Description
The Test Bank for Foundations of Mental Health Care, 8th Edition by Michelle Morrison-Valfre is a complete academic testing resource that supports nursing educators and students in mastering key mental health concepts. Covering assessment, therapeutic communication, pharmacology, and developmental challenges, this test bank ensures evidence-based preparation for classroom and NCLEX exams.
What You’ll Receive
- Chapter-based test bank questions aligned with Morrison-Valfre’s 8th Edition textbook.
- Answer keys and rationales for guided study and exam preparation.
- Includes cognitive-level tagging (Knowledge, Comprehension, Application).
- Delivered in instant-access PDF format for all devices.
Key Benefits
- Comprehensive coverage of all major topics in mental health nursing.
- Enhances NCLEX-style exam readiness and critical thinking.
- Ideal for nursing instructors, tutors, and students preparing for assessments.
- Built with authentic, peer-reviewed nursing test questions and rationales.
How to Use This Test Bank
- Review chapter objectives before answering questions.
- Use the answer key and rationales for post-test analysis.
- Incorporate questions into practice quizzes or classroom assessments.
Target Audience
- Nursing students studying psychiatric and mental health care.
- Educators and course coordinators in mental health nursing programs.
- Reviewers preparing for NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams.
Format & Delivery
This is a digital download (PDF) product. Instant access is available after checkout from your Exambase account. Files are optimized for desktop, mobile, and printing.
Table of Contents
✅ Your provided Table of Contents has been preserved and formatted for readability.
- Chapter 01: The History of Mental Health Care
- Chapter 02: Current Mental Health Care Systems
- Chapter 03: Ethical and Legal Issues
- Chapter 04: Sociocultural Issues
- Chapter 05: Theories and Therapies
- Chapter 06: Complementary and Alternative Therapies
- Chapter 07: Psychotherapeutic Drug Therapy
- Chapter 09: Mental Health Assessment Skills
- Chapter 10: Therapeutic Communication
- Chapter 11: The Therapeutic Relationship
- Chapter 12: The Therapeutic Environment
- Chapter 13: Problems of Childhood
- Chapter 14: Problems of Adolescence
- Chapter 15: Problems of Adulthood
- Chapter 16: Problems of Late Adulthood
- Chapter 18: Managing Anxiety
- Chapter 19: Illness and Hospitalization
- Chapter 20: Loss and Grief
- Chapter 21: Depression and Other Mood Disorders
- Chapter 22: Physical Problems, Psychological Sources
- Chapter 23: Eating and Sleeping Disorders
- Chapter 24: Dissociative Disorders
- Chapter 25: Anger and Aggression
- Chapter 26: Outward-Focused Emotions: Violence
- Chapter 27: Inward-Focused Emotions: Suicide
- Chapter 28: Substance-Related Disorders
- Chapter 30: Personality Disorders
- Chapter 31: Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses
- Chapter 32: Chronic Mental Health Disorders
- Chapter 33: Challenges for the Future
Sample Questions
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Chapter 01: The History of Mental Health Care
Morrison-Valfre: Foundations of Mental Health Care, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The belief of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato that the rational soul controlled the
irrational soul could be compared with the belief of the more recent psychological theorist:
a. Freud.
b. Pinel.
c. Fisher.
d. Rush.
ANS: A
Sigmund Freud believed that mental illness was, in part, caused by forces both within and
outside the personality. Philippe Pinel advocated acceptance of mentally ill individuals as
human beings in need of medical assistance. Alice Fisher was a Florence Nightingale nurse
who cared for the mentally ill, and Dr. Benjamin Rush was the author of the book Diseases of
the Mind.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 2
TOP: Early Years of Mental Health KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
2. During the mid-1500s, behaviors associated with mental illness were more accurately
recorded by professionals. This practice led to for different abnormal
behaviors.
a. classifications
b. diagnosing
c. treatment
d. education
ANS: A
Classification of abnormal behaviors did not begin until this time, after the practice of more
accurate recording of behaviors was begun. Diagnoses, treatment guidelines, and any
education regarding mental health disorders were not available during this period.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 3
TOP: Mental Illness During the Renaissance
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
3. During the latter part of the 18th century, psychiatry became a separate branch of medicine,
and inhumane treatment was greatly diminished by the French hospital director:
a. Dix.
b. Beers.
c. Pinel.
d. Carter.
ANS: C
Philippe Pinel advocated acceptance of the mentally ill, as well as proper treatment. Dorothea
Dix crusaded for construction of mental health hospitals. Clifford Beers wrote the book A
Mind That Found Itself. President Jimmy Carter established the President’s Commission on
Mental Health in 1978.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 4
TOP: Mental Illness in the 18th Century KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this test bank verified?
Yes. This test bank corresponds to Foundations of Mental Health Care, 8th Edition and includes verified answers and rationales.
How is it delivered?
You’ll receive an instant-access PDF immediately after checkout. No waiting, no physical shipping.
Can instructors use this for testing?
Yes, it’s designed for use in both academic and review settings for licensed nursing programs.
Does it include chapter objectives or NCLEX-style items?
Yes. Each question is aligned with cognitive objectives and formatted to match NCLEX testing standards.








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