ATI LPN
Test Bank for Psychiatric Nursing: Contemporary Practice
Chapter 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has attempted suicide with a drug overdose has been released from an inpatient setting and has returned to school. The patient continues to need routine psychiatric services. The nurse anticipates that this patient will most likely be referred to which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An intensive outpatient program is appropriate for a patient needing routine psychiatric services post-inpatient care, offering structured therapy several times a week while allowing the patient to maintain daily activities like school.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing instructor is explaining the concept of the continuum of care to a group of students. Which of the following would the nurse include in this description?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The continuum of care in mental health is an integrated system that provides comprehensive services across a range of settings, from acute care for severe illness to outpatient support for wellness, ensuring seamless care delivery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a community education program for a local women?s club on the topic of managed care in mental health. Which of the following would the nurse include as the main focus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Managed care in mental health focuses on improving access to cost-effective services, such as outpatient care, to reduce reliance on expensive inpatient stays while maintaining quality care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing information about the various types of outpatient mental health care programs. The nurse demonstrates understanding of these types when identifying which of the following as involved in providing the most intensive outpatient nursing care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Partial hospitalization programs provide the most intensive outpatient care, offering structured, daily therapeutic interventions for several hours, typically 5-7 days a week, for patients needing significant support.
Question 5 of 5
As part of an interdisciplinary team, a nurse is assisting with a patient assessment to determine the most appropriate setting for treatment. The team decides that an acute ambulatory setting would be most appropriate. Which of the following would support the team?s decision?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An acute ambulatory setting, such as a partial hospitalization program, is appropriate for patients with moderate to severe symptoms who can still function with structured outpatient support, avoiding inpatient care.