ATI RN
Mental Health Final ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 9
A female client is being treated for depression that has occurred secondary to a chronic cardiopulmonary condition. Which antidepressant would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluoxetine is an SSRI commonly prescribed for depression and is less likely to cause cardiopulmonary side effects.
Question 2 of 9
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working on an inpatient unit that uses a privilege system. The nurse understands that this intervention integrates which group of theories?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Privilege systems are based on behavioral theories, which use reinforcement to modify behavior.
Question 3 of 9
An adolescent client tells the nurse that he or she occasionally 'sniffs airplane glue.' When discussing the effects of long-term use of inhalants, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term use of inhalants can cause severe brain damage and cognitive abnormalities due to the toxic effects on the nervous system.
Question 4 of 9
A nurse encounters an unfamiliar psychiatric disorder on a new patient's admission form. Which resource should the nurse consult to determine criteria used to establish this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The DSM-V gives the criteria used to diagnose each mental disorder. It is the official guideline for diagnosing psychiatric disorders.
Question 5 of 9
A nurse makes an initial visit to a homebound patient diagnosed with a serious mental illness. A family member offers the nurse a cup of coffee. Select the nurse's best response.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accepting refreshments helps establish rapport and demonstrates therapeutic use of self. Refusing may hinder relationship-building.
Question 6 of 9
Substance abuse is often present in people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Laura, a 28-year-old with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, drinks alcohol instead of taking her prescribed medications. The nurse caring for this patient recognizes that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Substance use in bipolar disorder is often an attempt to self-medicate symptoms of mania or depression.
Question 7 of 9
After teaching a group of nursing students about Alzheimer's disease and appropriate nursing care, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as the foundation for providing care to the client and family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A therapeutic relationship is foundational for providing holistic care to clients with Alzheimer's and their families.
Question 8 of 9
A sexual history of a female client reveals that the client has a normal sex drive and reports of orgasm through means other than intercourse. The client also has a history of being raped several years ago. The client reports spasms of the perineal and outer vaginal muscles when vaginal intercourse is attempted. The nurse interprets these findings as suggesting which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaginismus is characterized by involuntary spasms of the vaginal muscles, often triggered by fear or anxiety related to past trauma.
Question 9 of 9
A client believes that their partner is having an internet affair. They are spending most of their time stalking their partner on the internet, hacking into their email and social media accounts looking for evidence. What delusion are they experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jealous delusions involve irrational beliefs about a partner's infidelity, often leading to obsessive behaviors.