ATI LPN
Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice 6th Edition
Chapter 2 : Menta Health and Mental Disorders Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.