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ATI Active Learning Template Basic Concept Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which patient has the greatest risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the patient's behavior of searching for child pornography indicates a high risk for acting on harmful impulses. This behavior is illegal and harmful to children, suggesting severe mental health issues.
Choice B may indicate relationship problems but not immediate risk of harm.
Choice C involves inappropriate behavior but not necessarily self-harm.
Choice D indicates concerning thoughts but not immediate risk of harm to oneself. Suicidal risk is highest when an individual shows dangerous behaviors or intentions, such as in choice A.
Question 2 of 5
In understanding the role of victim and perpetrator, the act of evidence collection is enhanced. What knowledge base assists in caring for the injured victim?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, Medical-surgical nursing skills. Evidence collection in caring for injured victims requires knowledge of assessing and treating physical injuries, which falls under the domain of medical-surgical nursing. Legal aspects (
A) are important for documentation but not direct care. Testifying in court (
B) and collaborating with law practitioners (
C) are not essential for providing immediate care to the victim.
Therefore, D is the most relevant choice.
Question 3 of 5
Building trust is an important technique for nurses to provide. What professional QSEN competency does this demonstrate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: client-centered care. Building trust is an essential component of client-centered care, where the nurse respects the patient's values, preferences, and needs. Trust is crucial for effective communication and collaboration in healthcare. Nursing assessment (
A) focuses on gathering patient data, client teaching (
B) involves educating patients, and quality improvement (
D) pertains to enhancing healthcare processes. However, building trust aligns most closely with client-centered care as it emphasizes the patient's perspective and fosters a therapeutic relationship.
Question 4 of 5
What is one reason why personality disorders can be difficult to diagnose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because individuals with personality disorders often lack insight into their condition and may not seek help. This can lead to underreporting of symptoms and reluctance to engage in treatment. Maladaptive behaviors (
B) are a symptom of personality disorders, not a reason for difficulty in diagnosis. Lack of reliable health history (
C) may hinder diagnosis but is not specific to personality disorders. Lack of emotional response (
D) from the client may be a symptom of certain personality disorders but is not the main reason for difficulty in diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit has a nursing diagnosis of nonadherence R/T antipsychotic medications. In which role is the nurse functioning when checking for"cheeking"?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Medication manager. Checking for "cheeking" refers to the nurse's role in ensuring that the client is not hiding or storing their medications in their mouth instead of swallowing them, which could lead to nonadherence. As a medication manager, the nurse is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the client's medication administration to promote adherence and safety. The other choices are incorrect because:
A: Advocate - Advocacy involves supporting the client's rights and preferences, which is important but not directly related to checking for "cheeking".
B: Educator - While educating the client about the importance of taking medications as prescribed is crucial, it does not specifically address the task of checking for "cheeking".
D: Counselor - Counseling focuses on addressing emotional and psychological issues, which is not the primary concern when checking for "cheeking".