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ATI Capstone Mental Health Assessment Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Larry is from a small town and began displaying aggressive and manipulative traits while still a teenager. Now at 40 years old, Larry is serving a life sentence for the murders of his wife and her brother. John, the prison psychiatric nurse practitioner, recognizes that Larry's treatment will most likely:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because Larry's long history of aggressive and manipulative behavior suggests deep-rooted issues that are unlikely to change dramatically. Small incremental changes indicate a more realistic expectation for progress in his treatment. Choice A is incorrect as transforming Larry into a model prisoner is overly optimistic given his history. Choice B is incorrect as it assumes no improvement in coping skills, which may occur to some extent through therapy. Choice C is incorrect as reaffirming high-risk behaviors would be detrimental to Larry's rehabilitation.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse Julie recommends that the family of a client with a substance-related disorder attend a support group, such as Al-Anon. In addition to helping family members understand the problem, what is the purpose of these groups?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: to maintain focus on changing their own behaviors. Rationale: 1. Support groups like Al-Anon are designed to help family members of individuals with substance-related disorders focus on their own behaviors. 2. By attending these groups, family members can work on understanding and changing their own responses to the situation. 3. The primary goal is to provide support, education, and coping strategies for family members, not to change the client's behaviors directly. 4. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as the main focus of these support groups is on the family members' well-being, not directly addressing the client's behaviors or preventing substance problems in other family members.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is developing a care plan for a client with schizotypal personality disorder. The client has reported a recent history of magical thinking. What does the nurse note is the priority nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: disturbed thought process. This is the priority nursing diagnosis because magical thinking is a common symptom of schizotypal personality disorder, indicating a disturbance in thought process. Addressing this issue is crucial for the client's overall well-being and treatment success. Choice A (anxiety) may be a secondary concern related to the client's symptoms but not the priority. Choice B (risk for loneliness) is not directly related to the client's current symptom of magical thinking. Choice C (risk for self-harm) is important to assess but may not be the priority at this time compared to addressing the core symptom of disturbed thought process.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse uses the clock face assessment test to obtain which assessment data?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The clock face assessment test is used to assess cognitive function, particularly visuospatial abilities and executive functioning. The correct answer is A because it helps in detecting early signs of neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. By analyzing how the patient draws a clock face, the nurse can identify cognitive impairment. Choice B is incorrect as the clock face test is not used to assess overall functioning. Choice C is incorrect as it does not specifically provide evidence of alcohol/substance use disorders. Choice D is incorrect as the clock face test is not primarily used to detect signs and symptoms of depression.
Question 5 of 5
The right to determine one's own destiny is to"autonomy" as the duty to benefit or promote the good of others is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, "Beneficence." Beneficence refers to the duty to benefit others and promote their well-being, which is parallel to autonomy's focus on self-determination. Autonomy emphasizes individuals making decisions for themselves, while beneficence emphasizes acting in the best interests of others. Nonmaleficence (A) is the duty to do no harm, not necessarily to actively promote good. Justice (B) is about fairness and equal treatment, not specifically about benefiting others. Veracity (C) is about truth-telling, not necessarily about promoting the good of others. In this context, "Beneficence" is the most appropriate choice as it aligns with the concept of promoting the well-being of others.