Chapter 23: Introduction to Psychopathology

Chapter 23: Introduction to Psychopathology

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which argument effectively supports the importance of funding services for persons with mental illness in the United States?

a.	During any given year 25% of Americans are affected by mental disorders.
b.	Increasing toxins in the environment are increasing the incidence of mental illness.
c.	The high prevalence of mental illness is directly linked to increasing violence in the media.
d.	The incidence of mental illness is increasing because of deterioration of the American family.

 

 

ANS:  A

Funding is justified based on the high incidence of mental illness. The origins of mental illness are multifaceted. It is overly simplistic to associate these problems with one or two variables.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Understanding        REF:   p. 242-243      TOP:   Nursing process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

 

2. What is the purpose of the DSM-V?

a.	It provides a detailed list of clinical psychiatric disorders.
b.	It details data and statistics about mental disorders in the United States.
c.	It serves as the official American resource manual detailing diagnostic criteria of psychiatric disorders.
d.	It acts as a compendium of the international demographics of substance abuse and mental disorders.

 

 

ANS:  C

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) is published by the American Psychiatric Association. It provides diagnostic criteria for mental and substance abuse disorders and is used throughout the United States. The other options are not descriptive of the DSM-V.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Understanding        REF:   p. 242-243      TOP:   Nursing process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

 

3. What is the most prevalent psychopathologic condition diagnosed in the United States?

a.	Schizophrenia
b.	Mood disorder
c.	Anxiety disorder
d.	Alcohol dependency

 

 

ANS:  C

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent, followed by mood disorders and alcohol disorders.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Understanding        REF:   p. 242-243

TOP:   Nursing process: Assessment           MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

 

4. Which assessment finding should be documented as subjective information?

a.	Flushed face
b.	White blood cell (WBC) count 12,000 cells/mL
c.	Lithium level 1.2 mEq/L
d.	Reports of abdominal pain

 

 

ANS:  D

Subjective data are what the patient relates to the nurse such as reports of pain. Objective data are measurable data obtained by the nurse.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying                REF:   p. 242-243

TOP:   Nursing process: Implementation     MSC:  NCLEX: Physiologic Integrity