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ATI Engage Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
When Melissa was a small child, she insisted that she was a boy, refused to wear dresses, and wanted to be called Mitch. As Melissa reached puberty, she no longer displayed a desire to be male. This change in identity is considered:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Rationale:
Choice C, "Normal," is correct because many children go through phases where they experiment with gender identity. Melissa's behavior was typical of a child exploring their identity and is not indicative of a permanent gender identity. Gender dysphoria (
A) involves persistent distress due to a disconnect between assigned gender and gender identity, which doesn't apply here. Reaction formation (
B) involves expressing the opposite of one's true feelings, which doesn't fit the scenario. Early transgender syndrome (
D) is a made-up term and not a recognized psychological concept.
Question 2 of 5
To determine a patient's legal sanity or competency, the psychiatric forensic nurse must assess all of the following, except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because when assessing a patient's legal sanity or competency, the focus should be on the individual's mental state and capacity to understand their actions, not their social network. A: The ability to distinguish right from wrong is essential as it relates to legal standards for sanity. B: Understanding the nature of the act is crucial in determining competency. C: Evaluating the defendant's mental state at the time of the act helps in understanding their mental capacity during the incident. Incorrect choices A, B, and C are directly related to assessing legal sanity and competency, while choice D is not relevant to this assessment.
Question 3 of 5
What term is defined as the ability to obtain, understand, synthesize, communicate, and apply health-related information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: personal health literacy. Personal health literacy refers to an individual's ability to access, understand, evaluate, and communicate health information to make informed decisions about their health. This term specifically focuses on an individual's skills and capabilities in managing health-related information.
A: Advanced directives are legal documents that outline an individual's wishes regarding medical treatment in the event they are unable to communicate their preferences. This is not the same as the ability to understand and apply health-related information.
C: Organizational health literacy refers to an organization's capacity to provide health information and services effectively to its members or employees. This choice does not address an individual's personal ability to manage health information.
D: Information literacy is the ability to access, evaluate, and use information effectively. While this is a related concept, personal health literacy is more specific to health-related information and decision-making.
Question 4 of 5
What is one of the characteristics shared by most personality disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: dysfunctional relationships. Most personality disorders involve difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy relationships, which is a common characteristic across various types of personality disorders. This is due to underlying issues with emotional regulation, impulsivity, and distorted perceptions of self and others. In contrast, fear of attention (
A) is not a defining feature of personality disorders, short onset of duration (
B) is not typically seen as these disorders are long-standing, and a history of violence (
C) is not universal to all personality disorders.
Question 5 of 5
On an inpatient psychiatric unit, which of the following actions exemplify the nurse's role of teacher?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Rationale:
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Choice C is correct because teaching involves presenting information to enhance understanding.
- Teaching aids in promoting client and family knowledge about mental illness.
- This empowers them to make informed decisions and participate in treatment.
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Choices A and B involve assessment and orientation tasks, not directly related to teaching.
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Choice D focuses on maintaining a therapeutic environment, not teaching content.