ATI LPN
Test Bank for Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice
Chapter 2 : Menta Health and Mental Disorders Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient and notes the information below. Which of the following would be found on Axis III?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Axis III in the DSM-IV-TR includes general medical conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and cellulitis. Cocaine dependence and bipolar I disorder are Axis I, homelessness is Axis IV, and arrests are not typically included in DSM axes.
Question 5 of 5
A college-aged student and his friend arrive at the student health center. The friend reports that the patient has been having difficulties concentrating, remembering, and thinking. He?s had quite a few research papers due this past week. After ruling out other problems, the nurse determines that the patient is experiencing a culture-bound syndrome. Which of the following would the nurse most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brain fog, often associated with stress or academic overload in Western college settings, is a culture-bound syndrome characterized by difficulties in concentration, memory, and thinking, fitting the described symptoms.