ATI RN
Mental Health Final ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse makes an initial visit to a homebound patient diagnosed with a serious mental illness. A family member offers the nurse a cup of coffee. Select the nurse's best response.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accepting refreshments helps establish rapport and demonstrates therapeutic use of self. Refusing may hinder relationship-building.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent client tells the nurse that he or she occasionally 'sniffs airplane glue.' When discussing the effects of long-term use of inhalants, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term use of inhalants can cause severe brain damage and cognitive abnormalities due to the toxic effects on the nervous system.
Question 3 of 5
A student does poorly on the first class exam of the semester. Although there are three more tests plus a final exam that will be given during the rest of the semester, the student believes that he will fail the course because of doing so poorly on the one exam. The student's belief reflects which type of irrational belief?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Catastrophizing involves exaggerating the negative impact of an event, such as assuming one poor exam will lead to failing the entire course.
Question 4 of 5
During an interview, a patient attempts to shift the focus from self to the nurse by asking personal questions. The nurse should respond by saying:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should refocus the conversation on the patient's concerns, maintaining a therapeutic focus.
Question 5 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working on an inpatient unit that uses a privilege system. The nurse understands that this intervention integrates which group of theories?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Privilege systems are based on behavioral theories, which use reinforcement to modify behavior.