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Mental Health Proctored ATI 2023 Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A student says, "Before taking a test, I feel very alert and a little restless." The nurse can correctly assess the student's experience as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: mild anxiety. Feeling alert and restless before a test indicates a state of arousal that is common in mild anxiety. This level of anxiety is normal and can even enhance performance. It is not culturally influenced (A), as anxiety responses can occur universally. It is not displacement (B), which is a defense mechanism involving redirecting emotions. It is also not trait anxiety (C), which refers to a stable personality characteristic of experiencing anxiety across various situations. In this case, the student's experience is temporary and specific to the test-taking situation.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a co-occurring diagnosis of alcoholism and bipolar disorder. He was brought to the emergency department by two policemen who had broken up a fight that the client had gotten into in a neighborhood bar. The client is intrusive and verbose about having diplomatic immunity and his pressing need to tour the bistate area to promote his bid for the presidency. The client has had multiple admissions to the hospital's psychiatric unit, and he has almost always experienced alcohol withdrawal syndrome immediately after his previous admissions. Which of the following would be a priority for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because monitoring the client's vital signs is crucial in assessing for early signs of alcohol withdrawal, which is a life-threatening condition. This is a priority as the client has a history of experiencing alcohol withdrawal after previous admissions. Administering mood-stabilizing medications (A) may be necessary but not the immediate priority. Asking the client to refrain from being intrusive (C) is not addressing the underlying issue of alcohol withdrawal and bipolar disorder. Referring the client to a substance abuse treatment center (D) is important but not the priority when the client is exhibiting signs of potential alcohol withdrawal.
Question 3 of 5
A distraught mother brings her ten-year-old-son to the pediatrician and explains that no matter how much she tries to encourage her son to read books, he shows no interest and gets really upset when she pushes him to have reading time. In school, he gets average grades and explains that he gets frustrated because the schoolwork makes no sense. What diagnosis would the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: dyslexia. Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that affects reading and related language-based processing skills. In this case, the child's lack of interest in reading, frustration with schoolwork, and difficulty understanding the material points towards dyslexia. Dysphagia (choice A) is difficulty swallowing, not related to reading. Dyscalculia (choice B) is a learning disability related to math, not reading. Dysgraphia (choice C) is a learning disability related to writing, not reading. Therefore, based on the symptoms described, dyslexia is the most likely diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
What is the benefit of biological theory, related to perspectives on mental illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because biological theory emphasizes that mental illnesses have biological origins, reducing the misconception that they are solely due to personal weakness or character flaws. This understanding decreases stigma by promoting the view that mental illnesses are medical conditions that can be treated. Choice A is incorrect as there is no universal cure for all psychiatric disorders. Choice B is incorrect as medication is not the only treatment option, and not all clients may need or benefit from medication. Choice C is incorrect as providers' compassion is not directly related to biological theory but rather to their individual attitudes and training.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a group of students about the various concepts involving suicide, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students describe parasuicide as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Nonfatal act with the intent to die. Parasuicide refers to self-harming behaviors that are not fatal but are carried out with the intention of causing harm or death to oneself. This differs from a voluntary act of killing oneself (Option A), as parasuicide does not result in death. It also differs from all suicide-related behaviors and thoughts (Option B), as parasuicide specifically involves nonfatal actions. Finally, it is distinct from a voluntary attempt without death as the aim (Option D), as parasuicide is characterized by the intent to die, even though death may not occur.