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Test Bank for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition Wanda Mohr Chapter 01- Introduction to Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 1. A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing men... tal illness to college freshmen. A student asks, “What does it mean to be mentally healthy?” Which of the following potential responses by the nurse is best? 1. A 48-year-old independent, successful woman is recovering from a modified radical mastectomy. She states she was grateful that during the first few weeks after surgery her mother stayed with her and did “everything” for her. Which element of mental health does this reflect? 1. Why is the document Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General (1999) most significant? 1. While a nurse is performing an admission assessment for a mental health client, the client states that all of his problems have been caused by his parents. The nurse knows that psychological factors that can influence mental health include which of the following? 1. What is the primary purpose of the five-axis system used in the fourth edition of theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, text revision(DSM- IV-TR)? 1. One limitation of the DSM relates to diagnostic labels given to children. The most problematic issue caused by applying adult categories to children is which of the following? 1. Which of the following represents a problem complicating the treatment of people with mental illness? 1. Julie, a 47-year-old woman, missed 1 week of work when she was hospitalized with bipolar disorder. She was placed on medication and was able to return to work. When asked about her absence, Julie informed coworkers that she was suffering from influenza. What is the most likely reason Julie lied about her illness? 1. A 22-year-old man with a history of a recent suicide attempt is being treated for depression. Prior to becoming depressed, the client attended a prestigious art school and enjoyed many social and leisure activities. Of the following long-term goals for this client, which is consistent with an overarching recovery goal for all clients with mental disorders? 1. Which of the following approaches to care best reflects cultural competence? Chapter 02- Neuroscience-Biology and Behavior 1. The basic units of structure and function in the nervous system are called which of the following? 1. The structure and function of a neuron form the basis for the overall function of the nervous system. What are the components of a neuron? 1. A patient has researched the role of neurotransmitters in her mental illness. What is the role of neurotransmitters? 1. Because neurotransmitters are responsible for immediately transmitting impulses between nerve cells, they are known as which of the following? 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who is addicted to alcohol and drugs and is discussing the pathway of the brain responsible for this behavior. The nurse should know that the pathway of the brain thought to be involved in pleasurable sensations and the euphoria resulting from use of drugs is called the: [Show More]

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