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ATI Mental Health Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A clients younger daughter is ignoring curfew. The client states, Im afraid she will get pregnant. The nurse responds, Hang in there. Dont you think she has a lot to learn about life? This is an example of which communication block?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this scenario, the nurse is making a stereotyped comment by implying that the client's younger daughter's behavior is simply a part of learning about life. This response dismisses the client's concerns and reduces the daughter's actions to a common stereotype, which is not helpful in addressing the issue at hand. It can be perceived as invalidating the client's feelings and concerns, potentially hindering effective communication and support.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing response is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of requesting an explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Option D, "Are you not understanding the explanation I provided?" is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of requesting an explanation. This response can be seen as confrontational and can make the patient feel defensive or inadequate. It does not facilitate open communication or promote a therapeutic relationship. Instead, the nurse should focus on clarifying the information provided and ensure understanding without putting the patient on the spot or making assumptions about their comprehension.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following individuals are communicating a message? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which situation should a nurse identify as an example of an autocratic leadership style?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An autocratic leadership style is characterized by a leader making decisions without much input or feedback from others. In this scenario, the dean mandating that all course content be delivered via the Internet without faculty input indicates an autocratic leadership style. This decision is being made unilaterally without considering the perspectives or opinions of the faculty members who are directly involved in the teaching process.
Question 5 of 5
During an inpatient educational group, a client shouts out, This information is worthless. Nothing you have said can help me. These statements indicate to the nurse leader that the client is assuming which group role?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In group dynamics, the role of a blocker is to consistently oppose other group members' ideas, suggestions, or actions. They may use negative attitudes or behaviors to thwart progress and hinder the group from achieving its goals. In the scenario provided, the client shouting that the information is worthless and nothing said can help indicates a negative attitude and an unwillingness to engage constructively with the group. This behavior aligns with the characteristics of a blocker in a group setting.