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ATI Engage Mental Health Personality Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
After interviewing a patient about social supports, the nurse determines that the patient is experiencing emotional support from these social supports based on which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the statement reflects emotional support through the availability of someone to talk to, which is a key aspect of emotional support. Choice B refers to instrumental support (help with tasks), C refers to tangible support (financial assistance), and D refers to informational support (providing health-related information). Emotional support involves providing empathy, listening, and understanding, making choice A the most appropriate selection in this context.
Question 2 of 5
A group of students is reviewing information about anxiety disorders in preparation for a class examination. The students demonstrate understanding of the material when they state which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Women experience anxiety disorders more often than do men. This is because research consistently shows that women are indeed more likely to experience anxiety disorders compared to men. Factors such as hormonal differences, societal pressures, and biological vulnerabilities contribute to this gender difference. Explanation for why other choices are incorrect: A: Anxiety disorders do not rank second to depression in psychiatric illnesses being treated. Depression is actually more prevalent. C: Most anxiety disorders are chronic and can last for a long time, rather than being short-term with full recovery. D: Anxiety disorders are more common in adolescents and adults, rather than in children.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the neighborhood clinic. The client tells the nurse that ever since he was an adolescent, he has avoided social situations because he has 'one ear that is obviously bigger than the other ear.' The nurse observes that one of the client's ears does not appear to be larger than the other ear. The nurse suspects that the client may be experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Body dysmorphic disorder. Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with a perceived flaw in physical appearance that is not observable or appears minor to others. In this scenario, the client's belief that one ear is significantly larger than the other, when it is not observable to the nurse, aligns with symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder. This disorder often leads to significant distress and impaired social functioning. A: Complex somatic symptom disorder involves a preoccupation with physical symptoms, but the client's concern is about appearance, not physical symptoms. B: Functional neurologic symptoms involve neurological symptoms without a known neurological condition, which is not evident in this case. C: Factitious disorder involves fabricating or exaggerating symptoms for psychological reasons, which is not the case here.
Question 4 of 5
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about disruptive behavior disorders. The students demonstrate understanding of the topic when they identify which of the following as an externalizing disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Conduct disorder. Conduct disorder is categorized as an externalizing disorder because it involves behaviors that are directed outward, such as aggression, defiance, and rule-breaking. This disorder is characterized by violating the rights of others and societal norms. In contrast, anxiety (choice A) and depression (choice B) are internalizing disorders, which involve inward-directed emotions and thoughts. Schizophrenia (choice C) is a psychotic disorder marked by disturbances in thinking, emotions, and behavior, and is not classified as an externalizing disorder. Conduct disorder fits the criteria of an externalizing disorder due to its focus on disruptive and antisocial behaviors.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a young adult in the mental health clinic. The client tells the nurse that he was physically neglected as a child. The nurse should assess the client for symptoms of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Major depression. Physical neglect during childhood can lead to feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, which are common symptoms of major depression. The nurse should assess the client for signs such as persistent sadness, changes in appetite or sleep, low energy, and thoughts of suicide. B: Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder characterized by hallucinations and delusions, not directly related to childhood neglect. C: Narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, not typically linked to childhood neglect. D: Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent panic attacks, not directly associated with childhood neglect.