Chapter 10: Mental Health

Chapter 10: Mental Health

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE RESPONSE

 

1. According to Healthy People 2020, which of the following are characteristics of mental health?

Select all that apply.

A.	Engaging in productive activities
B.	Having fulfilling relationships
C.	Experiencing alterations in thinking
D.	Adapting to change
E.	Coping with challenges

 

 

ANS:  A, B, D, E

Objective: 3. Define the difference between behavioral, biological, environmental, and socioeconomic risk factors related to mental health disorders.

1. 225-226

Heading: Introduction

Integrated Processes: N/A

Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity

Cognitive Level: Knowledge [Remembering]

Concept: Promoting Health

Difficulty: Moderate

 

	Feedback
1.	Mental health is a state of successful performance of mental function, including engagement in productive activities.
2.	Mental health is a state of successful performance of mental function, including being able to form fulfilling relationships with other people.
3.	This is incorrect; it is an example of a mental disorder. Mental disorders are health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior that are associated with distress or impaired functioning.
4.	Mental health is a state of successful performance of mental function, including the ability to adapt to change.
5.	Mental health is a state of successful performance of mental function, including the ability to cope with challenges.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Promoting Health

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

2. In 2010, approximately how many people in the United States reported experiencing mental disorders in the previous year?

A.	15%
B.	50%
C.	30%
D.	25%

 

 

ANS:  D

Objective: 1. Define the burden of disease related to mental disorders using current epidemiological frameworks.

1. 226-227

Heading: Epidemiology of Mental Disorders

Integrated Processes: N/A

Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity

Cognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding]

Concept: Promoting Health

Difficulty: Moderate

	Feedback
A	This is incorrect. In the United States in 2010 an estimated 25% of adults reported having mental disorders in the previous year.
B	This is incorrect. In the United States in 2010 an estimated 25% of adults reported having mental disorders in the previous year.
C	This is incorrect. In the United States in 2010 an estimated 25% of adults reported having mental disorders in the previous year.
D	In the United States in 2010 an estimated 25% of adults reported having mental disorders in the previous year.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Promoting Health

 

3. A student nurse is studying stress and mental health. The student nurse learns that ____ is based on an individual’s ability to access protective factors that exist at different levels in order to withstand chronic stress or recover from traumatic life events.

A.	Intervention
B.	Support
C.	Resilience
D.	Therapy

 

 

ANS:  C

Objective: 3. Define the difference between behavioral, biological, environmental, and socioeconomic risk factors related to mental health disorders.

1. 229-231

Heading: Protective Factors: Building Resilience

Integrated Processes: Teaching/Learning

Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity

Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]

Concept: Trauma; Stress; Promoting Health; Nursing Roles

Difficulty: Moderate

	Feedback
A	This is incorrect. Resilience is based on an individual’s ability to access protective factors that exist at different levels in order to withstand chronic stress or recover from traumatic life events. Preventive and treatment interventions are useful tools to build on an individual’s natural resilience to promote positive outcomes.
B	This is incorrect. Resilience is based on an individual’s ability to access protective factors that exist at different levels in order to withstand chronic stress or recover from traumatic life events. Support from family, friends, and community is an important part of strengthening an individual’s resilience.
C	Resilience is based on an individual’s ability to access protective factors that exist at different levels in order to withstand chronic stress or recover from traumatic life events.
D	This is incorrect. Resilience is based on an individual’s ability to access protective factors that exist at different levels in order to withstand chronic stress or recover from traumatic life events. Therapy is an important part of an overall treatment plan, in conjunction with intervention, support, and an individual’s capacity for resilience.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Trauma | Stress | Promoting Health | Nursing Roles

 

4. ____ addresses specific subgroups at highest risk for development of a mental disorder or those that are showing early signs of a mental disorder.

A.	Indicated prevention
B.	Selective prevention
C.	Universal prevention
D.	Both 1 and 2

 

 

ANS:  A

Objective: 4. Apply current evidence-based population level interventions to the prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of optimal mental health for communities and populations.

1. 232-233

Heading: Prevention of Mental Disorders and Promotion of Mental Health > Institute of Medicine Model of Prevention

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process

Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity

Cognitive Level: Comprehension [Understanding]

Concept: Promoting Health

Difficulty: Moderate

 

	Feedback
A	Indicated prevention addresses specific subgroups at highest risk for development of a mental disorder or those that are showing early signs of a mental disorder. The purpose of indicated techniques is to delay or reduce the severity of a mental disorder.
B	Selective prevention includes interventions provided to specific subgroups that are known to be at high risk for mental disorders owing to biological, psychological, social, or environmental factors but that have not yet been diagnosed with mental disorders. High-risk subgroups include but are not limited to those with a family history of mental disorders, history of adverse childhood events, or victims of violence.
C	Universal prevention refers to prevention interventions provided to the entire population, not just those who may be at risk. The interventions include but are not limited to public service announcements provided to the public at large through billboards, media messages (print and electronic), or general health education programs.
D	Indicated prevention addresses specific subgroups at highest risk for development of a mental disorder or those that are showing early signs of a mental disorder. The purpose of indicated techniques is to delay or reduce the severity of a mental disorder. Selective prevention includes interventions provided to specific subgroups that are known to be at high risk for mental disorders owing to biological, psychological, social, or environmental factors but that have not yet been diagnosed with mental disorders. High-risk subgroups include but are not limited to those with a family history of mental disorders, history of adverse childhood events, or victims of violence.

 

 

PTS:     1          CON:   Promoting Health