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ATI Engage Mental Health Personality Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
After interviewing a patient about social supports, the nurse determines that the patient is experiencing emotional support from these social supports based on which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the statement reflects emotional support through the availability of someone to talk to, which is a key aspect of emotional support.
Choice B refers to instrumental support (help with tasks), C refers to tangible support (financial assistance), and D refers to informational support (providing health-related information). Emotional support involves providing empathy, listening, and understanding, making choice A the most appropriate selection in this context.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is talking with a patient, and 5 minutes remain in the session. Another patient comes to the door of the room, interrupts, and says to the nurse, "I really need to talk to you." The nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it acknowledges the interrupting patient's needs while respecting the current patient's time. By informing the interrupting patient that the current session has 5 more minutes, the nurse sets clear expectations and boundaries. This approach prioritizes both patients' needs and manages the situation effectively.
A: Inviting the interrupting patient to join in the session with the current patient may not be appropriate as it could compromise the current patient's confidentiality and disrupt the ongoing session.
B: Directly refusing to talk with the interrupting patient may come off as dismissive and unprofessional, potentially escalating the situation.
C: Ending the current session abruptly to attend to the interrupting patient disregards the current patient's time and needs, leading to a poor patient experience.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a young adult in the mental health clinic. The client tells the nurse that he was physically neglected as a child. The nurse should assess the client for symptoms of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Major depression. Physical neglect during childhood can lead to feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, which are common symptoms of major depression. The nurse should assess the client for signs such as persistent sadness, changes in appetite or sleep, low energy, and thoughts of suicide.
B: Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder characterized by hallucinations and delusions, not directly related to childhood neglect.
C: Narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, not typically linked to childhood neglect.
D: Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent panic attacks, not directly associated with childhood neglect.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the assessment data of a patient diagnosed with a mental illness. The patient is to be prescribed medication to treat the illness. The nurse would identify changes in which laboratory values as being the least significant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A (Hemoglobin)
Rationale: Hemoglobin levels are not typically affected by medications used to treat mental illnesses. ALT, BUN, and serum creatinine levels are commonly monitored due to potential medication side effects on liver and kidney function. Hemoglobin is primarily related to oxygen-carrying capacity and anemia, not directly affected by mental health medications.
Question 5 of 5
A female patient is an adolescent who recently tried to overdose because her boyfriend broke up with her. Her father is a single parent, and he has been drinking excessively to cope with his stress. The patient tells the nurse that whenever she needs to talk to her father, he is always drunk or away drinking with his drinking buddies. Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient's family?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Compromised Family Coping. This choice is appropriate because the patient's family is struggling to cope effectively with the stressors they are facing. The father's excessive drinking and absence are impacting the patient's emotional well-being and ability to communicate with her father. This diagnosis reflects the family's inability to effectively manage the situation.
A: Ineffective Family Therapeutic Regimen Management does not directly address the family's coping mechanisms.
C: Ineffective Denial does not capture the family's overall coping ability and focuses more on individual denial behavior.
D: Caregiver Role Strain may not fully encompass the family's overall coping difficulties and the impact on the patient's well-being.
In summary, choice B is the most appropriate as it directly addresses the family's struggle to cope with the stressors, highlighting the need for nursing intervention to support their coping mechanisms.