Mental Health Concepts and Ethics Quiz
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Which ethical principle involves the duty to distribute resources and care equally?

  • Nonmaleficence
  • Justice (correct)
  • Fidelity
  • Beneficence

    • A patient is exhibiting severe symptoms, including altered thinking and behavior. According to the mental health continuum, where does this patient fall?

  • Moderate Mental Illness
  • Severe Mental Illness (correct)
  • Mental Health
  • Mild Mental Illness

    • In the context of the nurse-patient relationship, which phase involves the nurse stating the purpose of the interaction?

  • Resolution
  • Orientation
  • Identification (correct)
  • Pre-orientation

    • Which of the following best describes 'countertransference'?

    <p>The therapist reacts emotionally to the client's projections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient is being gradually exposed to their fear of heights in a controlled setting. Which therapeutic technique is being utilized?

    <p>Exposure Therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs must be met first, and includes the need for food, water and air?

    <p>Physiological Needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A therapeutic approach that focuses on improving a patient's relationships with others in order to treat mental health disorders.

    <p>Interpersonal Therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Western culture, how is the concept of time typically viewed?

    <p>Linear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the 'stigma' related to mental health?

    <p>The belief that the overall person is flawed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A therapist is using rewards and punishments to modify a patient's voluntary behaviors. What type of psychotherapy is being utilized?

    <p>Operant Conditioning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Mental Health Continuum

    A spectrum ranging from adequate mental health to severe mental illness.

    Duty to Warn

    The obligation to inform a third party if someone is at risk of harm.

    Beneficence

    The ethical principle of doing good for others.

    Justice in Healthcare

    The principle of ensuring fair distribution of resources and care.

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    Transference

    When clients project past feelings onto their therapists.

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    Cultural Awareness

    Recognizing and appreciating cultural differences and similarities.

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    Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

    A theory of human motivation from basic needs to self-actualization.

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    Operant Conditioning

    Learning through rewards and punishments for behaviors.

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    Cultural Skill

    The ability to assess culture sensitively in healthcare settings.

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    Resilience

    The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or challenges.

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    Study Notes

    Mental Health Continuum

    • Ranges from optimal mental health (high functioning) to severe mental illness (altered thinking/behavior, debilitating).
    • Mild/moderate mental illness involves mild discomfort and/or impairment.

    Confidentiality Breaches

    • Duty to warn a third party at risk.
    • Reporting child and elder abuse.
    • Failure to protect a patient from harm.

    Admission Criteria

    • Inability to care for oneself or others.

    Ethical Principles

    • Autonomy: Respecting patient's right to make decisions.
    • Beneficence: Promoting well-being.
    • Justice: Fair distribution of resources and care.
    • Fidelity: Maintaining loyalty and commitment.
    • Empathy: Understanding and sharing another's feelings.
    • Nonmaleficence: Avoiding harm.
    • Veracity: Truthful communication.

    Pharmacogenetics

    • Study of how genes affect drug response.

    Stigma

    • Belief that a person is flawed due to mental illness.

    Resilience

    • Capacity to withstand and recover from difficulties.

    Psychoanalytic Theory

    • Id: Unconscious, impulsive part of the mind.
    • Ego: Problem-solving, reality-testing part of the mind.
    • Superego: Moral component, creates guilt.

    Nurse-Patient Relationship Stages

    • Pre-orientation: Reviewing patient chart.
    • Orientation: Establishing initial contact.
    • Identification: Outlining purpose of encounter.
    • Investigation/Working: Assessing coping mechanisms.
    • Resolution/Terminating: Summarizing conversation.

    Therapeutic Communication Concepts

    • Transference: Patient projects past feelings onto therapist.
    • Countertransference: Therapist reacts emotionally to patient's projections.
    • Expected Outcomes: Satisfaction with care, healthy decision making.

    Cultural Considerations

    • Cultural Awareness: Recognizing, understanding, and appreciating cultural differences.
    • Cultural Knowledge: Seeking knowledge through events, friendships, and study.
    • Cultural Encounter: Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds.
    • Cultural Skill: Conducting culturally sensitive assessments.
    • Cultural Desire: Genuine concern and empathy for patients.

    Treatment Settings

    • Primary Care Medical Home: Primary care provider.
    • Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP): Intermediate step between inpatient and outpatient, 3-4 times per week.
    • Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP): Day treatment with overnight at home.
    • Assertive Community Treatment (ACT): Intensive case management team home visits.

    Biological Treatments

    • Brain stimulation.
    • Pharmacotherapy (drug therapy).

    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    • Physiological: Food, water, air.
    • Safety: Security, protection.
    • Love/Belonging: Connection, intimacy.
    • Esteem: Self-respect, accomplishment.
    • Self-Actualization: Achieving full potential.

    Types of Psychotherapies

    • Interpersonal Therapy: Focuses on improving relationships.
    • Operant Conditioning: Learning through rewards and punishments.
    • Behavioral Therapy: Changing specific behaviors.
    • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addressing negative thought patterns.

    Behavioral Therapies

    • Modeling: Learning by observing and imitating.
    • Aversion Therapy: Associating undesirable behaviors with unpleasant stimuli.
    • Exposure Therapy: Gradually facing fears in a safe environment.
    • Biofeedback: Monitoring body signals to control responses.

    Cultural Differences: Western vs. Eastern

    • Western: Individual identity, separate mind and body, linear time, future-oriented success.
    • Eastern: Family-based identity, circular time, predetermined fate.

    Cultural Differences: Indigenous

    • Holistic view (mind, body, spirit).
    • Harmony with others, interconnectedness.

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    This quiz covers essential concepts in mental health, including the mental health continuum, ethical principles, and pharmacogenetics. It also addresses confidentiality breaches and the impact of stigma on mental illness. Test your knowledge on key aspects of mental health care and ethics.

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