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ATI Active Learning Template Basic Concept Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
In understanding the role of victim and perpetrator, the act of evidence collection is enhanced. What knowledge base assists in caring for the injured victim?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, Medical-surgical nursing skills. Evidence collection in caring for injured victims requires knowledge of assessing and treating physical injuries, which falls under the domain of medical-surgical nursing. Legal aspects (A) are important for documentation but not direct care. Testifying in court (B) and collaborating with law practitioners (C) are not essential for providing immediate care to the victim. Therefore, D is the most relevant choice.
Question 2 of 5
What is one reason why personality disorders can be difficult to diagnose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because individuals with personality disorders often lack insight into their condition and may not seek help. This can lead to underreporting of symptoms and reluctance to engage in treatment. Maladaptive behaviors (B) are a symptom of personality disorders, not a reason for difficulty in diagnosis. Lack of reliable health history (C) may hinder diagnosis but is not specific to personality disorders. Lack of emotional response (D) from the client may be a symptom of certain personality disorders but is not the main reason for difficulty in diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit has a nursing diagnosis of nonadherence R/T antipsychotic medications. In which role is the nurse functioning when checking for"cheeking"?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Medication manager. Checking for "cheeking" refers to the nurse's role in ensuring that the client is not hiding or storing their medications in their mouth instead of swallowing them, which could lead to nonadherence. As a medication manager, the nurse is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the client's medication administration to promote adherence and safety. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Advocate - Advocacy involves supporting the client's rights and preferences, which is important but not directly related to checking for "cheeking". B: Educator - While educating the client about the importance of taking medications as prescribed is crucial, it does not specifically address the task of checking for "cheeking". D: Counselor - Counseling focuses on addressing emotional and psychological issues, which is not the primary concern when checking for "cheeking".
Question 4 of 5
On an inpatient psychiatric unit, a client, who follows a traditional Taoist philosophy, states,"I must have warm ginger root for my migraine headache." The nurse, understanding the effects of cultural influences, attaches which meaning to this statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 1: Taoism emphasizes balance between yin and yang energies. Step 2: Traditional Taoist philosophy includes using natural remedies like ginger for health. Step 3: Client's request aligns with Taoist principles of balancing energies for health. Step 4: Therefore, the nurse attaches meaning C to the client's statement. Summary: A is incorrect as it assumes obstinacy, B is incorrect as it misinterprets Taoist beliefs, and D is incorrect as it assumes refusal based on medication.
Question 5 of 5
A patient says to the nurse, "My father has been dead for over 10 years, but talking to you is almost as comforting as the talks he and I had when I was a chil" Which term applies to the patient's comment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Transference. This term refers to the patient projecting feelings or emotions they have towards someone else, typically a significant figure from their past, onto the nurse. In this scenario, the patient is expressing comfort in talking to the nurse similar to the comfort they felt when talking to their deceased father, indicating a transference of emotions. A: Superego pertains to the internalized moral standards and values of an individual, not relevant in this context. C: Reality testing involves distinguishing between internal thoughts and external reality, which is not the focus of the patient's comment. D: Counter-transference refers to the nurse's emotional response towards the patient, not the patient's feelings towards the nurse.