ATI RN
Mental Health Final ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
A student does poorly on the first class exam of the semester. Although there are three more tests plus a final exam that will be given during the rest of the semester, the student believes that he will fail the course because of doing so poorly on the one exam. The student's belief reflects which type of irrational belief?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Catastrophizing involves exaggerating the negative impact of an event, such as assuming one poor exam will lead to failing the entire course.
Question 3 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is asked to be a guest speaker at a community fund-raising event for mental health services. Which of the following would the nurse emphasize as the primary goal of mental health services?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary goal of mental health services is to support recovery and improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing the parents of a 6-year-old child who has died from leukemia. The nurse is integrating the dual process model for the assessment. Which of the following would the nurse identify as reflecting the parents'loss-oriented coping?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Loss-oriented coping involves focusing on the deceased and the grief associated with the loss.
Question 5 of 5
A 72-year-old woman is participating in a health fair that is being held at a local community center. Basic psychiatric screening will be provided by mental health professionals. Which of the following problems would this screening most likely reveal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cognitive impairment, such as dementia, is more commonly screened for in older adults during health fairs.