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Quizlet Mental Health ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with a forensic client on early recognition. On which area would the nurse and client focus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Aggressive behavior signals. In forensic settings, early recognition of aggressive behavior signals is crucial for preventing potential harm. The nurse and client would focus on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and establishing safety plans. This approach aligns with the proactive nature of forensic nursing to prevent escalation of violence.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because medication side effects, informed consent violations, and discharge needs are important but not directly related to early recognition of potential violence in forensic settings.
Question 2 of 5
A client with insomnia is taught to avoid watching television, eating, and doing work in the bedroom. Which technique is being used?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Stimulus control. This technique involves associating the bedroom with sleep by only engaging in sleep-related activities in that space. By avoiding activities like watching TV or working in the bedroom, the client strengthens the association between the bedroom and sleep, improving sleep efficiency.
A: Sleep restriction involves limiting the time spent in bed to increase sleep drive.
B: Relaxation training focuses on reducing physical and mental tension to promote better sleep.
C: Cognitive behavior therapy targets changing negative thought patterns related to sleep.
Question 3 of 5
A 62-year-old man experienced the loss of his 87-year-old father a week ago. The hospice nurse is making a follow-up visit to determine how he is handling his father's death. Which of the following statements made indicates to the hospice nurse that the patient is in the acute mourning stage of bereavement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the statement reflects characteristics of the acute mourning stage, which includes intense emotions such as anger and sadness. The patient expressing anger towards God and crying all the time aligns with the typical reactions seen in the acute mourning stage. This stage is characterized by emotional outbursts and difficulty functioning in daily life.
Choice A is incorrect because feeling guilty for not visiting the father and having trouble accepting the death are signs of denial, a stage that typically precedes acute mourning.
Choice B is incorrect as it indicates acceptance and readiness to move on, which is not reflective of the acute mourning stage.
Choice D is incorrect as it shows a focus on spending time with family and seeking support, which are more indicative of the later stages of mourning rather than the acute phase.
Question 4 of 5
Adolescents often display fluctuations in mood along with undeveloped emotional regulation and poor tolerance for frustration. Emotional and behavioral control usually increases over the course of adolescence due to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cerebellum maturation. The cerebellum is responsible for emotional regulation and cognitive functions. As it matures during adolescence, individuals gain better emotional and behavioral control. Limited executive function (
A) would hinder rather than improve control. Cerebral stasis and hormonal changes (
C) do not directly contribute to emotional regulation. A slight reduction in brain volume (
D) would not necessarily lead to increased emotional and behavioral control.
Question 5 of 5
The phone rings at the nurse's station of an inpatient psychiatric facility. The caller asks to speak with Mr. Hawkins, a client in room 200. Which nursing response protects this client's right to autonomy and confidentiality?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it respects the client's right to autonomy and confidentiality. By offering to see if Mr. Hawkins wants to talk, the nurse is acknowledging his autonomy to make decisions about who he interacts with. This response also maintains confidentiality by not confirming or denying his presence without his consent.
Choice A is incorrect as it does not respect Mr. Hawkins' autonomy and does not offer him the choice to speak with the caller.
Choice B is incorrect because it does not protect Mr. Hawkins' confidentiality by potentially revealing his presence.
Choice D is incorrect as it does not consider Mr. Hawkins' wishes and simply denies the call without involving him in the decision-making process.