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ATI Capstone Mental Health Pre Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Considering the many criteria for good mental health, the nursing student has been instructed to list four of these criteria. The student's list consists of the following: (1) an appropriate perception of reality, (2) the ability to accept oneself, (3) the ability to establish relationships, and (4) a need for detachment and the desire for privacy. How would the nurse evaluate the nursing student's list?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because three out of the four criteria listed by the student are correct. (1) an appropriate perception of reality, (2) the ability to accept oneself, and (3) the ability to establish relationships are indeed important criteria for good mental health. However, (4) a need for detachment and the desire for privacy is not typically considered a criteria for good mental health. It is important to emphasize that maintaining healthy boundaries and privacy is essential, but it is not a defining criteria for good mental health. Therefore, the student's list is good but not perfect.
Question 2 of 5
Which principle usually applies? Giving advice
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Giving advice can create dependency on the advisor. 2. It may hinder the individual's ability to think for themselves. 3. Encouraging self-reliance and problem-solving is more effective. 4. Therefore, giving advice is rarely helpful in promoting independence and personal growth. Summary of other choices: B. Fostering independence would involve guiding individuals to make their own decisions. C. Lifting the burden of decision-making could lead to reliance on external opinions rather than self-reflection. D. Developing feelings of personal adequacy is better achieved through self-discovery and empowerment rather than being told what to do.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement made to the grieving patient demonstrates effective therapeutic communication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it acknowledges and validates the patient's feelings without making assumptions or imposing personal beliefs. It focuses on the patient's emotions and provides empathy and support. B: Imposes a religious belief that may not align with the patient's beliefs. C: Implies the patient should feel a certain way, which can be invalidating. D: Assumes what the patient wants without considering their feelings or preferences.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a young adult and determines that the individual has achieved successful resolution of the previous stage of growth and development, evidenced by demonstrating which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Devotion and fidelity. This indicates that the individual has successfully resolved the stage of growth and development according to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. Devotion refers to the ability to form solid relationships and commitments, while fidelity means being able to maintain loyalty and trust in these relationships. These qualities show that the individual has successfully navigated the intimacy vs. isolation stage, which is characteristic of young adulthood. Now, let's analyze why the other choices are incorrect: A: Drive and hope - These qualities are more related to the stage of initiative vs. guilt in early childhood, not the young adulthood stage. B: Direction and purpose - While important, these qualities are more reflective of the previous stage of identity vs. role confusion in adolescence. D: Production and care - These qualities are more associated with the later stage of generativity vs. stagnation in middle adulthood, not young adulthood.
Question 5 of 5
Which individual is demonstrating the highest level of resilience? One who
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the individual demonstrates resilience by adapting to the loss of a permanent job through taking a temporary job to maintain financial stability. This shows resilience as they are actively seeking solutions to overcome adversity. A is incorrect as repressing stressors is not a healthy coping mechanism for resilience. B is incorrect as becoming depressed after the death of a spouse indicates a lack of resilience in handling the emotional stress. C is incorrect as living in a shelter for 2 years after a fire is a challenging situation, but it does not necessarily demonstrate the same level of adaptation and proactive approach to adversity as taking a temporary job for financial stability.