NSG221 / NSG 221 EXAM 1 (LATEST
UPDATE): MENTAL HEALTH | GUIDE WITH
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. **What is mental health?**
- A) A disorder of mood and thinking
- B) A state of wellness in emotions, behavior, and social relationships
- C) The ability to cope with stress
- D) A condition that always requires medication
✔✔ **Answer: B** - A state of wellness in emotions, behavior, and social relationships, shown by
having healthy relationships, coping well, having positive self-esteem, and emotional balance.
2. **What is an individual factor that influences mental health?**
- A) A person’s sense of belonging
- B) Emotional resilience and stress management skills
- C) Access to resources
- D) Intimacy
✔✔ **Answer: B** - Emotional resilience and stress management skills, along with self-esteem,
independence, and biological makeup.
3. **What is an interpersonal factor influencing mental health?**
- A) Biological makeup
- B) Ability to cope with stress
- C) Effective communication and connectedness
- D) Sense of community
, ESTUDY
✔✔ **Answer: C** - Effective communication, ability to help others, intimacy, and a balance
between independence and togetherness.
4. **What is a social/cultural factor influencing mental health?**
- A) Self-esteem
- B) Stress management
- C) Sense of community and access to resources
- D) Emotional resilience
✔✔ **Answer: C** - A sense of community, access to resources, support for diversity, and a realistic,
positive view of the world.
5. **What is mental illness?**
- A) Normal reactions to stress
- B) Disorders affecting mood, behavior, and thinking
- C) Feelings of sadness or joy
- D) The inability to control emotions
✔✔ **Answer: B** - Disorders that affect mood, behavior, and thinking, such as depression, anxiety,
or schizophrenia.
6. **What is an individual factor that influences mental illness?**
- A) A sense of community
- B) Stress from work
- C) Unrealistic worries and a loss of meaning in life
- D) Effective communication
✔✔ **Answer: C** - Unrealistic worries, fears, and feelings of life’s meaninglessness.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Estudyr. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
