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ATI n222 Mental Health Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A community mental health nurse is addressing substance use by adolescents. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include as a method of primary prevention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Provide a presentation to local schools on resisting peer pressure for substance use. This is a method of primary prevention because it aims to prevent substance use before it occurs by educating adolescents on how to resist peer pressure, a common risk factor for substance use initiation. By equipping students with skills to navigate peer influence, the nurse can help reduce the likelihood of adolescents engaging in substance use.
Regarding the other choices:
A: Encouraging random drug screening is more of a secondary prevention approach, focusing on early detection rather than prevention.
B: Offering substance use treatment programs is a form of tertiary prevention, targeting those already using substances.
D: Educating high school teachers about detecting manifestations of substance use is important but doesn't directly address preventing substance use among adolescents.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a fear of heights about the use of systematic desensitization as a method of behavioral therapy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: "I will slowly be exposed to places of increasing height." This statement demonstrates an understanding of systematic desensitization, a technique used in behavioral therapy to gradually expose individuals to their fears or phobias in a controlled manner. By slowly increasing exposure to heights, the client can learn to manage their fear response and eventually become desensitized to it.
Choice A is incorrect because systematic desensitization does not involve imitating the therapist's actions.
Choice B is incorrect as snapping a rubber band on the wrist is not a part of this therapy.
Choice C is incorrect because forcing oneself to stand on a very high place until calm can be overwhelming and counterproductive.
In summary, the correct answer, choice D, aligns with the principles of systematic desensitization by emphasizing gradual exposure to heights to help the client overcome their fear in a systematic and controlled way.
Question 3 of 5
The psychiatric nurse works towards providing a therapeutic milieu for clients. What is the primary purpose of managing the milieu on a psychiatric unit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D:
To assist all the clients in meeting their treatment goals. Managing the milieu on a psychiatric unit involves creating a therapeutic environment that promotes healing and supports clients in achieving their treatment objectives. This includes providing structure, safety, and support to help clients progress towards their recovery.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not directly align with the primary purpose of managing the milieu, which is to facilitate client treatment outcomes. A focus on deterrence, social relationships, or autocratic leadership style may not necessarily contribute to the overall goal of helping clients meet their treatment goals.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 4 mg IV bolus stat. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: 0.8
Rationale:
Correct Answer: 0.8 mL
Rationale:
1. Calculate the total dose needed: 4 mg
2. Determine the concentration of diazepam injection: 5 mg/mL
3. Use the formula: Volume (mL) =
Total dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL)
4. Substitute the values: Volume = 4 mg / 5 mg/mL = 0.8 mL
5. Round to the nearest tenth: 0.8 mL
Summary:
A. Incorrect - No calculation provided.
B. Incorrect - No calculation provided.
C. Incorrect - No calculation provided.
D. Incorrect - No calculation provided.
E. Incorrect - No calculation provided.
F. Incorrect - No calculation provided.
G. Incorrect - No calculation provided.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which action violated patients' rights?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because telling a patient he can't call his family because he's calmed down too much violates the patient's right to communication and contact with their family. This action restricts the patient's autonomy and social connection, which are essential aspects of patient rights. Patients have the right to communicate with their families unless there are specific reasons for restriction, such as safety concerns.
For the other choices:
A: Telling a patient he can't wear steel-tipped boots is a safety measure to protect other patients and staff.
C: Telling a patient not to save scheduled medication ensures proper treatment adherence.
D: Inspecting a food basket for safety before giving it to a patient is a standard precaution in a healthcare setting.