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ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2024 Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
What platform is commonly used for hosting online communities and support groups for clients and families?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: social media platforms. They are commonly used for hosting online communities and support groups due to their user-friendly interface, accessibility, and communication features. Social media allows for easy interaction among members, sharing information, and building a sense of community. Video game forums (
A) are more focused on gaming discussions. Encrypted email services (
C) prioritize privacy and security in communication, not community-building. Corporate intranets (
D) are internal networks for employees, not suitable for client and family support groups.
Question 2 of 5
Gilbert, age 19, is described by his parents as a 'moody child' with an onset of odd behavior about at age 14, which caused Gilbert to suffer academically and socially. Gilbert has lost the ability to complete household chores, is reluctant to leave the house, and is obsessed with the locks on the windows and doors. Due to Gilbert's early and slow onset of what is now recognized as schizophrenia, his prognosis is considered:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D:
To have a less positive outcome. Gilbert's symptoms, including academic decline, social withdrawal, and fixation on locks, are indicative of schizophrenia. Given his early onset and gradual progression, his prognosis is less favorable. Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that can lead to significant impairments in daily functioning. While medication and psychosocial interventions can help manage symptoms, the course of schizophrenia is often characterized by relapses and remissions, making the overall outcome less positive.
Therefore, option D is the most suitable choice based on Gilbert's presentation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stool culture that is positive for Clostridium difficile. Which of the following infection control precautions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B (Place the client in a private room)
Rationale:
1. Clostridium difficile is spread through fecal-oral route.
2. Placing the client in a private room prevents transmission to other clients.
3. Private room allows for dedicated equipment and prevents cross-contamination.
Summary:
A: Wearing a face shield is not necessary for Clostridium difficile, transmission is not airborne.
C: Negative pressure room is not required, private room is sufficient.
D: Alcohol-based hand rub is not effective against Clostridium difficile spores.
Question 4 of 5
A woman comes to the clinic for a routine visit. While interviewing the client and obtaining a sexual history, the client states, 'I've always wondered what is happening in my body when I become sexually aroused.' The nurse would incorporate an understanding of which of the following as the control mechanism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Parasympathetic nervous system. When a person becomes sexually aroused, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for promoting relaxation and increasing blood flow to the genital area, facilitating arousal. This physiological response is a part of the body's control mechanism for sexual arousal. The sympathetic nervous system (choice
A) is responsible for the fight or flight response and not directly involved in sexual arousal control. The endocrine system (choice
B) regulates hormone production but is not the primary control mechanism for sexual arousal. The central nervous system (choice
D) includes the brain and spinal cord but is not the specific control mechanism for sexual arousal.
Question 5 of 5
When obtaining a client's history, the nurse determines that the client has been experiencing delusions and hallucinations for the past 3 months, which has caused some problems in his ability to function on a daily basis at work. He also is exhibiting catatonic excitement, echopraxia, loose associations, and pressured speech. The nurse suspects which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Schizophreniform disorder. This disorder is characterized by symptoms similar to schizophrenia but lasting between 1 to 6 months. In this case, the client has been experiencing delusions, hallucinations, catatonic excitement, echopraxia, loose associations, and pressured speech for the past 3 months. This aligns with the timeframe and symptomatology of schizophreniform disorder.
A: Schizophrenia is a long-term mental disorder lasting for at least 6 months. The client's symptoms have been present for only 3 months, making schizophrenia less likely.
B: Schizoaffective disorder involves both psychotic symptoms and mood disturbances. There is no mention of mood disturbances in the client's presentation, making this choice less likely.
C: Brief Psychotic disorder involves sudden onset of psychotic symptoms lasting less than 1 month. The client's symptoms have been present for 3 months, ruling out this diagnosis.
In summary, the client's presentation of symptoms