ATI LPN
Test Bank for Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice
Chapter 2 : Menta Health and Mental Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation about mental disorders and plans to include how mental disorders are different from medical disorders. Which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mental disorders are characterized by a cluster of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that cause distress or impairment, unlike medical disorders, which often have clear biological markers or laboratory tests.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would a nurse identify as being categorized as Axis I in the DSM-IV-TR?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Axis I in the DSM-IV-TR includes clinical disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder and anorexia nervosa. Paranoid personality disorder and mental retardation are Axis II, unemployment is Axis IV, and coronary artery disease is Axis III.
Question 3 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is providing care for a patient with a mental disorder. The patient is participating in the decision-making process. The nurse interprets this as which component of recovery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-direction, a key component of the recovery model, involves patients actively participating in their treatment decisions, reflecting autonomy and personal agency.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is explaining recovery to the family of a patient diagnosed with a mental disorder. Which statement would be most appropriate for the nurse to include about this process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recovery model emphasizes helping individuals with mental disorders live meaningful, fulfilling lives to their fullest potential, focusing on strengths and personal goals rather than a linear cure.
Question 5 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is preparing a presentation about recovery for a group of newly hired nurses for the mental health facility. Which of the following would the nurse identify as one of the most important concepts?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hope is a foundational concept in the recovery model, as it inspires individuals to believe in their potential for recovery and motivates engagement in treatment and personal growth.