocial Theories and Therapy
Chapter 04: Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Programs
UNIT 2: Building the Nurse–Client Relationship
Chapter 05: Therapeutic Relationships
Chapter 06: Therapeutic Communication
Chapter 07: Client’s Response to Illness
Chapter 08: Assessment
UNIT 3: Current Social and Emotional Concerns
Chapter 09: 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: Addiction
Chapter 20: eating disorders
Chapter 21: Somatic Symptom Illnesses
Chapter 22: Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Chapter 23: Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Chapter 24: Cognitive Disorders
,Chapter 1: Foundations Of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing
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 Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: 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.
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. Correct Answer: C
Feedback:
What One Society May View As Acceptable And Appropriate Behavior, Another Society May See That As
Maladaptive, And Inappropriate. Mental Health And Mental Illness Are Difficult To Define Precisely. 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. Persons Who Engage In Fantasies May Be Mentally Healthy, But The Inability To
Distinguish Reality From Fantasy Is An Individual Factor That May Contribute To Mental Illness.
4. A Client Grieving The Recent Loss Of Her Husband Asks If She Is Becoming Mentally Ill Because
She Is So Sad. The Nurse's Best Response Would Be,
A) Ìyou May Have A Temporary Mental Illness Because You Are Experiencing So Much Pain.Î
B) Ìyou Are Not Mentally Ill. This Is An Expected Reaction To The Loss You Have Experienced.Î
C) Ìwere You Generally Dissatisfied With Your Relationship Before Your Husband's Death?Î
D) Ìtry Not To Worry About That Right Now. You Never Know What The Future Brings.Î Correct
Answer: B
Feedback:
Mental Illness Includes General Dissatisfaction With Self, Ineffective Relationships, Ineffective Coping,
And Lack Of Personal Growth. Additionally The Behavior Must Not Be Culturally Expected. Acute Grief
Reactions Are Expected And Therefore Not Considered Mental Illness. False Reassurance Or
Overanalysis Does Not Accurately Address The Client's Concerns.
5. The Nurse Consults The DSM For Which Of The Following Purposes?