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RN Mental Health Bipolar Disorder ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a 12-year-old child in an outpatient psychiatric setting. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to say to establish a high degree of credibility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because asking about the child's best friend shows empathy and interest in the child's personal life, establishing rapport and credibility. Choice A focuses on the child's parents, which may not be relevant or comfortable for the child. Choice C offering a teddy bear may come across as patronizing. Choice D implies judgment and may lead to the child feeling defensive or judged, hindering the establishment of trust and credibility.
Question 2 of 5
A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, "They're coming! They're coming!" The patient does not follow the staff's directions or respond to verbal interventions. The initial nursing intervention of highest priority is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: provide for the patient's safety. This is the highest priority because the patient is exhibiting behaviors that indicate distress and potential harm to themselves or others. Ensuring the patient's safety is the immediate concern to prevent any accidents or dangerous situations. Choice B is incorrect because encouraging clarification of feelings is not the priority when the patient is in a state of distress and potential danger. Choice C is incorrect as respecting personal space is important but not the most critical in this urgent situation. Choice D is also incorrect as offering an outlet for energy is not the immediate need when the patient is displaying alarming behaviors.
Question 3 of 5
Which chronic medical condition is a common trigger for major depressive disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a common trigger for major depressive disorder due to its impact on hormone levels, particularly thyroid hormones that regulate mood. When thyroid levels are imbalanced, it can lead to symptoms of depression. Pain (choice A), hypertension (choice B), and Crohn's disease (choice D) can also contribute to depression but are not as directly linked to triggering major depressive disorder compared to hypothyroidism.
Question 4 of 5
A citizen at a community health fair asks the nurse, 'What is the most prevalent mental disorder in the United States?' Select the nurse's correct response.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent mental disorder in the United States, affecting millions of individuals. It is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline. Schizophrenia (A) is less common than Alzheimer's disease. Bipolar disorder (B) and Dissociative fugue (C) are also less prevalent compared to Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is specifically known for its high prevalence and impact on the population.
Question 5 of 5
A client asks the evening shift nurse,"How do you feel about my refusing to attend group therapy this morning?" The nurse responds,"How did your refusing to attend group make you feel?" This nurse is using which communication technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Therapeutic use of "reflection." This communication technique involves mirroring the client's feelings or thoughts back to them, allowing them to explore their own emotions. In this scenario, the nurse is reflecting the client's feelings back to them by asking how their refusal to attend group therapy made them feel. This encourages self-exploration and insight. A: Therapeutic use of "restatement" involves repeating the client's words to show understanding, which is not demonstrated in the scenario. B: Nontherapeutic use of "probing" involves asking direct questions that may feel intrusive, which is not the case here. D: Nontherapeutic use of "interpreting" involves offering interpretations or judgments, which is not demonstrated in the scenario.