Exam 2: Mental Health and Mental Illness

A participant at a community education conference asks, "What is the most prevalent type of mental disorder in the United States?" Select the nurse's best response.

In the majority culture of the United States, which individual is at greatest risk to be incorrectly labeled mentally ill?

A patient's history shows intense and unstable relationships with others. The patient initially idealizes an individual and then devalues the person when the patient's needs are not met. Which aspect of mental health is a problem?

A 40-year-old adult living with parents states, "I'm happy but I don't socialize much. My work is routine. When new things come up, my boss explains them a few times to make sure I understand. At home, my parents make decisions for me, and I go along with them." A nurse should identify interventions to improve this patient's:

Which statements most clearly reflect the stigma of mental illness? (Select all that apply.)

A critical care nurse asks a psychiatric nurse about the difference between a diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and a nursing diagnosis. Select the psychiatric nurse's best response.

A nurse must assess several new patients at a community mental health center. Conclusions concerning current functioning should be made on the basis of:

Which basic intervention should a psychiatric mental health nurse plan to provide for a patient diagnosed with a mood disorder?

An 86-year-old, previously healthy and independent, falls after an episode of vertigo. Which behavior by this patient best demonstrates resilience? The patient:

A patient tells a nurse, "I have psychiatric problems and am in and out of hospitals all the time. Not one of my friends or relatives has these problems." Select the nurse's best response.

A patient is admitted to the psychiatric hospital. Which assessment finding best indicates that the patient has a mental illness? The patient:

A patient in the emergency department reports, "I hear voices saying someone is stalking me. They want to kill me because I found the cure for cancer. I will stab anyone that threatens me." Which aspects of mental health have the greatest immediate concern to a nurse? (Select all that apply.)

Which belief by a nurse supports the highest degree of patient advocacy during a multidisciplinary patient care planning session?

A nurse at a behavioral health clinic sees an unfamiliar psychiatric diagnosis on a patient's insurance form. Which resource should the nurse consult to discern the criteria used to establish this diagnosis?

The goal for a patient is to increase resiliency. Which outcome should a nurse add to the plan of care? Within 3 days, the patient will:

A nurse wants to find a description of diagnostic criteria for a person diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which resource should the nurse consult?

The spouse of a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "I don't understand why childhood experiences have anything to do with this disabling illness." Select the nurse's response that will best help the spouse understand this condition.