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ATI Mental Health Practice Questions Code Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nursing student is reading an article about protective factors for mental illness with older adults. The article mentions the individual's ability to adapt successfully to stress, trauma, or chronic adversity. The student identifies this as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1. Resilience refers to the individual's ability to adapt positively to stress, trauma, or adversity. 2. In the context of mental health, resilience is a protective factor against mental illness in older adults. 3. Functional status (A) refers to the ability to perform activities of daily living and is not related to resilience. 4. Gerotranscendence (B) is a theory about the developmental stages of aging, not directly related to adaptation to stress. 5. Empty nest (D) refers to the stage in a parent's life when children have grown up and left home, not related to resilience.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing a presentation for families who have members that have been diagnosed with bipolar disorders. When describing this condition to the group, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because individuals with bipolar disorder have an increased risk of suicide during both depressive and manic episodes. This is important for families to be aware of in order to provide appropriate support and interventions. Choice A is incorrect as bipolar disorder is a chronic condition that typically requires ongoing management, episodes may not necessarily decrease with age. Choice B is incorrect because while environmental stressors can contribute to the development and exacerbation of bipolar disorder, they are not the sole cause. Choice D is incorrect as risk-taking behaviors are more commonly associated with manic episodes rather than depressive episodes in bipolar disorder.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for several hospitalized clients with anorexia nervosa. The nurse would be especially alert for which of the following if noted in the clients' histories?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Depression. Clients with anorexia nervosa often experience co-morbid conditions like depression due to the psychological and emotional impact of the disorder. Depression can exacerbate anorexic behaviors and hinder recovery. Paranoia (A), primary insomnia (B), and aggression (D) are not typically associated with anorexia nervosa. Paranoia is more commonly linked to conditions like schizophrenia, primary insomnia is a sleep disorder, and aggression may occur in various psychiatric disorders but is not a hallmark of anorexia nervosa.
Question 4 of 5
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about stress and coping in children. The students demonstrate a need for additional study when they identify which of the following as a stressful experience for a child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Social support. Children benefit from social support as it helps them cope with stress. The death of a pet, chronic illness, and racial discrimination are all recognized as stressful experiences for children. Social support, on the other hand, is not a stressor but rather a protective factor that can help children navigate stressful situations. Thus, the nursing students need additional study to understand the importance of social support in helping children cope with stress effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A client with major depression visits the mental health clinic and tells the nurse that he has recently started using marijuana quite frequently. The nurse determines that the manifestation of the client's co-occurring disorder reflects which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Primary mental illness with subsequent substance use. In this scenario, the client's major depression is the primary mental illness, and the use of marijuana is a secondary behavior or coping mechanism. The client is using marijuana as a way to self-medicate or alleviate symptoms of depression. It is important to address the underlying mental health issue (major depression) as the primary concern. Choice B is incorrect because it suggests that substance abuse is the primary disorder with subsequent psychopathologic consequences, which is not the case in this scenario. Choice C is incorrect as it implies that both major depression and substance use are primary diagnoses, which is not the most accurate interpretation of the situation presented. Choice D is incorrect because it suggests a common cause for both conditions, which is not supported by the information provided.