Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by Videbeck

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Chapter Study Guide

➤ MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

Select the best answer for each of the following
questions.

1. Which of the following is important for nurses to
   remember when administering psychotropic
   drugs to nonwhites?
   A. Lower doses may be used to produce desired
   effects.
   B. Fewer side effects occur with nonwhite clients.
   C. Response to the drug will be similar to that in
   whites.
   D. No generalization can be made.


2. Which of the following states the naturalistic
   view of what causes illness?
   A. Illness is a natural part of life and, therefore,
   unavoidable.
   B. Illness is caused by cold, heat, wind, and
   dampness.
   C. Only natural agents will be effective in treat-
   ing illness.
   D. Outside agents, such as evil spirits, upset the
   body’s natural balance.


3. Which of the following is most influential in de-
   termining health beliefs and practices?
   A. Cultural factors
   B. Individual factors
   C. Interpersonal factors
   D. All of the above are equally influential.


4. Which of the following groups considers a firm
   handshake a sign of strength?
   A. White European Americans
   B. Filipinos
   C. Mexican Americans
   D. Native Americans


5. Which of the following groups consider direct eye
   contact a lack of respect?

A. African Americans

B. Arab Americans

C. Russians

D. Vietnamese

6. Which of the following assessments indicates
   positive growth and development for a 30-year-
   old adult?
   A. Dissatisfaction with body image
   B. Enjoys social activities with three or four
   close friends
   C. Frequently changes jobs to “find the right one”
   D. Planning to move from parental home in
   near future


7. Which of the following statements would cause
   concern for achievement of developmental tasks
   of a 55-year old woman?
   A. “I feel like I’m taking care of my parents now.”
   B. “I really enjoy just sitting around visiting
   with friends.”
   C. “My children need me now just as much as
   when they were small.”
   D. “When I retire, I want a smaller house to
   take care of.”


8. Which of the following client statements would
   indicate self-efficacy?
   A. “I like to get several opinions before deciding
   a course of action.”
   B. “I know if I can learn to relax, I will feel
   better.”
   C. “I’m never sure if I’m making the right
   decision.”
   D. “No matter how hard I try to relax, something
   always comes up.”

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