FOUNDATIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE

Chapter 15: Problems of Adulthood MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for an adult male client who lacks a strong sense of personal identity. With which area of development will this client most likely struggle the most? a. Social b. Intellectual c. Emotional d. Vocational ANS: A If an individual has little or no sense of identity, it is difficult to establish relationships with others. Lack of personal identity will not affect the other areas of development as strongly...

Chapter 05 Theories and Therapies/ 1. A male client who has a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is seen in the emergency department with complaints of chest pain, shortness of breath, and inability to concentrate, along with feelings of overwhelming anxiety. The nurse uses Maslow’s theory to triage the client’s complaints, knowing that which complaint must be addressed first? a. Inability to concentrate b. Shortness of breath c. Overwhelming anxiety d. Chest pai...

Chapter 06 Complementary and Alternative Therapies/ 1. For a client with a sleep disorder, which CAM therapy could be used safely without interference with any allopathic methods of treatment? a. Progressive relaxation b. Dietary supplements c. Herbal supplements d. Aromatherapy ANS: A Progressive relaxation is noninvasive in that it uses deep breathing and conscious muscle relaxation and therefore would not interfere with allopathic methods of treatment. Dietary and herbal sup...

Chapter 31: Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The client lives so completely in a world of his or her own that he or she is unable to recognize reality, relate to others, or cope with life’s demands. This client is considered: a. Exotic b. Anorectic c. Neurotic d. Psychotic ANS: D Psychosis often prevents individuals from being able to perform activities of daily living. The other options do not cause loss of touch with reality. PTS: 1 ...

Chapter 02 Current Mental Health Care Systems/ 1. Because mental health care is not covered in Australia under the basic health plan, which citizens are more likely to receive mental health care? a. Wealthy b. Homeless c. Disabled d. Low-income ANS: A Wealthy citizens, as well as those with private insurance, are more likely to receive mental health care in Australia because they are better able to afford the care than are homeless, disabled, or low-income citizens on the bas...