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NR 326 EXAM 1 MENTAL HEALTH LATEST EXAMREAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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1. Three years ago, Anna's c. Her grief is interfering with her functioning.
dog, Lucky, her pet for 16
years, was killed by a car.
Since that time, Anna has
lost weight, rarely leaves
her home, and talks
excessively about Lucky.
Anna's behavior would be
considered maladaptive for
which of the following
reasons?
a. It has been more than 3
years since Lucky died.
b. Her grief is too intense
over the loss of a dog.
c. Her grief is interfering
with her functioning.
d. Cultural norms typically
do not comprehend grief
over the loss of a pet.
,Anna states that Lucky was d. Love and belonging needs
her closest friend, and since
his death, no one can ever
replace the relationship
they had. According to
Maslow's hierarchy of
needs, which level of need
is not being met?
a. Physiological needs
b. Self-esteem needs
c. Safety and security needs
d. Love and belonging
needs
Anna's daughter notices b. Psychosis
that Anna appears to be
listening to another voice
when just the two of them
are in a room together.
When questioned, Anna
admits that she hears
someone telling her that
she was a horrible caretaker
for Lucky and did not
deserve to ever have a pet.
Which of the following best
describes what Anna is
experiencing?
a. Neurosis
b. Psychosis
c. Depression
d. Bereavement
,Anna, who is 72 years old, is a. Bereavement overload
at the age when she may
have experienced several
losses in a short time. What
is this called?
a. Bereavement overload
b. Normal mourning
c. Isolation
d. Cultural relativity
Anna has been grieving the b. Relatives often try to normalize behavior rather than
death of Lucky for 3 years. label it mental illness.
She is unable to take care
of her normal activities
because she insists on
visiting Lucky's grave daily.
What is the most likely
reason that Anna's daughter
has put off seeking help for
Anna?
Women are less likely than
men to seek help for
emotional problems.
b. Relatives often try to
normalize behavior rather
than label it mental illness.
c. She knows that all older
people are expected to be
a little depressed.
d. She is afraid that the
neighbors will think her
mother is "crazy."
, 6. Lucky's accident d. Repression
occurred when he got away
from Anna while they were
taking a walk. He ran into
the street and was hit by a
car. Anna cannot remember
the circumstances of his
death. This is an example of
what defense mechanism?
a. Rationalization
b. Suppression
c. Denial
d. Repression
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