Prelims- Mental Health Nursing

Question 1

The disease was viewed by:

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-Demonic possession
-Influence of ancestral spirits
-Results of violating a taboo
-Neglecting ritual and cultural condemnation

Question 2

As a result of this causes, they were:

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Beaten, tortured, to make body unsuitable for demon

Question 3

Developed the concept that brain is the seat of intellectual activity.

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Pythagoras (580-510 BC)

Question 4

Described mental illness as hysteria, mania, and depression.

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Hippocrates (460-370 BC)

Question 5

Identified the relationship between mind and body.

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Plato (427-347 BC)

Question 6

Made simple hygienic measures, diet, bath, massage in diet, bath, massage in place of mechanical restraints.

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Asciepiades

Question 7

Suggested release of repressed emotions for the effective treatment of mental illness.

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Aristotle

Question 8

Also known as psychiatric nursing

Answer 8

Mental health nursing

Question 9

Specialized field of nursing practice that involves the care of individuals with a mental health disorder to help them recover and improve their quality of life.

Answer 9

Mental Health Nursing

Question 10

State of emotional, psychological, and social wellness evidenced by satisfying interpersonal relationships, effective behavior and coping, positive self- concept and emotional stability. (WHO)

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Mental health

Question 11

Components of mental health

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1. The ability to accept self.
2. The capacity to feel right towards others.
3. The ability to fulfill life’s tasks.

Question 12

Effect of what you are thinking in your body.

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Psychosomatic

Question 13

Indicators of mental health

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1. A positive attitude towards self.
2. Growth, development, and the ability for self- actualization.
3. Integration
4. Autonomy
5. Perception of reality
6. Environmental mastery

Question 14

Characteristics of mentally healthy person

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1. An ability to make adjustments.
2. Sense of personal worth, and importance.
3. Own decision making and problem solving.
4. Sense of personal security and feel secure in group, understand other people problems and motives.
5. Sense of responsibility.
6. Give and accept love.
7. Shows emotional maturity and tolerate frustration.
8. Have a philosophy of life and purpose to his daily activities.
9. Has a variety of interests and well balanced with work, rest and recreation.
10. Lives in the world of reality not fantasy.

Question 15

Characteristics of mental illness and behavioral disorders

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1. Change in thinking, memory, perception, feeling, judgement and speech.
2. Disturbance in day to day activities, work and relationship with important others.

Question 16

Mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social well being as evidenced by:

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1. Satisfying interpersonal relationship.
2. Effective behavior and coping.
3. Positive self-concept.
4. Emotional stability
5. Self awareness

Question 17

Mental disorder or condition manifested by disorganization and impairment of functions that arises from various causes such as psychological, neurobiological and genetic factor.

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Mental illness

Question 18

Causes of mental illness

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1. Childhood abuse, trauma or neglect
2. Social isolation or loneliness
3. Experiencing discrimination and stigma, including racism
4. Social disadvantage, poverty or debt
5. Bereavement (losing someone close to you)
6. Severe or long-term stress
7. Having a long term physical health condition
8. Unemployment or losing your job
9. Homelessness or poor housing
10. Being in long-term carer for someone
11. Drug and alcohol misuse
12. Domestic violence, bullying, or other abuse as an adult
13. Significant trauma as an adult, such as military combat, being involved in a serious incident in which you feared for your life, or being the victim of a violent crime.
14. Physical causes- for example, a head injury or a neurological condition such as epilepsy can have an impact on your behavior and mood.

Question 19

Classification of mental illness

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1. Neuroses
2. Psychoses
3. Dementias

Question 20

Usually the patient retains insight and orientation; they experience deep distress and may commit suicide as in depression.

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Neuroses

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The patient is disoriented, deluded and lacking insights. Example: Schizophrenia and puerperal psychosis.

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Psychoses

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Progressive deterioration with loss of recent memory and deterioration of a normal personality. They may be primary or commonly secondary condition. Example: alcohol stroke

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Dementias

Question 23

Roles and responsibilities of a mental health nurse

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1. Assessing and planning nursing care requirements.
2. Organizing workloads.
3. Visiting patients at home.
4. Building relationships with reassuring and listening to and talking to patients.
5. Combating stigma and helping patients and their families manage it.
6. Administering medications.
7. Agreeing and reviewing care plans and monitoring progress.
8. Giving advice and arranging support for patients, relatives and carers.
9. Liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals.
10. Assessing treatment success at case conferences and meetings.
11. Writing and updating patient records.
12. Encouraging patients to take part in therapeutic activities such as art and role play.

Question 24

Qualities of a psychiatric nurse

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1. Self-awareness
2. Self acceptance
3. Accepting the patient
4. Being sincerely interested in patient care
5. Being available
6. Reliability
7. Professionalism
8. Empathizing with the patient
9. Accountability
10. The ability to think critically