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ATI Capstone Mental Health Proctored Assessment Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A school age child tells the school nurse, "Other kids call me mean names and will not sit with me at lunch. Nobody likes me." Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct Answer: D Rationale: 1. Validating the child's feelings encourages open communication and trust. 2. Asking the child to share more helps the nurse understand the situation better. 3. It shows empathy and provides an opportunity for support and guidance. 4. Encourages the child to express emotions and promotes problem-solving skills. Incorrect Choices: A: Ignoring bullies may not solve the problem and can lead to further isolation. B: Making friends is not always easy and might not address the current issue. C: Encouraging retaliation can escalate the situation and promote negative behavior.
Question 2 of 5
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about psychodynamic theories. The students demonstrate a need for additional study when they identify which of the following as a humanistic theorist?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Carl Jung. Jung is not a humanistic theorist; he is known for his analytical psychology, which focuses on the collective unconscious and archetypes. Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow are humanistic theorists who emphasize self-actualization and the importance of human potential. Frederick Perls is associated with Gestalt therapy, not humanistic theory. Therefore, the nursing students need additional study to correctly identify Carl Jung as a psychodynamic theorist, not a humanistic one.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with an adolescent girl who describes herself as a 'compulsive overeater' and presents with a history of using food to cope with stress. The nurse decides to use journaling as an intervention for this patient based on the rationale that journaling will help the patient identify which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because journaling can help the patient become more self-aware of her self-perception and responses to stress. By writing down thoughts and feelings, the patient can identify patterns in her behavior and emotions that contribute to compulsive eating. This self-reflection can lead to recognizing triggers for overeating and understanding how stress impacts her eating habits. Choice A is incorrect because it focuses solely on the frequency of compulsive eating without addressing the underlying emotional triggers. Choice B is incorrect as it emphasizes external factors in the daily schedule rather than internal emotional responses. Choice C is incorrect as it involves external behaviors of others triggering the patient's eating behavior, which may not be the primary focus for addressing compulsive overeating.
Question 4 of 5
A group of nursing students is reviewing the results of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The students demonstrate understanding of this information when they identify which group as experiencing the greatest number of sad, blue, or depressed days (SBDD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Young adults. Young adults typically experience the greatest number of Sad, Blue, or Depressed Days (SBDD) due to various factors such as transitioning into adulthood, academic pressures, career uncertainties, and relationship challenges. This age group is often more susceptible to mental health issues compared to other groups. Women, men, and older adults may also experience SBDD, but research shows that young adults consistently report higher levels of emotional distress. It is crucial for nursing students to understand these trends to provide appropriate care and support to different demographic groups.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing follow-up care to victims of a disaster that occurred several months ago. Assessment of which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the victims are experiencing possible aftereffects of the disaster?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Unexplained gastrointestinal disturbance. Victims of a disaster may experience ongoing stress and anxiety, leading to gastrointestinal disturbances like nausea, diarrhea, or stomach pain. This can be a manifestation of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or ongoing psychological impact. Tachycardia (choice A) and profuse perspiration (choice B) are more immediate physiological responses to stress and may not necessarily indicate ongoing effects. Tremors (choice D) are often associated with neurological conditions rather than psychological trauma. Therefore, choice C is the most likely indicator of possible aftereffects of the disaster in this scenario.