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ATI Mental Health Practice Questions Code Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for several hospitalized clients with anorexia nervosa. The nurse would be especially alert for which of the following if noted in the clients' histories?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Depression. Clients with anorexia nervosa often experience co-morbid conditions like depression due to the psychological and emotional impact of the disorder. Depression can exacerbate anorexic behaviors and hinder recovery. Paranoia (
A), primary insomnia (
B), and aggression (
D) are not typically associated with anorexia nervosa. Paranoia is more commonly linked to conditions like schizophrenia, primary insomnia is a sleep disorder, and aggression may occur in various psychiatric disorders but is not a hallmark of anorexia nervosa.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching a group of students about mental health and mental illness, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which of the following as reflecting mental disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because an alteration in mood or thinking is a key characteristic of mental disorders. This indicates a disruption in normal cognitive or emotional processes, which is a defining feature of mental illnesses.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not specifically address the core symptoms of mental disorders. Capacity to interact with others (
A) and ability to deal with stress (
B) are important aspects of mental health but do not necessarily indicate the presence of a mental disorder. Lack of impaired functioning (
D) does not capture the complexity of mental disorders, as individuals can still experience mental health issues even if they are able to function in certain areas of their life.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing student is reading an article about protective factors for mental illness with older adults. The article mentions the individual's ability to adapt successfully to stress, trauma, or chronic adversity. The student identifies this as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1. Resilience refers to the individual's ability to adapt positively to stress, trauma, or adversity.
2. In the context of mental health, resilience is a protective factor against mental illness in older adults.
3. Functional status (
A) refers to the ability to perform activities of daily living and is not related to resilience.
4. Gerotranscendence (
B) is a theory about the developmental stages of aging, not directly related to adaptation to stress.
5. Empty nest (
D) refers to the stage in a parent's life when children have grown up and left home, not related to resilience.
Question 4 of 5
When engaged in a nontherapeutic relationship, which of the following would the nurse identify as occurring first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because in a nontherapeutic relationship, the first step would be the nurse failing to recognize the patient as a person with a need. This sets the foundation for the relationship to be unhelpful and potentially harmful. B, C, and D are incorrect as they are consequences or outcomes of a nontherapeutic relationship, not the initial cause. The nurse-patient relationship starts with the nurse acknowledging the patient's needs to establish trust and promote therapeutic communication.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a class about factors that enhance the risk of suicide, the instructor determines the need for additional teaching when the class identifies which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cautiousness. Cautiousness is not a risk factor for suicide; in fact, being cautious can be a protective factor. Factors like family history of suicide (
A), delusions (
C), and experiencing loss (
D) are known risk factors for suicide. Family history increases susceptibility, delusions may distort reality, and experiencing loss can contribute to feelings of hopelessness.
Therefore, the need for additional teaching is identified when the class incorrectly associates cautiousness with suicide risk.