BOYD - PSYCHIATRIC - MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING - EXAM 3 - CHAPS.
22-32 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
schizophrenia - correct answer-DSM describes schizophrenia as a *spectrum*- "split mind"
probably caused by a *combination of factors*-
genetic predisposition
biochemical dysfunction
physiological factors
psychosocial stress
requires treatment that is *comprehensive & presented in a multidisciplinary effort* such as pharmaco
therapy & various forms of psychological care-
living skills
social skills therapy
rehabilitation
recovery
family therapy
of all mental illnesses, schizophrenia probably causes more-
lengthy hospitalizations
chaos in family life
exorbitant costs to people and governments
fears
*risk for suicide* is a major concern
,1/3 of people with schizophrenia *attempt suicide* & about 1 in 10 die from the act
nature of schizophrenia - correct answer-*psychosis*-
a severe mental condition in which there is a disorganization of the personality
deterioration in *social functioning*
loss of contact with, or distortion of *reality*
there may be evidence of *hallucinations & delusional thinking*
causes disturbances in *thought processes, perception & affect*
there is a severe deterioration of *social & occupational functioning*
symptoms generally appear in *late adolescence or early adulthood*
symptoms may also occur in middle or late adult life
phase I - correct answer-*premorbid phase*
clear evidence of illness, distinctive personality traits or behaviors
social maladjustment
antagonistic thoughts & behavior
shy & withdrawn
,poor peer relationships
doing poorly in school
antisocial behavior
phase II - correct answer-*prodromal phase*
*(average 2-5 years)*
lasts from a few weeks to a few years, includes-
deterioration in role functioning & social withdrawal
substantial functional impairment
sleep disturbance
anxiety
irritability
depressed mood
poor concentration
fatigue
perceptual abnormalities
, ideas of reference
suspiciousness
herald the onset of psychosis
phase III - correct answer-*acute psychotic episode*
chronic illness
characterized by acute episodes, symptoms are more pronounced
delusions
hallucinations
impairment in work, social relations & self-care
phase IV - correct answer-*residual phase*
symptoms are similar to those of the prodromal phase
flat affect
impairment in role functioning are prominent
prognosis of schizophrenia - correct answer-*return to full premorbid functioning is not common*
factors associated with a *positive prognosis*-
HEALTH NURSING - EXAM 3 - CHAPS.
22-32 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
schizophrenia - correct answer-DSM describes schizophrenia as a *spectrum*- "split mind"
probably caused by a *combination of factors*-
genetic predisposition
biochemical dysfunction
physiological factors
psychosocial stress
requires treatment that is *comprehensive & presented in a multidisciplinary effort* such as pharmaco
therapy & various forms of psychological care-
living skills
social skills therapy
rehabilitation
recovery
family therapy
of all mental illnesses, schizophrenia probably causes more-
lengthy hospitalizations
chaos in family life
exorbitant costs to people and governments
fears
*risk for suicide* is a major concern
,1/3 of people with schizophrenia *attempt suicide* & about 1 in 10 die from the act
nature of schizophrenia - correct answer-*psychosis*-
a severe mental condition in which there is a disorganization of the personality
deterioration in *social functioning*
loss of contact with, or distortion of *reality*
there may be evidence of *hallucinations & delusional thinking*
causes disturbances in *thought processes, perception & affect*
there is a severe deterioration of *social & occupational functioning*
symptoms generally appear in *late adolescence or early adulthood*
symptoms may also occur in middle or late adult life
phase I - correct answer-*premorbid phase*
clear evidence of illness, distinctive personality traits or behaviors
social maladjustment
antagonistic thoughts & behavior
shy & withdrawn
,poor peer relationships
doing poorly in school
antisocial behavior
phase II - correct answer-*prodromal phase*
*(average 2-5 years)*
lasts from a few weeks to a few years, includes-
deterioration in role functioning & social withdrawal
substantial functional impairment
sleep disturbance
anxiety
irritability
depressed mood
poor concentration
fatigue
perceptual abnormalities
, ideas of reference
suspiciousness
herald the onset of psychosis
phase III - correct answer-*acute psychotic episode*
chronic illness
characterized by acute episodes, symptoms are more pronounced
delusions
hallucinations
impairment in work, social relations & self-care
phase IV - correct answer-*residual phase*
symptoms are similar to those of the prodromal phase
flat affect
impairment in role functioning are prominent
prognosis of schizophrenia - correct answer-*return to full premorbid functioning is not common*
factors associated with a *positive prognosis*-
