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ATI Engage Mental Health Personality Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Four teenagers died in an automobile accident. One week later, which behavior by the parents of these teenagers most clearly demonstrates resilience?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because creating a scholarship fund at their child's high school demonstrates resilience by channeling their grief into a positive and productive endeavor that honors their child's memory. This action shows the parents are able to cope with their loss by making a meaningful impact on the community.
A: Visiting the grave daily may indicate difficulty moving forward and may hinder the grieving process.
B: Returning to employment immediately could be a way to avoid facing the emotional impact of the loss.
C: Discussing the accident within the family only may limit the support and healing that can come from seeking help outside the family circle.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A group of students is reviewing information about anxiety disorders in preparation for a class examination. The students demonstrate understanding of the material when they state which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Women experience anxiety disorders more often than do men. This is because research consistently shows that women are indeed more likely to experience anxiety disorders compared to men. Factors such as hormonal differences, societal pressures, and biological vulnerabilities contribute to this gender difference.
Explanation for why other choices are incorrect:
A: Anxiety disorders do not rank second to depression in psychiatric illnesses being treated. Depression is actually more prevalent.
C: Most anxiety disorders are chronic and can last for a long time, rather than being short-term with full recovery.
D: Anxiety disorders are more common in adolescents and adults, rather than in children.
Question 4 of 5
A patient repeatedly stated, "I'm stupi" Which statement by that patient would show progress resulting from cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it shows a shift in thinking from a global, negative self-view to a more specific acknowledgement of occasional mistakes. This demonstrates progress in cognitive restructuring, a key component of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Choice B reflects a pattern of negative thinking without self-reflection, while choice C indicates a fear of failure in trying new things.
Choice D shows self-criticism without recognition of potential for improvement. Overall, choice A is the most indicative of cognitive-behavioral therapy progress by acknowledging specific instances of behavior rather than a global self-assessment.
Question 5 of 5
What is the number one chronic illness according to the National Council on Aging?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: arthritis. Arthritis is the number one chronic illness according to the National Council on Aging due to its high prevalence among older adults. Arthritis causes joint pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility, impacting quality of life. Heart failure (
A) and hypertension (
D) are also common chronic conditions but are not ranked as the number one chronic illness by the National Council on Aging. Diabetes (
B) is a significant chronic illness but is not the primary focus of the National Council on Aging's ranking. Arthritis's impact on daily functioning and quality of life makes it the top chronic illness for older adults.