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:

a.	All persons
b.	People with illnesses
c.	All married persons
d.	People with mental problems

 

 

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.

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 390

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.

a.	Social
b.	Cultural
c.	Environmental
d.	Technological

 

 

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.

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   pp. 390-391

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.

a.	14
b.	28
c.	38
d.	44

 

 

ANS:  C

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

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   p. 391

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, health care team members:

a.	Monitor the medications schedule
b.	Assess the client’s ability to live alone
c.	Assess available financial resources
d.	Assess available community resources

 

 

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.

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Synthesis              REF:   p. 394

OBJ:   4                    TOP:   The Mental Health Care Team

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

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity