Test Bank - Varcarolis Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 2nd Edition (Halter, 2019), Chapter 1-35 | All Chapters

Test Bank - Varcarolis Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 2nd Edition (Halter, 2019), Chapter 1-35 | All Chapters The information given centers on relationships with others, which are described as intense and unstable. The relationships of mentally healthy individuals are stable, satisfying, and socially integrated. Data are not present to describe work effectiveness, communication skills, or activities. - ANS- - ANS-15. In the majority culture of the United States, which individual is at greatest risk for being labeled mentally ill? a. - ANS-A wealthy person who gives $20 bills to needy individuals in the community b. - ANS-A person who attends a charismatic church and describes hearing God's voice speaking c. - ANS-A person with an optimistic viewpoint about life and getting his or her own needs met d. - ANS-A person who is usually pessimistic but strives to meet personal goals ANS: - ANS-B Hearing voices is generally associated with mental illness; however, in charismatic religious groups, hearing the voice of God or a prophet is a desirable event. In this situation cultural norms vary, making it more difficult to make an accurate DSM-IV-TR diagnosis. The individuals described in the other options are less likely to be labeled as mentally ill. - ANS- - ANS-16. A psychiatric nurse addresses Axis I of the DSM-IV-TR as the focus of care but also considers the presence of other long-term, nonmedical disorders that may affect treatment. The nurse should refer to which axis for this information? Varcarolis: Essen-tials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - ANSTest Bank - ANSChapter 2: Mental Health and Mental Ill-ness - ANS- - ANS-MULTIPLE CHOICE - ANS-1. A nurse explains multiaxial diagnoses to a psychiatric technician. Which information is accurate? a. - ANS-It is a template for treatment planning. b. - ANS-Nursing and medical diagnoses are included. c. - ANS-Assessments of several aspects of functioning are included. d. - ANS-It incorporates the framework of a specific biopsychosocial theory. ANS: - ANS-C The use of five axes requires assessment beyond diagnosis of a mental disorder and includes relevant medical conditions, psychosocial and environmental problems, and global assessment of functioning. The DSM-IV-TR is not a template for treatment planning and does not use a specific biopsychosocial theory. Nursing diagnoses are not included in multiaxial diagnoses. - ANS