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ATI Engage Mental Health Personality Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
The nurse is reviewing the assessment data of a patient diagnosed with a mental illness. The patient is to be prescribed medication to treat the illness. The nurse would identify changes in which laboratory values as being the least significant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A (Hemoglobin) Rationale: Hemoglobin levels are not typically affected by medications used to treat mental illnesses. ALT, BUN, and serum creatinine levels are commonly monitored due to potential medication side effects on liver and kidney function. Hemoglobin is primarily related to oxygen-carrying capacity and anemia, not directly affected by mental health medications.
Question 3 of 5
A female patient is an adolescent who recently tried to overdose because her boyfriend broke up with her. Her father is a single parent, and he has been drinking excessively to cope with his stress. The patient tells the nurse that whenever she needs to talk to her father, he is always drunk or away drinking with his drinking buddies. Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this patient's family?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Compromised Family Coping. This choice is appropriate because the patient's family is struggling to cope effectively with the stressors they are facing. The father's excessive drinking and absence are impacting the patient's emotional well-being and ability to communicate with her father. This diagnosis reflects the family's inability to effectively manage the situation. A: Ineffective Family Therapeutic Regimen Management does not directly address the family's coping mechanisms. C: Ineffective Denial does not capture the family's overall coping ability and focuses more on individual denial behavior. D: Caregiver Role Strain may not fully encompass the family's overall coping difficulties and the impact on the patient's well-being. In summary, choice B is the most appropriate as it directly addresses the family's struggle to cope with the stressors, highlighting the need for nursing intervention to support their coping mechanisms.
Question 4 of 5
After interviewing a patient about social supports, the nurse determines that the patient is experiencing emotional support from these social supports based on which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the statement reflects emotional support through the availability of someone to talk to, which is a key aspect of emotional support. Choice B refers to instrumental support (help with tasks), C refers to tangible support (financial assistance), and D refers to informational support (providing health-related information). Emotional support involves providing empathy, listening, and understanding, making choice A the most appropriate selection in this context.
Question 5 of 5
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.