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Mental Health Practice B ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse determines that a patient has poor social skills that have interfered with his ability to engage others, which has contributed to his feelings of purposelessness, hopelessness, and withdrawal. Which of the following would be most important to assist the patient in beginning to social skills?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Nurse-patient relationship. Building a strong therapeutic alliance is crucial in addressing the patient's poor social skills. A trusting relationship with the nurse can provide a safe space for the patient to explore and improve their social interactions. The nurse can offer guidance, support, and feedback to help the patient develop social skills. Self-help and recovery groups may be beneficial later on, but initially, the focus should be on building a therapeutic relationship. Limit setting is not directly related to improving social skills and may not address the underlying issues contributing to the patient's difficulties.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client with anorexia nervosa and notes a behavioral plan for increasing weight. The nurse correlates this intervention with which nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements. In anorexia nervosa, clients typically have a distorted body image and intense fear of gaining weight, leading to restrictive eating behaviors. The behavioral plan for increasing weight directly addresses the issue of inadequate nutrition intake, which aligns with the nursing diagnosis of Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements. The other options, such as A: Disturbed Body Image, B: Anxiety, and D: Ineffective Coping, may be secondary to the primary issue of malnutrition but are not the focus of the behavioral plan aimed at increasing weight in this case.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is giving a presentation comparing and contrasting autism disorder and Asperger syndrome. Which of the following would the nurse include as differentiating Asperger syndrome from autism disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because individuals with Asperger syndrome typically display age-appropriate intelligence, whereas individuals with autism disorder may have varying levels of intellectual functioning. This difference is crucial in distinguishing between the two conditions. A: Children with Asperger syndrome can engage in stereotypic behavior, similar to autism disorder. C: Reversing pronouns is a common feature in both Asperger syndrome and autism disorder, so it does not differentiate the two. D: Both Asperger syndrome and autism disorder can present with social difficulties, including appearing aloof and indifferent to others.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team for a client diagnosed with a mental illness and substance abuse disorder. As part of the recovery process, which of the following would be most important for the team to do initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: intense emotional pressure. Initially, applying intense emotional pressure in a sensitive and supportive manner can help the client realize the seriousness of their situation and motivate them to engage in treatment. This approach can create a sense of urgency and importance for the client to address their mental illness and substance abuse disorder. It aims to evoke emotions that may prompt the client to reconsider their behaviors and choices, leading them to seek help voluntarily. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they advocate for coercive and authoritarian approaches that can potentially harm the therapeutic relationship and hinder the client's progress. Short-term hospitalizations, leveraging pressure, establishing strict rules, and using heavy confrontation can lead to resistance, defiance, and further alienation of the client. It is essential to prioritize building trust, fostering collaboration, and promoting autonomy in the early stages of treatment to establish a foundation for successful recovery.
Question 5 of 5
A category 5 tornado occurred in a community of 400 people. Many homes and businesses were destroyed. In the 2 years following the disaster, 140 individuals were diagnosed with PTSD. Which term best applies to these newly diagnosed cases?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: 1. The term "incidence" refers to the number of new cases of a condition within a specific time period. 2. In this scenario, the 140 individuals newly diagnosed with PTSD in the 2 years following the tornado represent the incidence of PTSD. 3. Prevalence (choice A) refers to the total number of cases present in a population at a specific time, not just new cases. 4. Comorbidity (choice B) is when two or more conditions coexist in an individual, not the occurrence of new cases. 5. Parity (choice D) refers to equality or equivalence, not the occurrence of new cases.