Foundations of Mental Health Care

Chapter 27 Inward-Focused Emotions, Suicide

Chapter 28: Substance-Related Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Abused substances are those chemicals that alter the person’s perception by affecting the: a. Central nervous system b. Autonomic nervous system c. Cardiorespiratory system d. Peripheral nervous system ANS: A Abused substances are chemicals that affect the central nervous system (CNS). They often enhance or depress moods or emotions. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge ...

Chapter 29: Sexual Disorders Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The end of the continuum that is marked by sexual actions harmful to self or others in some manner is known as: a. Adaptive b. Homosexual c. Maladaptive d. Functional ANS: C As the continuum moves toward maladaptive, sexual behaviors become impaired or dysfunctional. The adaptive end of the continuum consists of satisfying sexual behaviors that respect the rights and wishes of others. The other options do not relate ...

Chapter 30: Personality Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Infants who experience nurturing environments develop the ability to: a. Test others b. Trust others c. Manipulate others d. Model others’ behaviors ANS: B When the infant’s needs are consistently met, a sense of trust and self-worth develops. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 354 OBJ: 2 TOP: Personality in Childhood KEY: Nursing Process...

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 32: Chronic Mental Health Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Persons with chronic mental health problems have much higher rates of: a. Apathy b. Suicide c. Homicide d. Physical illness ANS: B Individuals with chronic mental health problems have much higher rates of suicide because they often cannot see a bright future for themselves and find it difficult to meet basic needs. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 381 ...

Chapter 33 Challenges for the Future

Chapter 07: Psychotherapeutic Drug Therapy MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. During client teaching, the nurse must inform the client prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) to not expect to see a difference in mood or anxiety level for up to: a. 5 days b. 2 to 3 weeks c. 4 to 5 weeks d. 6 weeks ANS: B It is important that the client understand that TCAs typically take 2 to 3 weeks to take effect so he will not become discouraged when he does not see immediate results. PTS: 1 DIF...

Chapter 08 Principles and Skills of Mental Health Care

Chapter 09: Mental Health Assessment Skills MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse asks the client a series of questions upon entry into a mental health care system. This action is an example of which phase of the nursing process? a. Evaluation b. Assessment c. Intervention d. Planning ANS: B Assessment is the phase of the nursing process during which data collection occurs. It is performed not only upon admission into a facility but throughout the care of the client. Evaluation ...