ATI LPN
Test Bank for Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice
Chapter 2 : Menta Health and Mental Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
A group of students are reviewing the multiaxial diagnostic system of the DSM-IV-TR. The students demonstrate understanding of the axes when they identify that each axis represents which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Each axis in the DSM-IV-TR represents a distinct domain of information (e.g., clinical disorders, personality disorders, medical conditions, psychosocial stressors, and functioning) to provide a comprehensive diagnostic picture.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing student is assigned to care for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. When talking about this patient in a clinical postconference, the student would use which terminology when referring to the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Person-first language, such as 'person with schizophrenia,' is preferred to avoid defining the individual by their diagnosis, reducing stigma and promoting respectful communication.
Question 3 of 5
Mrs. Green is a patient on a psychiatric unit. At the time of her admission, her dog was killed when a car accidentally ran over it; in addition to that, she just found out that her mother has been diagnosed with colon cancer. This information would be addressed in which DSM-IV axis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Psychosocial and environmental problems, such as the death of a pet and a family member?s serious illness, are documented on Axis IV in the DSM-IV-TR, as they contribute to the patient?s mental health context.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing student is reviewing journal articles about major depression. One of the articles describes the number of persons newly diagnosed with the disorder during the past year. The student interprets this as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disorder (e.g., major depression) diagnosed within a specific time period, such as the past year.
Question 5 of 5
While working in a community mental health treatment center, the nurse overhears one of the receptionists saying that one of the patients is really psycho. Later in the day, the nurse talks with the receptionist about the comment. This action by the nurse demonstrates an attempt to address which issue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The receptionist?s use of 'psycho' reflects public stigma, a negative stereotype about mental illness. The nurse?s action aims to address this stigma by promoting respectful language and attitudes.