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Mental Health Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about counseling interventions. The students demonstrate a need for additional review when they identify counseling interventions as involving which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Goal of regaining functional abilities. Counseling interventions typically focus on emotional and psychological support rather than physical rehabilitation or regaining functional abilities. This choice is incorrect because counseling is not aimed at improving physical abilities but rather at addressing emotional and mental health issues. Choices A, B, and D are correct as they align with common counseling interventions, which are often specific, time-limited, focus on coping improvement, and aim to prevent disability by addressing mental health concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning a support group for the families of patients with psychiatric disorders. The nurse integrates knowledge of which of the following as the primary underlying issue related to stress that the families experience?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Stigma associated with the diagnosis. Stigma can lead to feelings of shame, isolation, and discrimination for families of patients with psychiatric disorders, causing significant stress. Families may struggle with societal judgment and misconceptions about mental illness, impacting their ability to seek support and cope effectively. Understanding and addressing stigma is crucial in supporting families. Explanation of why the other choices are incorrect: A: Severity of the patient's symptoms - While the severity of symptoms can be distressing for families, it is not the primary underlying issue related to stress. B: Barriers faced by the patient - Although barriers faced by the patient can contribute to stress, it is not the primary underlying issue experienced by families. D: Risk for relapse - While the risk for relapse can be a concern, it is not necessarily the primary underlying issue related to stress for families of patients with psychiatric disorders.
Question 3 of 5
While engaging in a discussion with a group of teens about risk behaviors, one of the teens says, 'That will never happen to me.' The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Invincibility fable. This term refers to the belief that one is immune to harm or negative outcomes. The teen's statement reflects this cognitive distortion, common in adolescents. It signifies a sense of invulnerability and underestimation of risks. The other choices are incorrect because B: Formal operations refers to Piaget's cognitive development stage, not relevant here. C: Egocentric thinking is about self-centeredness, not directly related to risk perception. D: Relational aggression involves social manipulation, not present in the teen's statement.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching a group of students about appraisal and the stress response, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the students identify which of the following as part of the primary appraisal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because outcome explanation is not part of primary appraisal. Primary appraisal involves evaluating the significance of an event in relation to one's well-being, focusing on factors such as relevance of the goal, consistency of goal with values, and personal commitment. Outcome explanation, on the other hand, is more related to secondary appraisal where one assesses potential coping strategies and their outcomes. Therefore, outcome explanation does not directly contribute to the initial evaluation of the event's impact on well-being, making it an inaccurate choice for primary appraisal.
Question 5 of 5
After working with a patient who has a history of violent behavior to identify possible clues that suggest that his behavior is escalating, the nurse and patient develop a plan for prevention. Which strategy would they be least likely to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Turning up the music loud. This strategy would be least likely to be included because it does not directly address the escalation of violent behavior. Counting to 10 and taking slow deep breaths are both commonly used techniques to help manage anger and prevent escalation. Taking a voluntary time out is also effective in creating a safe space to de-escalate. Turning up the music loud may serve as a distraction, but it does not actively address the underlying issues or help the patient stay in control of their emotions.