Chapter 33: Challenges for the Future

Chapter 33: Challenges for the Future

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The need for mental health applies to:

ANS:  A

The need for mental health applies to all people. Every person experiences periods of emotional turmoil and crises, and at some time, most individuals need some assistance with coping strategies.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 384             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Introduction    KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

2. An aging population, an overburdened welfare system, and a cost conscious U.S. Congress exerting its influence on the health care system are all examples of ____ changes.

ANS:  A

These are all examples of social changes that affect today’s health care system. Cultural changes are exhibited in the population served in the health care setting; the environment refers to the health care setting; and technological advances guide the level of care and the way care is delivered.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 384             OBJ:   6

TOP:   Changes in Mental Health Care        KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

3. Families without a home now make up _____% of the homeless population in the United States.

ANS:  C

Nearly half of this population work, but they do not earn enough to pay for housing.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   p. 385             OBJ:   2

TOP:   Homelessness                                 KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

4. To implement the concept of the least restrictive treatment environment, care team members:

ANS:  D

The main function of the mental health care team is to coordinate care as the client moves from inpatient to community settings because this is the least restrictive treatment environment. The other options involve actions of care team members, but they are not directly related to the surroundings.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Synthesis              REF:   p. 387             OBJ:   4

TOP:   The Mental Health Care Team

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Planning | Nursing Process Step: Intervention

MSC:   Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity