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Mental Health Theories and Therapies ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is talking to a parent about the steps taken to treat learning disorders. What does the nurse explain as the first priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because conducting a full physical exam is essential to rule out vision, hearing, or medical causes contributing to the learning disorder. This step helps ensure that any underlying health issues are addressed first before moving on to other interventions. Referral to a speech-language pathologist (B) may be necessary later but does not address potential medical causes. Developing an individualized education program (C) is important but should come after addressing any physical health concerns. A 'wait-and-see' approach (D) is not recommended as early intervention is crucial for addressing learning disorders.
Question 2 of 5
After formulating the nursing diagnoses for a new patient, what is a nurse's next action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Determining the goals and outcome criteria. After formulating nursing diagnoses, the nurse's next action should be to establish clear goals and outcome criteria to guide the plan of care. This step ensures that the interventions are focused on achieving specific outcomes for the patient's health. Designing interventions (choice A) comes after setting goals. Implementing the nursing plan of care (choice C) is done after determining goals and interventions. Completing the spiritual assessment (choice D) is important but typically not the immediate next step after formulating nursing diagnoses.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to lead an older adult group. Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind when leading this group?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Keeping the pace of the group meetings slow. Older adults may require more time to process information due to cognitive changes. Slower pace allows for better understanding and participation. Choice A is incorrect as older adults may struggle with learning new information quickly. Choice C is incorrect because life review strategies can be beneficial for older adults. Choice D is incorrect as it may be challenging for older adults to learn entirely new coping methods.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client newly diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following would the nurse expect to implement in conjunction with pharmacologic therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cognitive behavioral therapy. This type of therapy is commonly used in conjunction with pharmacologic therapy for bulimia nervosa. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps the client identify and change unhealthy thoughts and behaviors related to eating and body image. It also teaches coping strategies and techniques to manage triggers. Behavioral therapy (A) focuses on changing specific behaviors, while cognitive behavioral therapy (B) combines changing behaviors with addressing thoughts and emotions. Interpersonal therapy (C) focuses on improving relationships and communication skills, which may be beneficial but is not the primary treatment for bulimia nervosa. Family therapy (D) involves the client's family in the treatment process, which can be helpful but is not as directly focused on individual behavior change as cognitive behavioral therapy.
Question 5 of 5
When the nurse focuses on a client's specific behavior rather than on the individuality of the client, the nurse is using a strategy of nonthreatening feedback. Which of the following nursing statements are examples of this strategy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it focuses on the specific behavior (throwing the book) rather than making a general statement about the client. This approach acknowledges the client's emotions (anger) while addressing the behavior as unacceptable. This feedback is nonthreatening as it separates the behavior from the individual, allowing for constructive discussion without attacking the client's character or making sweeping judgments. Explanation of why other choices are incorrect: B: This statement makes a sweeping judgment about the client being manipulative without addressing specific behaviors, which can be threatening and unhelpful. C: This statement generalizes the client as irresponsible without focusing on specific behaviors, which may be perceived as judgmental and threatening. D: This statement assumes the client is drug-seeking based on a single behavior without exploring underlying reasons or addressing the behavior specifically, which can be perceived as accusatory and threatening.