31 Questions
Which of the following best describes the 'Hidden/Private Self' according to the concept of mental health?
The self unknown to others
What is the primary characteristic of a mentally healthy person according to the text?
Ability to cope with the normal stresses of daily life
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is best defined as:
A state of well-being in which a person is able to realize their potentials and cope with normal stresses
What characterizes mental illness according to the text?
Disorganization and impairment of function arising from various causes
What is the main tool of the nurse in the practice of psychiatric nursing?
The therapeutic use of self
What does 'lability' refer to in the context of mental illness?
Rapid shift of emotions
What is the term for shifting from one topic to an unrelated topic in mental illness?
Flight of Ideas
Which term refers to the persistent repeating of verbal or motor response, even with varied stimuli?
Perseveration
What does 'neologism' mean in the context of mental illness?
Coining a new word
How is 'confabulation' defined in the context of mental illness?
Fabricates events to fill in memory gaps
What is 'echolalia' in the context of mental illness?
Imitation, repeats other’s words or phrases
What does 'blocking' refer to in mental illness?
Sudden interruption in train of thought
What is 'clanging (clang association)' based on in mental illness?
Word choice based on sound, no.
What is 'word salad' in the context of mental illness?
Incoherent mixture of words
What is 'perseveration' characterized by in mental illness?
Persistent repeating of verbal or motor response, even with varied stimuli
What does 'circumlocution' involve in mental illness?
Substituting a phrase when cannot think name of object
What is the 'Open/Public Self' also known as in the context of mental health concepts?
Arena
In the context of mental illness, what term is used to describe a state of imbalance characterized by a disturbance in a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior?
Mental imbalance
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with a mentally healthy person according to the text?
Regression in thinking
Which term refers to the persistent repeating of verbal or motor response, even with varied stimuli in the context of mental illness?
Echolalia
Which term refers to excessive well-being, unusually cheerful or elated, which is inappropriate considering physical and mental condition?
Euphoria
What is the primary aim of the interpersonal process mentioned in the context of psychiatric nursing?
To promote mental health and prevent mental illness
What does 'blocking' involve in the context of mental illness?
Sudden interruption in the train of thought
What characterizes mental illness according to the text?
Rapid shift of emotions
'Neologism' refers to:
Coining a new word
'Word salad' involves:
Incoherent mixture of words
'Perseveration' involves:
Persistent repeating of verbal or motor response
'Lack of emotional response' is associated with:
'Flat Affect' (Blunted Affect)
'Echolalia' involves:
'I want you to take your pill.' 'Take your pill. Take your pill.'
'Circumlocution' involves:
Substituting a phrase when unable to think of the name of an object
What does 'lability' refer to in the context of mental illness?
Rapid shift of emotions
Study Notes
Mental Health Concepts
- The 'Hidden/Private Self' refers to the inner, true self that is not exposed to the public.
Characteristics of Mental Health
- A mentally healthy person is characterized by a balance between their thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Definition of Mental Health
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community.
Mental Illness
- Mental illness is characterized by a disturbance in a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
- It is a state of imbalance that affects a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Psychiatric Nursing
- The primary tool of the nurse in the practice of psychiatric nursing is the self.
- The primary aim of the interpersonal process in psychiatric nursing is to establish a therapeutic relationship.
Mental Illness Symptoms
- 'Lability' refers to sudden, intense mood swings.
- 'Echolalia' involves the repetition of words or phrases spoken by others.
- 'Neologism' refers to the creation of new words or phrases.
- 'Perseveration' involves the persistent repetition of verbal or motor responses, even with varied stimuli.
- 'Blocking' refers to the sudden interruption of a thought or speech pattern.
- 'Clanging (clang association)' is based on the sound of words rather than their meaning.
- 'Word salad' involves the use of a mixture of words that are not logically related or coherent.
- 'Circumlocution' involves the use of indirect or evasive language to avoid a direct response.
Other Mental Health Concepts
- The 'Open/Public Self' is also known as the 'Social Self'.
- A state of imbalance characterized by a disturbance in a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior is referred to as 'mental illness'.
- 'Lack of emotional response' is associated with 'flattened affect'.
- 'Euphoria' refers to excessive well-being, unusually cheerful or elated, which is inappropriate considering physical and mental condition.
Test your knowledge on mental health concepts such as known to others, known to self, open/public self, unknown to others, mental health balance, characteristics of a mentally healthy person, and abnormalities of mood and affect.
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