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ATI Engage Mental Health Personality Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 9
Four teenagers died in an automobile accident. One week later, which behavior by the parents of these teenagers most clearly demonstrates resilience?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because creating a scholarship fund at their child's high school demonstrates resilience by channeling their grief into a positive and productive endeavor that honors their child's memory. This action shows the parents are able to cope with their loss by making a meaningful impact on the community. A: Visiting the grave daily may indicate difficulty moving forward and may hinder the grieving process. B: Returning to employment immediately could be a way to avoid facing the emotional impact of the loss. C: Discussing the accident within the family only may limit the support and healing that can come from seeking help outside the family circle.
Question 2 of 9
What is the number one chronic illness according to the National Council on Aging?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: arthritis. Arthritis is the number one chronic illness according to the National Council on Aging due to its high prevalence among older adults. Arthritis causes joint pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility, impacting quality of life. Heart failure (A) and hypertension (D) are also common chronic conditions but are not ranked as the number one chronic illness by the National Council on Aging. Diabetes (B) is a significant chronic illness but is not the primary focus of the National Council on Aging's ranking. Arthritis's impact on daily functioning and quality of life makes it the top chronic illness for older adults.
Question 3 of 9
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about disruptive behavior disorders. The students demonstrate understanding of the topic when they identify which of the following as an externalizing disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Conduct disorder. Conduct disorder is categorized as an externalizing disorder because it involves behaviors that are directed outward, such as aggression, defiance, and rule-breaking. This disorder is characterized by violating the rights of others and societal norms. In contrast, anxiety (choice A) and depression (choice B) are internalizing disorders, which involve inward-directed emotions and thoughts. Schizophrenia (choice C) is a psychotic disorder marked by disturbances in thinking, emotions, and behavior, and is not classified as an externalizing disorder. Conduct disorder fits the criteria of an externalizing disorder due to its focus on disruptive and antisocial behaviors.
Question 4 of 9
What type of personality disorder is characterized by eccentric, odd, or peculiar behavior, thinking, and beliefs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Cluster A. This cluster includes personality disorders such as paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal disorders, which are characterized by eccentric, odd, or peculiar behavior, thinking, and beliefs. These individuals often have difficulty forming and maintaining social relationships due to their unusual behaviors and beliefs. Choices B and C (Cluster B and Cluster C) do not specifically encompass personality disorders with eccentric or odd traits. Choice D (General personality disorders) is not a recognized category in the DSM-5 for personality disorders, making it an incorrect choice.
Question 5 of 9
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about spirituality and religiousness. The group demonstrates understanding of these concepts when they identify religiousness as which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Community participation in common worship. Religiousness involves engaging in activities such as attending religious services, participating in rituals, and sharing beliefs within a community setting. This choice specifically emphasizes the communal aspect of religious practice, highlighting the importance of group participation in worship activities. A: Feeling of connectedness - While feeling connectedness can be a part of religious experience, it is not specific to religiousness and can be experienced in various contexts. B: Way of interpreting life events - This choice refers more to spirituality, which involves personal beliefs and values, rather than specifically religious practices. C: Relationship with a unifying force - While this can be a component of religious beliefs, it does not capture the active participation in community worship that is central to religiousness.
Question 6 of 9
A nurse is talking with a patient, and 5 minutes remain in the session. Another patient comes to the door of the room, interrupts, and says to the nurse, "I really need to talk to you." The nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it acknowledges the interrupting patient's needs while respecting the current patient's time. By informing the interrupting patient that the current session has 5 more minutes, the nurse sets clear expectations and boundaries. This approach prioritizes both patients' needs and manages the situation effectively. A: Inviting the interrupting patient to join in the session with the current patient may not be appropriate as it could compromise the current patient's confidentiality and disrupt the ongoing session. B: Directly refusing to talk with the interrupting patient may come off as dismissive and unprofessional, potentially escalating the situation. C: Ending the current session abruptly to attend to the interrupting patient disregards the current patient's time and needs, leading to a poor patient experience.
Question 7 of 9
Phillip, a 63-year-old male, has exposed his genitals in public for all of his adult life, but the act has lost some of the former thrill. A rationale for this change in his experience may be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Desire waning with age. As individuals age, their sexual desires and behaviors may change. In this case, Phillip may be experiencing a decrease in his desire for exhibitionism as he grows older. This is a common phenomenon as people's sexual interests and behaviors can evolve over time. A: An increasing sense of shame - While shame could potentially be a factor, it is not the most likely reason for the change in Phillip's behavior. B: Disgust over his lack of control - This choice does not directly address the decrease in thrill experienced by Phillip and is less likely to be the primary reason for his change in behavior. D: Progression into actual assault - This choice is not supported by the information provided in the question and is an extreme assumption without any evidence.
Question 8 of 9
The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for 2 weeks. The client tells the nurse, 'My throat is sore, and I feel weak.' The nurse assesses the client's vital signs and finds that the client has a fever. The nurse notifies the physician, expecting an order to obtain which laboratory test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: A white blood cell count. Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, a serious condition characterized by a severe decrease in white blood cells. The client's symptoms of sore throat, weakness, fever, and recent initiation of clozapine raise suspicion for agranulocytosis. A white blood cell count is crucial to monitor for this adverse effect. B: Liver function studies are not the priority in this case, as the symptoms and findings are more indicative of a potential hematologic issue than liver dysfunction. C: Serum potassium level is not the most relevant test to order in this scenario, as the client's symptoms and history are more concerning for a hematologic issue rather than a potassium imbalance. D: Serum sodium level is not the most appropriate test to request, as the client's symptoms and history do not suggest a primary issue related to sodium imbalance.
Question 9 of 9
The nurse is caring for a client in the neighborhood clinic. The client tells the nurse that ever since he was an adolescent, he has avoided social situations because he has 'one ear that is obviously bigger than the other ear.' The nurse observes that one of the client's ears does not appear to be larger than the other ear. The nurse suspects that the client may be experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Body dysmorphic disorder. Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with a perceived flaw in physical appearance that is not observable or appears minor to others. In this scenario, the client's belief that one ear is significantly larger than the other, when it is not observable to the nurse, aligns with symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder. This disorder often leads to significant distress and impaired social functioning. A: Complex somatic symptom disorder involves a preoccupation with physical symptoms, but the client's concern is about appearance, not physical symptoms. B: Functional neurologic symptoms involve neurological symptoms without a known neurological condition, which is not evident in this case. C: Factitious disorder involves fabricating or exaggerating symptoms for psychological reasons, which is not the case here.