*NURSING > TEST BANK > Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Videbeck.CUNY Lehman College NUR 304. (All)
Chapter 1 1. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individ... ual's mental health? A) Not needing others for companionship B) The ability to effectively manage stress C) A family history of mental illness D) Striving for total self-reliance 2. Which of the following is true regarding mental health and mental illness? A) Behavior that may be viewed as acceptable in one culture is always unacceptable in other cultures. B) It is easy to determine if a person is mentally healthy or mentally ill. C) In most cases, mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping, positive self-concept, and emotional stability. D) Persons who engage in fantasies are mentally ill. 3. A client grieving the recent loss of her husband asks if she is becoming mentally ill because she is so sad. The nurse's best response would be... A) “You may have a temporary mental illness because you are experiencing so much pain.” B) “You are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to the loss you have experienced.” C) “Were you generally dissatisfied with your relationship before your husband's death?” D) “Try not to worry about that right now. You never know what the future brings.” 4. The nurse consults the DSM for which of the following purposes? A) To devise a plan of care for a newly admitted client B) To predict the client's prognosis of treatment outcomes C) To document the appropriate diagnostic code in the client's medical record D) To serve as a guide for client assessment 5. Which of the following would be a reason for a student nurse to use the DSM-5? A) Identifying the medical diagnosis B) Choose clients' treatment C) Evaluate treatments D) Understand the reason for the admission and the nature of psychiatric illnesses. [Show More]
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