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Mental Health ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nursing student has a special feeling toward a client that is based on acceptance, warmth, and a nonjudgmental attitude. The student is experiencing which characteristic that enhances the achievement of the nurse-client relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Rapport. Rapport is crucial in building a therapeutic nurse-client relationship. It involves creating a connection based on acceptance, warmth, and a nonjudgmental attitude, which helps in establishing trust and communication. Building rapport fosters a positive environment for effective care and understanding between the nurse and client. Trust (
B) is built on rapport and is a result of it. Respect (
C) and professionalism (
D) are important in nursing practice but do not directly address the specific characteristic described in the question.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a therapeutic group about reducing the stigma of taking psychiatric medications. One of the participants raises his hand and states, " don't want to take medication because I am afraid what other people will think of me." What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it addresses the participant's concern about stigma by emphasizing the importance of psychiatric medication for mental health, just like medication for physical health. This response validates the participant's feelings and educates on the significance of treating mental health conditions.
A: This response may come off as dismissive and does not provide a supportive or educational approach.
B: While it suggests confidentiality, it does not address the underlying issue of stigma and may not empower the participant to feel more comfortable with medication.
D: This response does not provide a constructive solution or empower the participant to manage stigma related to taking psychiatric medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing instructor is explaining to a group of nursing students that in addition to facing the stigma associated with being mentally ill, forensic clients who are mentally ill also experience the stigma associated with being a criminal. One of the students asks the instructor how the stigma associated with criminality might influence nursing care. Which response by the instructor would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it addresses the potential impact of the stigma associated with criminality on nursing care. Nurses may indeed be reluctant to care for mentally ill criminals due to safety concerns, both for themselves and other clients. This response acknowledges the realistic fears that may exist and how they can influence the quality of care provided.
Now, let's analyze why the other choices are incorrect:
B: This choice suggests that nurses may prefer to care for forensic clients because they don't believe criminals can be mentally ill, which is not relevant to the question asked.
C: This choice implies a generalization that forensic clients only experience mild mental health problems, which is not accurate and does not address the impact of stigma associated with criminality on nursing care.
D: This choice mentions unfounded fears about what clients might do post-treatment, which is not directly related to the stigma associated with criminality influencing nursing care.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old child has been admitted to the hospital after an automobile accident. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate when discussing the type of behavior the parents can expect their child to display while hospitalized?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Your child may seem unduly anxious in the presence of strangers. This response is most appropriate as it aligns with the typical behavior of young children who have experienced a traumatic event like an automobile accident. Children at this age may exhibit increased anxiety and fear when around unfamiliar individuals due to the stress and uncertainty of their situation. This behavior is a common reaction to trauma.
Choice A is incorrect because while changes in appearance may impact the child, it is not the most immediate concern in this scenario.
Choice C is incorrect as guilt feelings are less likely to be prominent in a 3-year-old child.
Choice D is also incorrect as mood swings are not the primary behavior expected in this situation, and the statement lacks specificity compared to the appropriate response.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has explained some of the biologic theories of causation to a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and his family. The nurse determines that the client and family have understood the instructions when they state which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Rationale:
Choice C is correct because borderline personality disorder is believed to be associated with frontal lobe dysfunction, impacting emotional regulation and impulsivity. The frontal lobe plays a crucial role in personality development.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because there isn't conclusive evidence linking the disorder to increased serotonin or decreased dopamine activity, or hormonal imbalances.