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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 16 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most commonly supported neuroanatomic theory of schizophrenia suggests which etiology?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased brain tissue in frontal and temporal regions is the primary neuroanatomic theory for schizophrenia etiology, unlike neurochemical theories involving dopamine or serotonin.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse reviews current literature and identifies that which of the following are included in current studies of biologic theories regarding the etiology of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Biologic theories include genetics, decreased brain volume, abnormal brain function, and immunovirology (viral response), but no specific pathologic structure has been identified.
Question 3 of 5
The student nurse correctly recognizes that which one of the following findings is best supported by genetic studies in the etiology of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Genetic studies, particularly twin studies, show schizophrenia is partially inherited, with a 50% risk in identical twins, ruling out no or weak genetic correlations.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing for negative symptoms of schizophrenia in a newly admitted client. The nurse would note which behavior as indicative of a negative symptom?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hesitancy to answer reflects alogia, a negative symptom, unlike associative looseness, delusions, or echopraxia, which are positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
Question 5 of 5
The client with schizophrenia believes the student nurses are there to spy on the clients. The client is suffering from which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Believing nurses are spying indicates delusions, fixed false beliefs, distinct from hallucinations (false perceptions), anhedonia (lack of pleasure), or ideas of reference (external events with personal meaning).