ATI RN
Mental Health Final ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 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 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 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.