Part 1

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development?

A.Industry vs. Inferiority
B.Intimacy vs. Isolation
C.trust vs. Mistrust
D.Life vs. Death

Answer 1

D. Life vs. Death

Question 2

Erin, a naïve typical freshman in Letran just arrived couple of days ago. Since then, she used to hang out with her hip hop friends. Months later, to fully feel a sense of belonging, she decided to have her titanium tongue pierced jewelry. This is an example of?

A.rationalization
B.introjection
C.compensation
D.reaction formation.

Answer 2

B.introjection

Question 3

Aerius banged the door and whistled to a deafening pitch as he entered a crowded classroom. This seemed to be the usual habit that satisfies his ego by having everybody’s attention. This is an example of?

A.hypochondriasis
B.conversion
C. introjection
D. acting out

Answer 3

D. acting out

Question 4

A 38-year-old woman quits her high-paying marketing job to focus on her children and become a school counselor. What stage would Erikson consider this to be:

A.generativity vs. stagnation
B.inferiority vs. role confusion
C.integrity vs. despair
D.intimacy vs. isolation

Answer 4

A.generativity vs. stagnation

Question 5

Which one(s) is (are) myths about heredity?

A. If the heritability of a trait is high, it shows that society has had little influence on the trait
B. Heredity means that the person will not change
C. all of the above

Answer 5

C. all of the above

Question 6

Which of the following would be an evolved trait(s)?

A. tendency to overeat
B. quick response to danger
C. aggression in men
D. all of the above

Answer 6

B. quick response to danger

Question 7

Generativity is best described as

A. part of Erikson’s later adulthood stage
B. a desire to help others
C. the ability to make general observations
D. both a and b
E. all of the above

Answer 7

D. both a and b

Question 8

After a very stressful encounter with a rude supervisor at work, Sabrina arrives home & immediately begins yelling at her two children for not cleaning their rooms. This is an example of?

A. reaction formation
B. Displacement
C. Identification
D. Sublimation

Answer 8

B. Displacement

Question 9

Segunda’s mother has been working at John Hopkins Hospital in Crofton Maryland USA as a nurse for 12 years. Back home, she has been an inspiration to her daughter who also dreams of becoming a neuro ICU nurse. This reflects:

A. sublimation
B. reaction formation
C. identification
D. acting out
E. denial

Answer 9

C. identification

Question 10

According to Erikson’s eight stages of psychosocial development, during which age does the psychological stage of trust vs. mistrust develop?

A. early childhood
B. infancy
C. adolescence

Answer 10

B. infancy

Question 11

Which of these is a misconception about heredity?

A. heredity means that a person will not change
B. it is a waste of effort to try to influence a trait that has a strong heredity component
C. if the heritability of a trait is high, it shows that society has had little influence on the trait
D. if a trait is inherited, it will have similar effects in the various people who inherit it
E. All of the above

Answer 11

E. All of the above

Question 12

After Dolores rejected him, Philip told his friends that he didn’t think she was very attractive or interesting, and that he really wasn’t all that crazy about her

A. Rationalization
B. Displacement
C. Identification
D. Sublimation

Answer 12

A. Rationalization

Question 13

After a very stressful encounter with a rude supervisor at work, Sabrina arrives home & immediately begins yelling at her two children for not cleaning their rooms. This is an example of?

A. reaction formation
B. Displacement
C. Identification

Answer 13

B. Displacement

Question 14

Kareem has been suffering from intense stress in the past few months and she has been losing sleep, not eating well. She is no longer communicating to her friends, fails to attend her class and could not comply with the school requirements. Which of the following mental health continuum would Kareem is categorized?

A. Mentally healthy
B. Reacting
C. injured
D. Mentally III

Answer 14

B. Reacting

Question 15

After educating a group of students on mental health and mental illness, the instructor determines that the education was successful when the group identifies which of the following as reflecting mental disorders?

A. Capacity to interact with others
B. Ability to deal with ordinary stress
C. Alteration in mood or thinking
D. Lack of impaired functioning

Answer 15

C. Alteration in mood or thinking

Question 16

The phone rings at the nurse’s station of an in-patient psychiatric facility. The caller asks to speak with Mr. Omar, a client in room 109. Which nursing response protects this client’s right to autonomy and confidentiality?

A. “I am sorry you cannot talk to Mr. Omar.”
B. “I cannot confirm or deny that Mr. Omar is a client admitted here.”
C. “I’ll see if Mr. Omar wants to talk with you.”
D. “I’m sorry, Mr. Omar is not taking any calls.”

Answer 16

C. “I’ll see if Mr. Omar wants to talk with you.”

Question 17

A nursing student uses a client’s full name on an interpersonal process recording submitted to the student’s instructor. What is the instructor’s priority intervention?

A. Reinforce the importance of accurate documentation, including the client’s name.
B. Correct and remind the student of the importance of maintaining client confidentiality.
D. Tell the student that because the client has been deemed incompetent, confidentiality is not an issue.
E. Tell the student that because the client is involuntarily committed, confidentiality is not an issue.

Answer 17

B. Correct and remind the student of the importance of maintaining client confidentiality.

Question 18

Which client would the nurse determine to be the most likely candidate for involuntary admission (commitment)? The client who:

A. Refuses to take the prescribed medication
B. Is screaming in the street threatening the neighbors
C. Refuses to participate in the planned therapy
D. Is homeless and has been diagnosed with a mental disorder

Answer 18

B. Is screaming in the street threatening the neighbors

Question 18

A psychiatric nursing student is discussing current trends in mental health care. A student voices the opinion that there should be equitable access to mental health care and resources for those who live in rural areas, for those without health insurance, and for those with very little income. The student nurse’s opinion most closely reflects which ethical principle?

A. Nonmaleficence
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Justice

Answer 18

D. Justice

Question 19

A nurse is initiating a relationship with a new client. After meeting, the nurse makes arrangements to visit again around lunchtime. A colleague invites the nurse to go to the gym with them during lunch. The nurse decides to forgo the gym and talk with the client. The nurse’s decision reflects which ethical principle?

A, Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Fidelity
D. Veracity

Answer 19

B. Beneficence

Question 19

Which right of the client has been violated if he is medicated without being asked for his permission?

A. Right to dignity and respect.
B. Right to treatment.
C. Right to informed consent
D. Right to refuse treatment.

Answer 19

C. Right to informed consent

Question 20

The doctor discusses to the patient the treatment options for her mental disorder. She is given the chance to choose the treatment she preferred. Which ethical principle refers to the individual’s right to make her own decisions?

A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Fidelity

Answer 20

B. Autonomy

Question 21

In cases when psychiatric patients are unable to decide on their own, the nurse plans what is best for the patient. This is known as the ethical principle of:

A. Beneficence
B. justice
C. paternalism
D. veracity

Answer 21

C. paternalism

Question 22

The student is discussing the history and development of psychiatric mental health. Which of the following period highlights reducing institutionalized care of patients with mental illnesses and treating them in community settings?

A. Ancient history
B. Renaissance period
C. Modern Age
D. Age of Managed Care

Answer 22

C. Modern Age

Question 23

Which of the following observation describe the Prehistoric period?

A. A humane treatment with kindness and compassion is used to treat mental illness.
B. Shaman performs spiritual rituals and spoke to spirits to treat mental illness.
C. Mental illness was due to biological causes and could be treated with physical treatments.
D. The priests acted as magicians, physicians and psychologists to treat mental illness.

Answer 23

B. Shaman performs spiritual rituals and spoke to spirits to treat mental illness.