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ATI Mental Health Nursing 12601 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency room exhibiting impulsive behaviors of rage and anger. Dysfunction in which brain structure contributes to this behavior?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Hypothalamus. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating emotions, including anger and rage responses. Dysfunction in the hypothalamus can lead to impulsive behaviors driven by intense emotions. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Cerebellum is primarily involved in motor coordination. B: Basal Ganglia is associated with movement control and not emotional regulation. C: Spinal Cord transmits sensory and motor information but is not directly involved in emotional responses.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is completing an 8-hr 180 record for a client who consumed 4 oz juice, 6 oz tea, a 100 mL cup full of ice chips, an IV bolus of 150 mL, and 8 oz broth. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client's record?
Correct Answer: 782
Rationale: The correct answer is 782 mL.
To calculate total intake, convert all volumes to mL: 4 oz juice = 118 mL, 6 oz tea = 177 mL, 100 mL ice chips = 100 mL, 150 mL IV bolus = 150 mL, 8 oz broth = 237 mL. Add all values together (118 + 177 + 100 + 150 + 237) to get 782 mL. Other choices are incorrect because they do not accurately add up the total volume consumed.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse caring for clients in a residential mental health facility is explaining to a new nurse what the goal of the 1963 Community Mental Health Construction Act was. What was the goal of this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A:
To deinstitutionalize state hospitals. The 1963 Community Mental Health Construction Act aimed to shift care for individuals with mental illness from large, overcrowded state institutions to community-based settings. This was based on the belief that individuals would benefit more from treatment in their own communities, leading to better outcomes and quality of life. This approach also aimed to reduce stigma and promote integration of individuals with mental illness into society.
Choice B is incorrect as the goal was not to build more hospitals but to move away from institutional care.
Choice C is incorrect as the act focused more on changing the system of care rather than specifically addressing clients' rights.
Choice D is incorrect as while humane treatment is important, the primary goal of the act was deinstitutionalization.
Question 4 of 5
An adolescent client has just been found to have broken one of the unit rules. The nurse imposes the consequence of losing phone privileges. In this instance, the nurse is acting as the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Parent Surrogate. In this scenario, the nurse is assuming the role of a parent by imposing a consequence (losing phone privileges) for breaking a rule, mirroring parental disciplinary actions. This is important in a therapeutic setting to establish boundaries and promote accountability. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Caregiver focuses on providing physical care; C: Advocate involves supporting the client's rights and needs; D: Teacher focuses on providing education. In this situation, the nurse is specifically taking on the role of a parental figure, hence A is the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
The interdisciplinary team is planning care for a client with bipolar disorder that had some psychological tests completed. The nurse recognizes which discipline of the team will interpret the results of those tests and participate in the design of therapies for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Psychologist. Psychologists are trained to interpret psychological tests and assessments, making them well-equipped to analyze the results and contribute to the development of therapeutic plans for clients with mental health disorders like bipolar disorder. Psychiatrists focus more on medication management, psychiatric nurses provide direct patient care, and recreation therapists focus on recreational activities for therapeutic purposes.
Therefore, a psychologist is the most appropriate team member to interpret the test results and contribute to the client's therapy plan.