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Using the mental health continuum as a guide, the nurse observes behavior that usually places an individual on the illness end of the continuum. What is true of this behavior?
- A. It causes extreme concern about health.
- B. It results in inability to function in society.
- C. It demonstrates that the person is out of touch with reality.
- D. It results in inability to interact with people.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: On the illness end of the mental health continuum, the person is rarely in touch with reality.
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After finding the patient with diabetes eating candy, the nurse reminds the patient that the candy will elevate blood sugar levels. The patient's response is: 'It's only a little bit, and it won't do anything.' Which defense mechanism is the patient using?
- A. Conversion
- B. Denial
- C. Repression
- D. Regression
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient is using denial as a defense mechanism. Reality is denied.
What coping mechanism demonstrated by a patient should indicate to the nurse that the patient is seeking ways to deal with and resolve stress?
- A. Projection
- B. Adaptation
- C. Reaction formation
- D. Compensation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An individual who develops ways to deal with stress and resolve it has adapted.
Why is it important for the nurse to be observant of patient behavior?
- A. Behavior is preformed.
- B. Behavior is important.
- C. Behavior is learned.
- D. Behavior is repeated.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Behavior is learned and has meaning.
How many people in the United States will develop a mental disorder during their lifetime?
- A. One in two
- B. One in five
- C. One in eight
- D. One in ten
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It is estimated that 50% of people in the United States will develop a mental disorder during their lifetime.
Which role is an example of an ascribed role?
- A. Sex
- B. Occupation
- C. Manner of dealing with stress
- D. Attitude toward homosexuality
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ascribed roles are those that a person takes on, but had no personal choice in the matter. Ethnicity, sex, and nationality are examples of ascribed roles.