Exam 1
50 questions Chapters 1-8
Please review all key terms in the beginning of each chapter, and the key concepts at the
end of each chapter.
Chapter One - Know objectives for the future of mental health.
Chapter Two - Know the major neurotransmitters that influence mental health/illness, the
classifications of the different psychotropic medications, their common side effects and more
severe adverse reactions, which neurotransmitters do particular psychotropic medications affect
Chapter Three - Know Ego Defense Mechanisms, stages of development and developmental
tasks
Chapter Four - Know the difference between treatment settings and their program goals.
Chapter Five - Know the components of the therapeutic relationship (professional intimacy,
power, empathy, respect and trust), the phases of the Nurse-Client relationship, inappropriate
boundaries and the roles of the nurse.
Chapter Six - Know nonverbal cues, therapeutic communication techniques vs non therapeutic
communication techniques
When dealing with verbalized responses that the nurse may make, say each statement or
question to yourself in your head and ask yourself -- does this sound therapeutic or non
therapeutic, how would I respond if a provider said this to me? Does it sound judgmental,
not relevant, snarky, etc.? Make sure you understand what the question is asking for, for
example, the best therapeutic response vs. the least therapeutic response.
Chapter Seven - Know individual, interpersonal and cultural factors that can affect a client's
response to treatment.
Chapter Eight - Know the components of the Mental Status Exam and be familiar with the
techniques, observations, and questions the nurse would use to evaluate the different
components.
Chapter 1 Key Terms & Concepts
Chapter 2 Key Terms & Concepts
Chapter 3 Key Terms & Concepts
Chapter 4 Key Terms & Concepts
Chapter 5 Key Terms & Concepts
Chapter 6 Key Terms & Concepts
Chapter 7 Key Terms & Concepts
Chapter 8 Key Terms & Concepts