Chapter 06: Mental Health Assessment

Question 1

Depression is now the leading cause of ____ worldwide and affects one in ____ Canadians in any given year.

Answer 1

disability, five

Question 2

Mental health is broadly defined as the capacity to feel, think, and act in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life and deal with ____ and ____ we face.

Answer 2

challenges, difficulties

Question 3

Mental disorders are defined and diagnosed in Canada according to criteria specified in the ____ and ____ edition of the DSM.

Answer 3

5th, Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Question 4

Every culture can have a different view of mental health, for example, First Nations communities support mental wellness through factors like ____, ____, and spirituality.

Answer 4

language, family

Question 5

Mental disorders may involve alterations in thought, experience, and emotion that are serious enough to cause distress and impair ____ and ____ functioning.

Answer 5

interpersonal, job

Question 6

The functioning of mental health is inferred by assessing an individual’s consciousness, language, mood, and affect, as well as ____ and ____.

Answer 6

orientation, memory

Question 7

Dimensions of sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability can lead to health inequity through the pathways of ____ and ____.

Answer 7

stigma, discrimination

Question 8

Mental health is a positive sense of emotional and spiritual well-being that respects the importance of culture, equity, social justice, and personal ____.

Answer 8

dignity

Question 9

Mental disorder is the medical term for mental illness and is depicted as constellations of co-occurring symptoms that may lead to ____ and ____ behaviour.

Answer 9

self-destructive, suicidal

Question 10

Mental health and chronic physical conditions are significantly linked; those with mental illness may face greater ____ with seeking _____.

Answer 10

complications, care

Question 11

Substance use disorders often occur concurrently with mental health disorders, necessitating the integration of ____ and ____ services.

Answer 11

mental health, substance use

Question 12

Mental illness can be a barrier to an individual’s success with care, making it a challenge for those seeking ____ and ____.

Answer 12

care, treatment

Question 13

Mental illness stigma refers to the devalued social identity a person may ____ due to negativity attributed to _____.

Answer 13

internalize, mental illness

Question 14

Stigma contributes to poorer quality physical care and acts as a major barrier to accessing ____ and ____ treatment.

Answer 14

mental health, recovery

Question 15

Anti-stigma campaigns and a recovery-oriented approach are key elements in addressing ____ and ____ disorders.

Answer 15

mental illness, mental

Question 16

People who are homeless are more likely to experience compromised ____ health or ____ illness than the general population.

Answer 16

mental, mental

Question 17

Relational practice in mental health nursing is characterized by respectful, nonjudgmental, and ____ engagement.

Answer 17

reflexive

Question 18

Inquiry-based nursing practice involves bringing nursing knowledge into the relational space and being ____ about what they do not ____.

Answer 18

curious, know

Question 19

The full mental health nursing assessment systematically checks emotional and cognitive functioning to understand the patient’s health and ____ experiences.

Answer 19

illness

Question 20

A full mental health examination is conducted if family members express concern about a patient’s behavior or if symptoms of ____ mental illness are noted.

Answer 20

psychiatric

Question 21

The purpose of a full mental health assessment includes identifying problems and deficits in daily living, as well as strengths and ____ in relation to mental health.

Answer 21

resources

Question 22

The four main components of the mental health assessment are ____ , ____ , ____ , and ____ .

Answer 22

appearance, behaviour, cognition, thought processes

Question 23

To assess behaviour, evaluate level of consciousness, ____ , speech, mood, and ____ .

Answer 23

facial expression, affect

Question 24

When assessing cognitive functions, check orientation to time, place, person, and ____ .

Answer 24

self

Question 25

The Folstein Mini Mental State Examination assesses cognitive functions, including memory, orientation, registration, attention, and ____ .

Answer 25

language

Question 26

The Montreal Cognitive Assessments are used to detect ____ cognitive impairments and differentiate between ____ disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

Answer 26

mild, organic

Question 27

To assess thought processes, ask questions to evaluate perception, thought content, ____ , judgement, and ____ .

Answer 27

thought process, insight

Question 28

In assessing appearance, observe the patient’s posture, body movements, dress, grooming, and ____ .

Answer 28

hygiene

Question 29

The mental health assessment includes evaluating ____ , behaviour, cognition, and thought processes, represented by the initials A, B, C, and ____ .

Answer 29

appearance, T

Question 30

Consciousness, language, attention span, and ____ thinking all develop over time.

Answer 30

abstract

Question 31

When assessing a pediatric patient, focus on the child’s ____ development and ____ development.

Answer 31

behavioural, cognitive

Question 32

The ACE study links childhood exposure to ____ and ____ dysfunction with adult health risks.

Answer 32

abuse, household

Question 33

Common mental health disorders in adolescents include ____ and ____ disorders.

Answer 33

depression, anxiety

Question 34

The Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 is used for assessing ____ children and their ____ status.

Answer 34

school-age, mental

Question 35

For older adults, check ____ status before assessing mental status and correct any ____ if possible.

Answer 35

sensory, deficits

Question 36

The A, B, C, T guidelines are applicable for both ____ and ____ patients.

Answer 36

adolescents, geriatric

Question 37

The set test evaluates mental status by asking about items in categories like ____ and ____.

Answer 37

fruits, animals

Question 38

The clock test is a quick tool to screen for ____ impairment in healthy older adults.

Answer 38

cognitive

Question 39

Age-related changes may affect an older adult’s ____ and ____ learning ability.

Answer 39

mental status, new

Question 40

Common mental health issues among adolescents include ADHD and ____ use disorder.

Answer 40

substance