ATI LPN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 21 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Psychosomatic illness refers to physical symptoms that are either created or worsened by psychic influences. Which conditions are thought to be attributed to the connection between mind and body? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Psychosomatic illnesses involve physical symptoms influenced by emotional factors. Diabetes, hypertension, colitis, and headaches can be exacerbated by stress, unlike arthritis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are possible with psychosomatic illness? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Psychosomatic illnesses involve real symptoms that can start, persist, or worsen due to emotional factors, but clients cannot consciously control them.
Question 3 of 5
The client asks the nurse, 'What does having psychosomatic symptoms mean?' What should the nurse reply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psychosomatic symptoms are real physical manifestations caused or worsened by stress or emotions, not imagined or consciously controlled.
Question 4 of 5
Which is the primary gain associated with developing physical symptoms in response to stress?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary gain in psychosomatic illness is the reduction of anxiety or emotional conflict through physical symptom expression.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a somatic symptom illness asks, 'Why do I have these symptoms?' Which would be the appropriate explanation for the nurse to offer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Somatic symptom illnesses involve physical symptoms without an organic basis, involuntarily expressing psychological conflict.