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Mental Health Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which should the nurse recognize as a DSM-5 disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should recognize Generalized anxiety disorder as a DSM-5 disorder. The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) is a widely used classification system for psychiatric disorders. Generalized anxiety disorder is a specific mental health condition characterized by excessive worry and anxiety that is difficult to control. It meets the criteria outlined in the DSM-5 for diagnosis and classification as a mental disorder. Obesity, hypertension, and grief are not classified as DSM-5 disorders.
Question 2 of 5
When a mother brings her 9-month-old to daycare, the child smiles and reaches for the daycare caregiver. The nurse should recognize that according to Mahlers developmental theory, this childs development is at which phase?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In Mahler's developmental theory, the differentiation subphase occurs around 7 to 10 months of age. During this phase, infants begin to differentiate between themselves and their primary caregiver (usually the mother). The fact that the 9-month-old child smiles and reaches for the daycare caregiver when the mother brings them to daycare indicates that the child is starting to recognize and distinguish between different caregivers in their environment. This behavior aligns with the characteristics of the differentiation subphase, where the child starts to show more individuality and separateness from the primary caregiver.
Question 3 of 5
Which underlying concept should a nurse associate with interpersonal theory when assessing clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In interpersonal theory, a nurse should associate the underlying concept of the effects of social processes on personality development when assessing clients. This theory emphasizes how social interactions and relationships shape an individual's personal development and behavior. By understanding how these social processes influence a person's experiences and perceptions, a nurse can gain valuable insights into the client's needs and challenges. This, in turn, enables the nurse to provide more holistic and effective care tailored to the client's specific circumstances and interpersonal dynamics.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse should recognize that this child is in the process of successfully accomplishing which stage of Eriksons developmental theory?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Initiative vs. Guilt: This stage occurs in early childhood (ages 3–6). Children begin to assert control and power over their environment through play and social interactions. Successfully resolving this stage leads to a sense of initiative and confidence in their abilities. The child’s desire to do tasks independently reflects this stage.Trust vs. Mistrust: This stage occurs during infancy (birth to 1 year). The focus is on developing trust when caregivers provide reliability and care.Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt: This stage occurs during toddlerhood (ages 1–3). It involves developing a sense of personal control over physical skills and independence. Industry vs. Inferiority: This stage occurs in school-age children (ages 6–12). The focus is on developing a sense of competence through school and social activities.
Question 5 of 5
A 29-year-old client living with parents has few interpersonal relationships. The client states, I have trouble trusting people. Based on Eriksons developmental theory, which should the nurse recognize as a true statement about this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: According to Erikson's psychosocial development theory, the trust versus mistrust stage occurs during infancy (first year of life). This stage is focused on developing trust in caregivers and the world. If a person struggles with trust-related issues later in life, it may indicate a lack of successful resolution of the trust versus mistrust stage during infancy. In this scenario, the client's difficulty trusting people at age 29 suggests a stagnation or regression in development, specifically related to trust. This interpretation aligns with the idea that unresolved issues from earlier stages can impact functioning in later stages.