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RN ATI Capstone Mental Health Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse performed these actions while caring for patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Which action violated patients' rights?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because prohibiting a patient from using the telephone violates their right to communication. Patients have the right to contact others for support or assistance. Choice B is incorrect because opening a package in the patient's presence is not a violation of their rights. Choice C is incorrect because maintaining close supervision of a patient with homicidal ideation is necessary for safety. Choice D is incorrect because allowing a patient with psychosis to refuse medication respects their autonomy and right to make informed decisions about their treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is implementing evidence-based practice. The nurse understands that this approach is developed by doing which of the following first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Identifying a clinical question. This is the first step in implementing evidence-based practice because it helps focus the research efforts on a specific issue or problem. By identifying a clinical question, the nurse can then conduct research to gather evidence that will guide decision-making. The other choices are incorrect: A: Conducting research - While conducting research is an essential part of evidence-based practice, it comes after identifying a clinical question. C: Determining outcomes - Determining outcomes is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, but it is not the first step in developing evidence-based practice. D: Collaborating with the patient - Collaborating with the patient is important in providing individualized care, but it is not the initial step in implementing evidence-based practice.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is applying King's model to a nurse-patient interaction by identifying the outcome as which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Transaction. In King's model, the nurse-patient interaction is viewed as a transaction where both parties influence each other. This is correct as the nurse and patient exchange information, thoughts, and feelings during the interaction. Choice B, Adaptation, focuses more on the patient adapting to changes, not the interaction itself. Choice C, Transpersonal caring, emphasizes the nurse's caring relationship with the patient but doesn't capture the interactive nature of the model. Choice D, Self-system, refers to the patient's perception of self, which is not the main focus of King's model.
Question 4 of 5
A person was supposed to meet a friend at a local theatre to see a movie. The friend never showed up. The person's initial thought was, 'My friend didn't come because she doesn't like me.' This automatic thought was most likely inferred from which irrational belief?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "I'm worthless, so no one could really want to be my friend." This automatic thought reflects the irrational belief of personal worthlessness leading to the assumption that others do not genuinely like or care about the person. This cognitive distortion is known as personalization, where the individual attributes external events to themselves in a negative way. In this scenario, the person's immediate conclusion that the friend didn't show up because of a personal flaw is an example of personalization. Other choices are incorrect because: B: "Movies are a waste of time and money anyway." - This choice introduces a different irrational belief about movies, not about personal worthiness. C: "I'm sure she just got confused and thought we were going to a different movie." - This choice reflects a more neutral assumption without negative self-evaluation. D: "I'm so forgetful and confused sometimes; I probably wrote down the wrong time." - This choice involves self-blame for a practical
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is participating as a speaker in a public workshop on the topic of promoting mental health in young and middle-aged adults. The nurse tells the audience that age, unemployment, and lower education are risk factors associated with mental illness. A woman raises her hand and asks, 'Does that mean because I only have a 10th grade education and am unemployed that I will develop a mental illness?' Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A Rationale: 1. The response acknowledges the increased chance of developing mental illness but does not definitively state that the woman will develop one. 2. It provides a balanced and realistic perspective without causing unnecessary fear or alarm. 3. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing risk factors without making absolute predictions. Summary of Other Choices: B. Incorrect because it deflects the question by making irrelevant statements about rural areas and large cities. C. Incorrect because it is overly pessimistic and lacks evidence-based support for claiming the woman will develop a mental illness. D. Incorrect because it oversimplifies the issue by solely focusing on medication as a solution, neglecting the complexity of mental health risks.