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RN Mental Health Bipolar Disorder ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A citizen at a community health fair asks the nurse, 'What is the most prevalent mental disorder in the United States?' Select the nurse's correct response.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent mental disorder in the United States, affecting millions of individuals. It is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline. Schizophrenia (A) is less common than Alzheimer's disease. Bipolar disorder (B) and Dissociative fugue (C) are also less prevalent compared to Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is specifically known for its high prevalence and impact on the population.
Question 2 of 5
A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, "They're coming! They're coming!" The patient does not follow the staff's directions or respond to verbal interventions. The initial nursing intervention of highest priority is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: provide for the patient's safety. This is the highest priority because the patient is exhibiting behaviors that indicate distress and potential harm to themselves or others. Ensuring the patient's safety is the immediate concern to prevent any accidents or dangerous situations. Choice B is incorrect because encouraging clarification of feelings is not the priority when the patient is in a state of distress and potential danger. Choice C is incorrect as respecting personal space is important but not the most critical in this urgent situation. Choice D is also incorrect as offering an outlet for energy is not the immediate need when the patient is displaying alarming behaviors.
Question 3 of 5
A patient's global assessment functioning reveals that he has minimal symptoms with good functioning in all areas. Which score would the nurse correlate with these findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (82) because a higher score indicates better functioning on the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale. A score of 82 indicates minimal symptoms with good functioning in all areas. Choice A (94) would suggest superior functioning, which does not align with minimal symptoms. Choices C (75) and D (63) indicate lower functioning and more significant symptoms, which are not consistent with the patient's presentation of minimal symptoms and good functioning. Therefore, B is the most appropriate choice based on the information provided.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has engaged in self-awareness and has come to understand his own personal beliefs and attitudes and has recognized some prejudicial ideas. Based on this understanding, which of the following would the nurse now be able to accomplish?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: C is correct because by recognizing prejudicial ideas, the nurse can work on changing learned behaviors through self-reflection and education. This process leads to personal growth and the ability to provide unbiased care. A is incorrect because self-awareness is necessary but not sufficient for a therapeutic relationship. B is incorrect as influencing patients with biases is unethical. D is incorrect as formulating values and morals is a continuous process not solely dependent on self-awareness.
Question 5 of 5
A nursing instructor is preparing a class presentation for a group of nursing students about cognitive behavioral therapy. Which of the following would the instructor be least likely to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors, not necessarily on events as the underlying issue. The therapist would be least likely to include this as it does not align with the core principles of CBT. Choice B is correct as CBT acknowledges that beliefs can exist irrespective of their origin. Choice C is correct as CBT emphasizes the role of practice in changing beliefs. Choice D is correct as CBT involves challenging and replacing negative thoughts with more accurate ones.