Author Question: A 23-year-old college student wrote about herself, Most of the time I'm happy and feel pretty good ... (Read 63 times)

asd123

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
A 23-year-old college student wrote about herself, Most of the time I'm happy and feel pretty good
  about myself. I've learned that what I get out of something is often proportional to the effort I put
  into it. My grades are OK..
 
  Based on this information, what number on the mental health continuum
  should the nurse select as best reflecting the individual's state of mental health/illness?
  Mental Illness Mental Health
  1 2 3 4
  a. 1
  b. 2
  c. 3
  d. 4

Question 2

A nurse explaining the multiaxial DSM-IV-TR to a psychiatric technician can accurately say that it
 
  a. focuses on plans for treatment.
  b. includes nursing and medical diagnoses.
  c. includes assessments of several aspects of functioning.
  d. uses the framework of a specific biopsychosocial theory.



asdfghjkl;

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The student states she's happy. Her self-concept is adequate. She is reality oriented, effective in her
work, and has control over her behavior. Option A would be appropriate for an individual with
severe impairment of functioning. Option B would be appropriate for an individual with moderate
impairment of functioning. Option C would be appropriate for an individual with mild impairment of
functioning.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The use of five axes requires assessment beyond diagnosis of a mental disorder and includes
relevant medical conditions, psychosocial and environmental problems, and global assessment of
functioning. Option A: The DSM-IV-TR does not include a treatment plan. Option B: Nursing
diagnoses are not included. Option D: The DSM-IV-TR does not use a specific biopsychosocial
theory.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

Did you know?

About 3% of all pregnant women will give birth to twins, which is an increase in rate of nearly 60% since the early 1980s.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library