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Mental Health ATI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A health care provider prescribed long-acting antipsychotic medication injections every 3 weeks at the clinic for a patient with a history of medication nonadherence. For this plan to be successful, which factor will be of critical importance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: The availability of transportation to the clinic. This is critical because the patient needs to physically get to the clinic every 3 weeks for the injection to ensure medication adherence. Without transportation, the patient may miss appointments, leading to nonadherence. Significant others' attitudes (A) may influence support but not transportation. Nutrition services (B) are important for overall health but not directly related to medication adherence. Trust between patient and nurse (C) is essential but doesn't address the practical issue of getting to the clinic.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation about the current status of mental health services in the United States. Which statement would the nurse include as the most reflective of this status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Mental health care services are inadequate and fragmented. This is the most reflective statement of the current status of mental health services in the United States. 1. Inadequate services: Many individuals face barriers in accessing mental health care due to factors such as cost, stigma, and lack of providers. 2. Fragmented services: The mental health care system in the U.S. is often disjointed, with gaps in service provision and coordination between different providers and agencies. 3. Lack of resources: There is a shortage of mental health professionals and funding for mental health services, further contributing to the inadequacy and fragmentation of care. Other choices are incorrect because: A: Mental health care is not equally accessible, as there are disparities in access based on factors like income and location. B: While mental illness is a significant cause of disability, this statement does not address the current status of mental health services. C: Mental health care focuses on a range of interventions, including
Question 3 of 5
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about the various nursing theorists and their application to psychiatric-mental health nursing. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which theorist as responsible for developing the theory of cultural care diversity and universality?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Madeleine Leininger. Leininger is known for developing the theory of cultural care diversity and universality, which emphasizes the importance of cultural factors in nursing care. She introduced the concept of transcultural nursing, highlighting the need for nurses to consider cultural beliefs and practices when providing care. This theory promotes culturally sensitive and competent care to meet the diverse needs of patients. Choice B: Sister Calista Roy, is known for the adaptation model, which focuses on the individual's response to stressors. Choice C: Hildegard Peplau, is known for the interpersonal relations theory, focusing on the nurse-patient relationship. Choice D: Dorothea Orem, is known for the self-care deficit theory, which emphasizes the patient's ability to meet their own care needs. These theories are valuable in nursing practice but do not specifically address cultural diversity and universality like Leininger's theory does.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching a patient who is receiving phenelzine, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the patient states the need to avoid which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Tap beers. Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), which can interact with tyramine-rich foods and beverages like tap beers. When phenelzine is combined with tyramine-containing substances, it can lead to a hypertensive crisis. Choices A, B, and D do not contain high levels of tyramine and are safe to consume while taking phenelzine. It is crucial for patients on MAOIs to avoid foods like tap beers to prevent dangerous interactions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is participating in a neighborhood health fair and is screening participants for depression. Which individual would the nurse anticipate as being at increased risk for depression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. The middle-aged man caring for his disabled mother is at increased risk for depression due to caregiver stress, emotional strain, and social isolation. Caregiving responsibilities can lead to feelings of overwhelm and burnout, impacting mental health. Choice B may also experience stress, but typically single parenting does not carry the same level of physical care needs and constant vigilance as caregiving for a disabled individual. Choice C, being single with no children, may face challenges but not necessarily higher risk of depression compared to caregiving. Choice D, the young adult living with parents and unemployed, may face financial and career-related stress, but typically does not involve the same level of emotional and physical strain as caregiving for a disabled individual.