Chapter 33: Concepts of Mental Health

Foundations of Nursing 7th Edition By Kim Cooper- Kelly Gosnell

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Chapter 33: Concepts of Mental Health

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. What is the mental health nurse referring to when using the term behavior?
a. An isolated incident
b. The manner in which a person performs
c. A product of a coping strategy
d. Failure to adapt

 

 

ANS:   B

Behavior may be defined as the manner in which a person performs any or all of the activities of daily living.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    Page 1122       OBJ:    1

TOP:    Mental health                                     KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:   NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

 

  1. What definition should the nurse use to clarify the concept of “mental health”?
a. A wellness of attitude
b. A person’s response to disease and dysfunction
c. The ability to cope and adjust to everyday stresses
d. How the person performs activities of daily living

 

 

ANS:   C

Mental health can be defined as a person’s ability to cope and adjust to everyday stresses.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension      REF:    Page 1122       OBJ:    1

TOP:    Mental health                                     KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

 

  1. How should the nurse document the behavior of a patient with mental illness?
a. Very disruptive to a person in society
b. Differing from socially acceptable behavior
c. Causing the person to be involved in problems
d. Resulting from an inability to exercise control

 

 

ANS:   B

Mental illness can cause behavior that deviates from socially and culturally acceptable behavior.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analysis                  REF:    Page 1122       OBJ:    2

TOP:    Mental health                                     KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

 

  1. How many people in the United States will develop a mental disorder during their lifetime?
a. One in two
b. One in five
c. One in eight
d. One in ten

 

 

ANS:   A

It is estimated that 50% of people in the United States will develop a mental disorder during their lifetime.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension      REF:    Page 1123       OBJ:    2

TOP:    Mental health                                     KEY:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

 

  1. During the 17th and 18th centuries, care of patients with mental illness often was cruel. What type of care was used by Dr. Philippe Pinel to bring about change?
a. Personal care
b. Individual care
c. Behavior care
d. Humane care

 

 

ANS:   D

Dr. Philippe Pinel advocated humane care.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension      REF:    Page 1124       OBJ:    1

TOP:    Mental health                                     KEY:   Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:   NCLEX: N/A

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