ATI LPN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 7 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the anxiety level of a young school-age child. The nurse encourages the child to express feelings through the use of toys in a play situation. The purpose for this approach to assessment is largely related to which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A client's age can influence how he or she expresses illness. A young child may lack the understanding and ability to describe his or her feelings, which may make management of the disorder more challenging.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching decision-making skills to a client with dependent personality disorder. According to Erikson, the likely cause of the client developing dependent personality is failure to meet the critical task of which developmental stage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failure to complete the critical task of industry versus inferiority results in a negative outcome, impeding the development of confidence in one's abilities, which can contribute to dependent personality traits.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following statements is most accurate regarding the age at onset of a mental illness such as schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Persons who are diagnosed with schizophrenia at a younger age at onset have poorer outcomes, such as more negative signs and less effective coping skills, than do people with a later age at onset.
Question 4 of 5
Genetics have been shown to play which of the following roles in a person's mental and emotional health?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Although specific genetic links have not been identified for several mental disorders, research has shown that disorders like bipolar disorder, major depression, and alcoholism tend to appear more frequently in families.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following statements about the roles that biologic makeup plays in a client's emotional responses is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Biologic differences can affect a client's response to treatment with psychotropic drugs, influencing the efficacy and side effects of medications.