ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of anxiety. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements about the neurophysiologic manifestations of anxiety as correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: The cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical circuit (CST
C) of the brain is associated with feelings of fear. This is because the CSTC circuit is involved in processing emotions, such as fear and anxiety. The prefrontal cortex, striatum, thalamus, and amygdala are key components of this circuit. The prefrontal cortex plays a role in regulating emotions, while the amygdala processes emotional responses, particularly fear. The striatum and thalamus are involved in transmitting information within this circuit.
Therefore, when a client is experiencing manifestations of anxiety, it is likely that the CSTC circuit is activated, leading to feelings of fear.
Summary:
B: The amygdala-centered (AC
C) circuit is not associated with feelings of apprehension but rather with processing emotional responses like fear.
C: The CSTC circuit is not specifically associated with phobias, as phobias involve specific irrational fears rather
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