Test Bank for Kaplan and Sadocks Synopsis of Psychiatry Edition 12 All Chapters with Answers and Rationals.pdf

,
, 1.
Reactions to stress are relative rather
than absolute; individual responses to
stress vary.

2.
It is abnormal for identical twins to
react differently to similar stressors.

3.
Identical twins should share the same
temperament and respond similarly to
stress.

4.
Environmental influences to stress
weigh more heavily than genetic
influences.



4. Which client should the nurse anticipate to be most
receptive to psychiatric treatment?
1. A Jewish, female social worker.

2. A Baptist, homeless male.

3. A Catholic, black male.

4. A Protestant, Swedish business executive.



5. A psychiatric nurse intern states, “This client’s use of defense
mechanisms should be eliminated.” Which is a correct evaluation of this nurse’s statement?
1.
Defense mechanisms can be
appropriate responses to stress and
need not be eliminated.

, 2. Defense mechanisms are a maladaptive
attempt of the ego to manage anxiety and
should always be eliminated.



3.
Defense mechanisms, used by
individuals with weak ego integrity,
should be discouraged and not
eliminated.