Test bank Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing, 9th Edition by Sheila L. Videbeck

 ABOUT Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing TEST BANK (9th Edition)

This comprehensive test bank is specifically designed for the textbook Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing: Diagnosis & Management, 9th Edition by Sheila L. Videbeck. It is tailored for students, instructors, and professionals preparing for psychiatric-mental health nursing exams, NCLEX-style review, or certification.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1, Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing
• Chapter 2, Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology
• Chapter 3, Psychosocial Theories and Therapy
• Chapter 4, Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Programs
• Chapter 5, Therapeutic Relationships
• Chapter 6, Therapeutic Communication
• Chapter 7, Client’s Response to Illness
• Chapter 8, Assessment
• Chapter 9, Legal and Ethical Issues
• Chapter 10, Grief and Loss
• Chapter 11, Anger, Hostility, and Aggression
• Chapter 12, Abuse and Violence
• Chapter 13, Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
• Chapter 14, Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
• Chapter 15, Obsessive–Compulsive and Related Disorders
• Chapter 16, Schizophrenia
• Chapter 17, Mood Disorders and Suicide
• Chapter 18, Personality Disorders
• Chapter 19, Addiction
• Chapter 20, Eating Disorders
• Chapter 21, Somatic Symptom Illnesses
• Chapter 22, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Chapter 23, Disruptive Behavior Disorders
• Chapter 24, Cognitive Disorders

Highlights & Key Features

• Complete chapter-by-chapter question sets aligned to every chapter listed above.
• Multiple-choice questions with full rationales to reinforce learning and exam readiness.
• Ideal for psychiatric-mental health nursing students, NCLEX review, psychiatric certification preparation.
• Instant digital PDF download & mobile/tablet friendly format.

Sample Questions

1. MULTIPLE CHOICE
   1. The nurse is assessing a newly admitted client with cholecystitis. When performing the admission assessment, which statement by the client is an indicator of optimal mental health?
   a. “I don’t need anyone in my life, I manage well on my own.”
   b. “I practice yoga regularly since it helps manage any stress I am feeling.”
   c. “My family has several people with mental health problems.”
   d. “I had a history of alcohol use disorder and have been sober for 2 months.”
   ANS: B
   Feedback: Individual factors influencing mental health include coping or stress management abilities. Interpersonal factors such as intimacy and a balance of separateness and connectedness are both needed for good mental health, and therefore a healthy person would need others for companionship. A family history of mental illness could relate to the biologic makeup of an individual, which may have a negative impact on an individual’s mental health. A recent history of the use of maladaptive coping mechanisms such as alcohol does not indicate that the client is mentally healthy.
   PTS: 1 REF: Page and Header: p. 2, Mental Health and Mental Illness, OBJ: 1 NAT: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care TOP: Chapter 1: Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing KEY: Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply
2. MULTIPLE CHOICE (Select all that apply)
   2. The nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client admitted to the behavioral health unit. Which social/cultural category will the nurse document that may be contributing to the client’s degree of mental illness? Select all that apply.
   a. The client is unable to find work and does not have enough money for housing.
   b. The client states that they are discriminated against due to their country of origin.
   c. The client attributes life’s problems to being without family support.
   d. The client reports being unable to find anything meaningful within their life.
   e. The client reports not belonging anywhere and is without family support.
   ANS: A, B
   Feedback: Social or cultural categories relate to a lack of resources, poverty, negative view of the world, and discrimination and may result in isolation and violent or criminal behavior. The client that attributes life’s problems to being without family support is not able to find meaning in life. Being without support is interpersonal determinant of mental illness.
   PTS: 1 REF: Page and Header: p. 2, Mental Illness OBJ: 1 NAT: Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care TOP: Chapter 1: Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing KEY: Integrated Process: Nursing Process BLM: Cognitive Level: Analyze
3. MULTIPLE CHOICE
   3. A client grieving the recent loss of a spouse asks, “Am I becoming mentally ill? I feel so sad.” Which is the nurse’s best response?
   a. “You may have a temporary mental illness because you are experiencing so much pain.”
   b. “You are not mentally ill. This is an expected reaction to the loss you have experienced.”
   c. “Were you generally dissatisfied with your relationship before your husband’s death?”
   d. “Try not to worry about that right now. You never know what the future brings.”
   ANS: B
   Feedback: Acute grief reactions are expected and therefore not considered mental illness. Downplaying the client’s grief does not appropriately address the client’s concerns. The quality of the relationship does not determine the presence of absence of mental illness.
   PTS: 1 REF: Page and Header: p. 2, Mental Health and Mental Illness OBJ: 1 NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity TOP: Chapter 1: Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing KEY: Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply

Why This Test Bank Matters

Psychiatric-mental health nursing demands mastery of complex theories, communication skills, therapeutic relationships, assessment, and evidence-based interventions. This test bank bridges theory and practice, offering exam-style questions, rationales, and targeted review — helping you prepare with confidence for certification, NCLEX, or unit-based mental health nursing roles.

Who This Is For

– Nursing students in psychiatric/mental health courses
– Registered nurses seeking specialization or certification in mental health care
– Educators and instructors looking for reliable practice question sets
– Graduates preparing for NCLEX® or psychiatric-mental health nursing certification