ATI LPN
Test Bank for Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice
Chapter 16 : Mental Health Promotion for Young and Middle-Aged Adults Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 72-year-old woman is participating in a health fair that is being held at a local community center. Basic psychiatric screening will be provided by mental health professionals. Which of the following problems would this screening most likely reveal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cognitive impairment, such as dementia, is most likely in a 72-year-old due to age-related risks. Anxiety and mood disorders are possible, but cognitive issues are more prevalent in older adults. Psychosocial impairment is too broad and less specific.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is participating as a speaker in a public workshop on the topic of promoting mental health in young and middle-aged adults. The nurse tells the audience that age, unemployment, and lower education are risk factors associated with mental illness. A woman raises her hand and asks, 'Does that mean because I only have a 10th grade education and am unemployed that I will develop a mental illness?' Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The response 'No, not necessarily; it just means that there is an increased chance that you might' accurately clarifies that risk factors increase likelihood, not certainty, of mental illness. Other options are misleading, overly definitive, or dismissive of the woman?s concern.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation for mental health promotion for young and middle-aged adults and is planning to address changes in family structure. Which of the following would the nurse include as reflecting marriage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Those marrying in their teens are more likely to divorce due to immaturity and economic stressors, a well-documented trend. Peak marriage age is slightly younger, middle-aged adults may not always be married, and 23?27 is not specifically linked to divorce.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing an in-service program for a group of nurses who are providing home care to middle-aged adults. When describing the typical caregiver, which characteristics would the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Typical caregivers for middle-aged adults are often female (
A) and married (
C), reflecting societal roles and family structures. The average age is closer to 50, many work outside the home, and median income is higher than $20,000/year, making B, D, and E less accurate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a middle-aged adult for possible biologic risk factor associated with mental illness. Which of the following would the nurse identify as placing this patient at increased risk? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Biologic risk factors for mental illness in middle-aged adults include loss of lens elasticity affecting self-esteem (
C), changes in brain structure impacting cognition (
D), and decreased metabolic rate leading to weight gain and low activity (E), all linked to depression or anxiety. Skin changes (
A) are cosmetic, and enhanced respiratory efficiency (
B) is inaccurate.