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:   Page 368        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:   Page 368        OBJ:   6

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

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

3. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a federal statute designed to:

ANS:  D

The ADA requires employers to make “reasonable accommodation” for disabled individuals, thus allowing them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 370        OBJ:   5

TOP:   Americans With Disabilities Act      KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

4. 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:   Page 369        OBJ:   2

TOP:   Homelessness                                 KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity