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Mental Health Theories and Therapies ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 3½-year-old child with autism who has been hospitalized. The child rocks continuously without any danger present to the child's safety. Which intervention by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Ignore the child's rocking behavior. This is the most appropriate intervention because rocking without any danger does not require immediate intervention. It is a self-soothing behavior often seen in children with autism. By ignoring the behavior, the nurse avoids reinforcing it and allows the child to engage in self-regulation. Monitoring the behavior (choice
A) is appropriate but does not actively address the behavior. Holding the child (choice
B) may disrupt the child's coping mechanism. Placing the child in time out (choice
D) is not appropriate as it may be perceived as punishment and increase distress.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental health setting. The nurse notices that when the client is conversing with other clients, he repeats what they are saying word for word. The nurse interprets this finding and documents it as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Echolalia. Echolalia is the repetition of words or phrases spoken by others, often seen in clients with mental health disorders. In this scenario, the client repeating others' words indicates a lack of original speech and a possible communication disturbance. Echopraxia (
A) is the imitation of movements, not words. Neologisms (
B) are made-up words lacking meaning. Tangentiality (
C) is a thought disorder where the individual goes off on a tangent unrelated to the topic.
Therefore, D is the most appropriate choice in this context.
Question 3 of 5
For the client considering electroconvulsive therapy, what is the appropriate teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because ECT does use electrical stimulation to targeted areas of the brain, leading to seizure activity and therapeutic effects.
Choice A is incorrect because ECT does require informed consent.
Choice B is incorrect as ECT is actually used to treat severe cases of major depression.
Choice D is incorrect as ECT does not use transcranial magnetic stimulation; it uses electrical currents.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client newly diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following would the nurse expect to implement in conjunction with pharmacologic therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cognitive behavioral therapy. This type of therapy is commonly used in conjunction with pharmacologic therapy for bulimia nervosa. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps the client identify and change unhealthy thoughts and behaviors related to eating and body image. It also teaches coping strategies and techniques to manage triggers. Behavioral therapy (
A) focuses on changing specific behaviors, while cognitive behavioral therapy (
B) combines changing behaviors with addressing thoughts and emotions. Interpersonal therapy (
C) focuses on improving relationships and communication skills, which may be beneficial but is not the primary treatment for bulimia nervosa. Family therapy (
D) involves the client's family in the treatment process, which can be helpful but is not as directly focused on individual behavior change as cognitive behavioral therapy.
Question 5 of 5
The parents of a client with schizophrenia who also abuses alcohol asks the nurse, What can we do to help our son from relapsing after he is discharged from the hospital? Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it addresses the specific concern of the client with schizophrenia who also abuses alcohol. By monitoring and reporting any side effects, the nurse can ensure that the client's prescribed medications are adjusted or changed as needed to prevent him from stopping his medication, which could lead to relapse. This approach promotes medication adherence and overall stability, thus reducing the risk of relapse.
Option A is incorrect because it lacks proactive measures to support the client's recovery. Option B focuses solely on avoiding triggers related to delusional thinking and does not address the dual diagnosis of schizophrenia and alcohol abuse. Option C, while beneficial, may not fully address the client's unique needs and challenges related to his dual diagnosis.