ATI LPN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 14 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that which one of the following statements is true about stress and anxiety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stress is defined as the wear and tear on the body caused by life's demands, while anxiety is a response to stress involving feelings of dread.
Question 2 of 5
The nursing student understands correctly when identifying which objective is appropriate for all clients with anxiety disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Developing alternative responses to anxiety-provoking situations is a key objective for managing anxiety disorders effectively.
Question 3 of 5
An anxiolytic agent, lorazepam (Ativan), has been prescribed for the client. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate to the nurse that client education about this medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lorazepam relieves anxiety symptoms to aid problem-solving, but does not eliminate anxiety or lack risk of dependence.
Question 4 of 5
Which techniques would be most effective for a client who has situational phobias? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Flooding and systematic desensitization are behavioral therapies effective for phobias, unlike assertiveness training or decatastrophizing, which address general anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows that which of the following are stages in Selye's general adaptation syndrome? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Selye's general adaptation syndrome includes the alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion stages, but not coping or panic stages.