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ATI Engage Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 10-year-old child with Tourette's disorder is receiving haloperidol as part of his treatment plan. When assessing the child at a follow-up visit, which statement by the child would lead the nurse to suspect that he is experiencing a side effect of the drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. The nurse should suspect a side effect if the child reports feeling sleepy while taking haloperidol. This is because sedation or drowsiness is a common side effect of haloperidol, a typical antipsychotic medication. Sedation can affect the child's daily functioning and quality of life. Choice B is incorrect as maintaining the same appetite is not typically a side effect of haloperidol. Choice C is incorrect as increased muscle flexibility is not a common side effect of haloperidol. Choice D is incorrect as feeling more alert is not consistent with the sedative effects of haloperidol.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is observing bonding to the client her newborn. Which of following actions by the client requires the nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because viewing the newborn's actions as uncooperative can indicate a lack of understanding of newborn behavior and may lead to inappropriate responses. This attitude may hinder bonding and potentially harm the newborn's development. A: Holding the newborn in an en face position is a positive interaction that promotes bonding. B: Asking the father to change the newborn's diaper involves the father in caregiving, which is beneficial for bonding. C: Requesting the nurse to take the newborn to the nursery so she can rest is acceptable as long as the mother prioritizes self-care.
Question 3 of 5
When Melissa was a small child, she insisted that she was a boy, refused to wear dresses, and wanted to be called Mitch. As Melissa reached puberty, she no longer displayed a desire to be male. This change in identity is considered:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: Choice C, "Normal," is correct because many children go through phases where they experiment with gender identity. Melissa's behavior was typical of a child exploring their identity and is not indicative of a permanent gender identity. Gender dysphoria (A) involves persistent distress due to a disconnect between assigned gender and gender identity, which doesn't apply here. Reaction formation (B) involves expressing the opposite of one's true feelings, which doesn't fit the scenario. Early transgender syndrome (D) is a made-up term and not a recognized psychological concept.
Question 4 of 5
To determine a patient's legal sanity or competency, the psychiatric forensic nurse must assess all of the following, except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because when assessing a patient's legal sanity or competency, the focus should be on the individual's mental state and capacity to understand their actions, not their social network. A: The ability to distinguish right from wrong is essential as it relates to legal standards for sanity. B: Understanding the nature of the act is crucial in determining competency. C: Evaluating the defendant's mental state at the time of the act helps in understanding their mental capacity during the incident. Incorrect choices A, B, and C are directly related to assessing legal sanity and competency, while choice D is not relevant to this assessment.
Question 5 of 5
What term is defined as the ability to obtain, understand, synthesize, communicate, and apply health-related information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: personal health literacy. Personal health literacy refers to an individual's ability to access, understand, evaluate, and communicate health information to make informed decisions about their health. This term specifically focuses on an individual's skills and capabilities in managing health-related information. A: Advanced directives are legal documents that outline an individual's wishes regarding medical treatment in the event they are unable to communicate their preferences. This is not the same as the ability to understand and apply health-related information. C: Organizational health literacy refers to an organization's capacity to provide health information and services effectively to its members or employees. This choice does not address an individual's personal ability to manage health information. D: Information literacy is the ability to access, evaluate, and use information effectively. While this is a related concept, personal health literacy is more specific to health-related information and decision-making.