A Nurse Presents a Community Education Program About Mental Illness

question 30

Multiple Choice

A nurse presents a community education program about mental illness. Which comment by a participant best demonstrates a correct understanding of mental illness from a biological perspective?

• A) "Some people experience life events so traumatic that they cannot be overcome."
• B) "Disturbed and conflicted family relationships are usually a starting place for mental illness."
• C) "My friend has had bipolar disorder for years and many problems have resulted. It's not her fault."
• D) "Mental illness is the result of developmental complications that cause a person not to grow to their full potential."

Distinguish between the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI).

Identify and explain the biases in the CPI calculation.

Understand how technological advancements affect CPI calculations.

Recognize the largest component of the CPI based on consumer spending.

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Definitions:

Serotonin

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that has a key role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness, as well as regulating sleep, digestion, and other bodily functions.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including mood, sleep, learning, motivation, and reward.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty covering that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Neural Impulses

Electrical impulses moving through neurons that convey data across the nervous system.