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ATI LPN · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Crisis Scenarios Quiz for PN Students

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Question 1 of 5

Which individual is demonstrating the highest level of resilience? One who:

A. is able to repress stressors.

B. becomes depressed after the death of a spouse.

C. lives in a shelter for two years after the home is destroyed by fire.

D. takes a temporary job to maintain financial stability after loss of a permanent job.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: takes a temporary job to maintain financial stability after loss of a permanent job.

Question 2 of 5

Which nonpharmacologic treatment modality is recommended for depression?

A. Biofeedback

B. Dialectical behavioral therapy

C. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy

D. Supportive group therapy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Supportive group therapy

Question 3 of 5

A 45-year-old woman with a history of depression tells a nurse in her doctor's office that she has difficulty with sexual arousal and is fearful that her husband will have an affair. Which of the following factors would the nurse identify as least significant in contributing to the client's sexual difficulty?

A. Education and work history

B. Medication used

C. Physical health status

D. Quality of spousal relationship

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Education and work history

Question 4 of 5

Which factor is least important in the decision regarding whether a victim of family violence can safely remain in the home?

A. The availability of appropriate community shelters

B. The nonabusing caretaker's ability to intervene on the client's behalf

C. The client's possible response to relocation

D. The family's socioeconomic status

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The family's socioeconomic status

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a client in crisis. When assessing the client's perception of the precipitating event that led to the crisis, which is the most appropriate question?

A. with whom do you live?

B. who is available to help you?

C. what leads you to seek help now?

D. what do you usually do to feel better?

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: what leads you to seek help now?

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