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ATI Capstone Mental Health Proctored Assessment Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Each American state and territory establishes legal nursing practice through what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Nurse Practice Act. This legislation is enacted by each state and territory to define the scope of nursing practice, standards of care, licensure requirements, and regulations. It is the primary legal framework that governs nursing practice within a specific jurisdiction. Research function (A) and evidence-based practice guidelines (C) focus on guiding clinical practice but do not have the same legal authority as the Nurse Practice Act. Building a nursing database (D) may support research and practice, but it does not establish legal nursing practice.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Each American state and territory establishes legal nursing practice through what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Nurse Practice Act. This legislation is enacted by each state and territory to define the scope of nursing practice, standards of care, licensure requirements, and regulations. It is the primary legal framework that governs nursing practice within a specific jurisdiction. Research function (A) and evidence-based practice guidelines (C) focus on guiding clinical practice but do not have the same legal authority as the Nurse Practice Act. Building a nursing database (D) may support research and practice, but it does not establish legal nursing practice.
Question 4 of 5
A 34-year-old client with depression is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse enters her room and initiates interaction with the client. When talking with the client, which approach would be least appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Animated and cheerful manner. In a psychiatric setting, being overly cheerful can be perceived as insincere or dismissive of the client's feelings. Step 1: Establishing rapport with a quiet and empathetic manner is important to build trust and show understanding. Step 2: A matter-of-fact manner helps convey information clearly and concisely. Step 3: A respectful, direct manner is crucial for setting boundaries and maintaining professionalism. Overall, being overly cheerful may not align with the client's emotional state and could hinder the therapeutic relationship.
Question 5 of 5
When providing care to a patient, the psychiatric-mental health nurse is implementing the therapeutic use of self. The nurse is applying the concepts based on the work of which individual?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Hildegarde Peplau. Peplau is known for her work on interpersonal relations in nursing, emphasizing the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship. She developed the Theory of Interpersonal Relations, which focuses on the nurse's role in facilitating the patient's growth and development. Through this theory, nurses use themselves as therapeutic tools to promote healing. Florence Nightingale is known for her contributions to nursing practice, but not specifically for therapeutic use of self. Dorothea Dix was a mental health advocate, not directly related to therapeutic nurse-patient relationship. Sigmund Freud is known for psychoanalytic theory, which is not directly related to nurse-patient interactions.