ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is being transferred from a group home to an evolving consumer household. The goal of this transition is for the client to eventually do what?
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Answer: B: Fulfill daily responsibilities without supervision.
Rationale: Evolving consumer households focus on promoting client independence in daily tasks. This transition aims for the client to eventually be able to fulfill their daily responsibilities without the need for constant supervision. This goal aligns with the principles of empowerment and self-reliance, fostering the client's growth and autonomy.
Summary:
A: Meeting with a therapist on a weekly basis is not the primary goal of transitioning to an evolving consumer household.
C: Relying on increased emotional support of paid staff may hinder the client's independence rather than promoting it.
D: Resolving crises within a shorter time period is important but not the main focus of transitioning to an evolving consumer household.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a client from a culture different from the nurse's culture. How might the nurse best provide culturally competent care?
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Answer: C: Find out as much as possible about a client's cultural values beliefs and health practices.
Rationale: This choice is the best answer because it emphasizes the importance of individualizing care based on the client's specific cultural background. By taking the time to understand the client's cultural values, beliefs, and health practices, the nurse can provide care that is respectful, tailored, and effective. This approach demonstrates cultural competence and helps to build trust and rapport with the client.
Summary of other choices:
A: While continuing education is important, simply validating knowledge about culture through education may not necessarily lead to the individualized care needed for culturally diverse clients.
B: Knowing what to expect from many cultural groups is helpful, but it does not replace the importance of understanding the unique cultural background of each individual client.
D: Behaving as appropriate for the nurse's culture may not align with the client's cultural beliefs and practices, potentially leading to misunderstandings or ineffective care.
F: This choice is
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who is working on the technique of systematic desensitization. Which statement made by the nurse best uses the principle of technique?
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Answer: G
Rationale: The correct answer is G as it aligns with the principles of systematic desensitization. This statement reflects cognitive restructuring by challenging and reframing the client's negative thoughts about confronting their fear. This technique involves gradually exposing the client to their fear while helping them change their thought patterns. The other choices do not specifically address the cognitive restructuring aspect of systematic desensitization.
Choice A addresses anxiety but does not involve cognitive restructuring.
Choice B mentions deep breathing, which is not directly related to cognitive restructuring.
Choice C focuses on the consequences of confronting fear rather than cognitive restructuring.
Choice D focuses on the client's current feelings rather than cognitive restructuring.
Therefore, choice G is the best option as it directly aligns with the principles of systematic desensitization.
Question 4 of 5
Order digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg IM daily. Available digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.5 mg/2 mL How many mL will the nurse administer?
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Answer: F: 1 mL
Rationale: The correct answer is 1 mL because to administer 0.25 mg of digoxin (Lanoxin), which is half of the 0.5 mg available in 2 mL, the nurse would need to administer 1 mL. This calculation is based on the proportion method where you set up a proportion (0.5 mg/2 mL = 0.25 mg/x mL) and solve for x. Cross-multiplying gives 0.5x = 0.5, which simplifies to x = 1 mL.
Therefore, the nurse will administer 1 mL of digoxin to achieve the prescribed dose of 0.25 mg.
Summary of other choices:
- The other choices are incorrect as they do not follow the correct calculation method or reasoning required to determine the correct volume of medication to administer.
Question 5 of 5
During the assessment the nurse asks the client to describe the client's problems. The purpose of this question is to obtain information about what?
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Answer: D: Perception of the problem
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1. Asking clients to describe their problems helps the nurse understand their perception of the situation.
2. Perception influences how clients interpret and react to their issues.
3. Understanding their perception assists in tailoring care to meet their specific needs.
4. Personal needs (
Choice
A) may be part of the client's description but not the primary purpose.
5. Communication skills (
Choice
B) are important but not the main focus of this question.
6. Admitting diagnosis (
Choice
C) is a medical term and not related to the client's personal understanding.
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Choice F is a repetition of the correct answer.
Summary: The correct answer, Perception of the problem (
D), is crucial for individualized care, unlike the other choices that do not directly address the client's subjective understanding.