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 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A group of nursing students is reviewing the results of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify which group as experiencing the greatest number of sad, blue, or depressed days (SBDD)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Women report higher rates of sad, blue, or depressed days in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, likely due to social, hormonal, and caregiving stressors. Men, young adults, and older adults have lower reported rates.
Question 5 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is assessing a woman for possible factors related to suicide. Which of the following would the nurse be least likely to identify?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking is a health risk but less directly linked to suicide compared to poor self-rated health, low education, and drug use, which are strongly associated with increased suicide risk due to their impact on mental health and coping.