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RN Mental Health Bipolar Disorder ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient's global assessment functioning reveals that he has minimal symptoms with good functioning in all areas. Which score would the nurse correlate with these findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (82) because a higher score indicates better functioning on the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale. A score of 82 indicates minimal symptoms with good functioning in all areas. Choice A (94) would suggest superior functioning, which does not align with minimal symptoms. Choices C (75) and D (63) indicate lower functioning and more significant symptoms, which are not consistent with the patient's presentation of minimal symptoms and good functioning. Therefore, B is the most appropriate choice based on the information provided.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nursing instructor is preparing a class presentation for a group of nursing students about cognitive behavioral therapy. Which of the following would the instructor be least likely to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors, not necessarily on events as the underlying issue. The therapist would be least likely to include this as it does not align with the core principles of CBT. Choice B is correct as CBT acknowledges that beliefs can exist irrespective of their origin. Choice C is correct as CBT emphasizes the role of practice in changing beliefs. Choice D is correct as CBT involves challenging and replacing negative thoughts with more accurate ones.
Question 4 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 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.