ATI LPN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 19 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A community health nurse is planning a substance abuse prevention program. Which group would be the best target audience for the nurse to plan a program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: School-age children are ideal for prevention programs as they are at risk but not yet likely addicted, unlike teenagers, parents, or teachers who may need different interventions.
Question 2 of 5
Which statements are important reasons for why the problem of substance abuse must be addressed?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Substance abuse causes prenatal harm, violence, economic losses, and death, but it is increasing, not decreasing, making it a critical issue to address.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following groups could benefit most from prevention programs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children before first use benefit most from prevention due to their impressionability and lack of addiction, unlike adults, older adults, or infants.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following neurochemical influences is a probable cause of substance abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stimulating dopamine pathways in the limbic system produces reinforcing pleasurable effects, driving substance abuse, unlike serotonin, norepinephrine, or GABA imbalances.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client's risk factors for developing a substance abuse disorder. Which family characteristics would the nurse identify as a significant risk factor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children of alcoholics are four times more likely to develop alcoholism, a stronger risk factor than strict discipline, overprotection, or urban environments.