ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Final Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about maladaptive anger. The students demonstrate a need for additional study when they identify which condition as being linked to suppressed anger?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Coronary heart disease. Suppressed anger is linked to conditions like hypertension and arthritis due to the negative impact on the body from unexpressed emotions. However, coronary heart disease is more closely associated with chronic stress, unhealthy lifestyle choices, and genetic factors rather than suppressed anger. Therefore, the nursing students need additional study to understand the specific correlation between suppressed anger and coronary heart disease.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse that she frequently spaces out. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct response is C: "What's happening around you when this occurs?" This question is appropriate because it helps the nurse gather more information about the client's experiences during the spacing out episodes, which can provide insights into triggers or patterns. It allows the client to describe the context of the episodes, aiding in the assessment and potential identification of stressors or environmental factors contributing to the dissociative experiences. Incorrect answers: A: "Do you feel stressed most of the time?" This answer assumes stress as the primary cause without exploring other potential triggers. B: "Does this frighten you when it happens?" This answer focuses on the emotional response rather than the environmental context, which may not be as helpful in understanding the situation. D: "Do you feel as if you are out of your body?" This answer is more specific and may jump to conclusions about depersonalization, which may not necessarily be the client's experience.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with a psychiatric client who was admitted to the inpatient facility and is being discharged. The client asks the nurse what he should do when he goes home to promote getting adequate sleep. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Save your bedroom for sleeping; that means no work and no TV in the bedroom. Rationale: 1. The bedroom should be associated with sleep to promote better sleep hygiene. 2. Removing work and TV from the bedroom helps to create a sleep-conducive environment. 3. This approach helps the client establish a bedtime routine that signals the brain it is time to sleep. 4. It discourages activities that may interfere with falling asleep or staying asleep. 5. It aligns with evidence-based recommendations for improving sleep quality. Summary: A: Going to bed at the same time every night is beneficial, but watching TV before bed can disrupt sleep. C: Prescribing sleeping pills should be a last resort and not the initial recommendation. D: Keeping the bedroom warm is not as critical as creating a sleep-friendly environment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client. Which of the following would the nurse interpret as most indicative of mental health and wellness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because interacting with others in the environment is a key indicator of mental health and wellness in older adults. Social interaction promotes cognitive function, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. It helps prevent isolation and depression. Choice A is incorrect as minimal social contacts can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Choice C is incorrect because relying solely on family for assistance may indicate limited social support network. Choice D is incorrect because experiencing bereavement is a normal part of life and does not necessarily indicate mental health and wellness.
Question 5 of 5
A psychiatric nursing instructor is trying to explain to a group of students how clients identified as guilty but mentally ill (GBMI) and not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) differ. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the instructor to include in the discussion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because NGRI clients are treated in a hospital setting due to their mental illness, and their discharge is determined by the courts based on their mental state at that time. GBMI clients, on the other hand, are usually treated in a hospital setting but their discharge is typically handled through the correctional system, not the courts. Therefore, D is the most appropriate choice as it accurately distinguishes the discharge process for NGRI clients from GBMI clients. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately depict the differences in treatment and discharge processes between NGRI and GBMI clients.