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Mental Health Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
According to Peplau, a nurse who provides an abandoned child with parental guidance and praise following small accomplishments is serving which therapeutic role?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations, the nurse serving the abandoned child with parental guidance and praise following small accomplishments is operating in the role of a surrogate. A surrogate is someone who temporarily takes on the role of another person, in this case, the role of a parent, to provide emotional support, guidance, and care to meet the patient's needs in a therapeutic manner. The nurse acts as a substitute for the child's absent or unavailable parent, helping to fulfill the child's developmental and emotional needs through a therapeutic relationship. This role involves building trust, providing nurturance, and promoting the child's growth and development by offering emotional support and encouragement.
Question 2 of 5
A female complains that her husband only meets his sexual needs and never her needs. According to Freud, which personality structure should a nurse identify as predominantly driving the husbands actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, the id is the primitive and instinctual part of the mind that operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of desires without consideration of consequences or the needs of others. The husband in this scenario appears to be primarily focused on meeting his own sexual needs without regard for his wife's needs or desires. This behavior aligns with the characteristics of the id, which is driven by primitive impulses and seeks instant gratification.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement describes achievement of Eriksons generativity versus stagnation developmental stage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This statement reflects the achievement of Erikson's generativity versus stagnation developmental stage where individuals in middle adulthood (generativity stage) feel a sense of productivity and contribution to the next generation. Feeling fulfilled and satisfied with one's accomplishments and relationships can lead to a sense of generativity, which is characterized by a positive outlook on life and a readiness to face the end of life without fear or regret. The statement implies a sense of fulfillment and readiness to accept mortality, indicating successful completion of this developmental stage.
Question 4 of 5
Which is a nursing intervention to assist a client to achieve Eriksons developmental task of ego integrity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erikson's developmental task of integrity in late adulthood involves reflecting on one's life and accepting both the successes and failures one has experienced. By encouraging a life review of triumphs and disappointments, a nurse helps the client to look back on their life experiences, find meaning in them, and work towards achieving a sense of wholeness and contentment. This process can help the client reconcile with past events, come to terms with any unresolved issues, and develop a sense of integrity and acceptance of themselves and their life story. It also allows for personal growth and emotional healing, which are essential aspects of achieving integrity according to Erikson's theory.
Question 5 of 5
Which part of the nervous system should a nurse identify as playing a major role during stressful situations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response in the body, which is activated in stressful situations. This response prepares the body to react quickly to perceived threats, such as increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and increased adrenaline production. Therefore, during stressful situations, the sympathetic nervous system plays a major role in mobilizing the body's resources to respond effectively.