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ATI Mental Health Chapters 2 and 3 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient says, "I always feel good when I wear a size 2 petite." Which type of cognitive distortion is evident?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Overgeneralization. This cognitive distortion involves making broad conclusions based on limited evidence or a single incident. In this scenario, the patient is overgeneralizing their positive feelings to wearing a size 2 petite, assuming that it always makes them feel good. This conclusion is not logically supported by the limited information provided. A: Disqualifying the positive involves ignoring positive experiences or qualities. This is not the case here as the patient is emphasizing a positive feeling. C: Catastrophizing involves magnifying or exaggerating negative events. This is not evident in the patient's statement. D: Personalization involves attributing external events to oneself. This is not relevant to the patient's statement about clothing size.
Question 2 of 5
A patient was arrested for breaking windows in the home of a former domestic partner. The patient's history also reveals childhood abuse by a punitive parent, torturing family pets, and an arrest for disorderly conduct. Which nursing diagnosis has priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Risk for other-directed violence. This is the priority nursing diagnosis because the patient's history of breaking windows, childhood abuse, and torturing pets suggests a potential for violent behavior towards others. The patient's actions indicate a risk of harm to others, making it essential to address this safety concern first. A: Risk for injury is not the priority as the focus should be on the potential harm the patient may cause to others rather than self-injury. B: Ineffective coping may be a contributing factor, but the immediate concern is the risk of violence towards others. C: Impaired social interaction does not address the urgent safety issue of potential violence towards others. In summary, the priority nursing diagnosis is D as it addresses the immediate risk of harm to others based on the patient's history and behavior.
Question 3 of 5
After teaching a group of students about the beliefs associated with the major religions, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the students identify which belief as associated with Confucianism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Confucianism does not advocate for a caste system. Step 1: Confucianism emphasizes ethical behavior and social harmony, not caste distinctions. Step 2: People are born good (A) aligns with Confucian belief in innate goodness. Step 3: Respecting authority figures (C) is a core Confucian value. Step 4: Self-responsibility for self-improvement (D) is also consistent with Confucian teachings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of chronic low self-esteem. Which statement by a patient would support this nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: "I never do anything right." This statement reflects a consistent negative self-perception and a lack of self-worth, which aligns with chronic low self-esteem. The patient attributes all their actions as failures, indicating a deep-rooted belief in their inadequacy. Choices A, B, and C focus on specific physical attributes or external factors, which do not directly relate to self-esteem issues. In contrast, choice D directly addresses the patient's perception of themselves and their abilities, supporting the nursing diagnosis of chronic low self-esteem.
Question 5 of 5
A couple who have a 7-year-old son have been experiencing growing tension and anxiety in their relationship. However, the tension and anxiety between them lessened when the mother began focusing most of her attention on the son. When applying the family systems therapy model concept of triangulation, which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because in the family systems therapy model, triangulation occurs when one family member involves a third person to reduce tension between two. In this scenario, the son becomes the "third person" and may develop problematic symptoms (such as stress, acting out) due to the increased attention from the mother. This can lead to emotional and behavioral issues in the child. Choice A is incorrect because enjoying attention does not align with the typical response in triangulation. Choice B is incorrect as it focuses on blaming the father, which is not a direct consequence of triangulation. Choice D is incorrect as it implies resentment towards both parents, which is not always the case in triangulation.