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Mental Health Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is an example of an interpersonal intervention for a client on an inpatient psychiatric unit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because acknowledging a positive person in the client's life can provide emotional support and connection, which are crucial for the client's well-being after discharge. This interpersonal intervention focuses on building a supportive network for the client, enhancing their social resources and potentially reducing the risk of relapse. A, B, and C are incorrect because they primarily focus on individual insight and awareness rather than interpersonal relationships. While these interventions may be valuable in therapy, they do not directly address the importance of social support and connection, which is essential for long-term recovery and mental health stability.
Question 2 of 5
An adult says, 'Most of the time I'm happy and feel good about myself. I have learned that what I get out of something is proportional to the effort I put into it.' Which number on this mental health continuum should the nurse select?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The adult in the question demonstrates positive self-esteem, feeling happy and recognizing the relationship between effort and outcomes. This aligns with Level 5 on the mental health continuum, indicating high mental health and well-being. Level 1 represents severe mental health issues, Level 2 reflects low self-esteem, and Level 3 indicates moderate mental health challenges. Therefore, the correct answer is D as it best describes the individual's positive mindset and healthy perspective on life.
Question 3 of 5
To provide culturally competent care, the nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because providing culturally competent care involves identifying strategies that align with the patient's cultural context. This includes understanding the patient's beliefs, values, and practices to deliver care that is respectful and effective. Choice A focuses on interpretation rather than action. Choice B involves assumptions about individual perceptions. Choice C is about reducing ethnocentrism, which may not be the primary goal of cultural competence.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with acute depression states, "God is punishing me for my past sins." What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it acknowledges the patient's feelings without challenging or dismissing them. It shows empathy and validates the patient's emotions, promoting a therapeutic relationship. Choice B may invalidate the patient's feelings. Choice C may come off as confrontational. Choice D assumes the patient's beliefs and may not address their emotional distress effectively.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a class to a group of nursing students about the historical perspectives of mental health care, the instructor determines that the group has understood the information when they identify which of the following as a common belief about mental illness during the medieval period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Mental illness in an individual was the result of being possessed by demons. During the medieval period, mental illness was often attributed to supernatural causes like demons. This belief led to practices such as exorcisms to 'cure' the person. This answer is correct as it highlights a common belief about mental illness during that time. Summary of why other choices are incorrect: B: A person was removed from a contaminated environment to protect him or her - This choice does not align with the historical perspective of mental health care during the medieval period. C: Exorcisms were used as the primary mode of treatment to cleanse the person of his or her sins - While exorcisms were used, the primary belief was that mental illness was caused by demons, not necessarily sins. D: The focus was on moral treatment to promote the individual's safety and comfort - Moral treatment was a later development in mental health care, not a common belief in the medieval period.