ATI RN
Mental Health Final ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
Light projected into the retina is believed to trigger changes in sleep patterns and quality of sleep. Therefore the nurse should suggest:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Limiting use of electronic devices in the hour before bedtime. Exposure to blue light emitted by electronic devices can disrupt the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep. By limiting electronic device use before bedtime, the nurse can help the individual maintain a more natural sleep-wake cycle. Choice A is not directly related to the impact of light on sleep patterns. Choice B, exercising before bedtime, can actually stimulate the body and make it harder to fall asleep. Choice D, dimming screens, is a good practice but may not be as effective as completely avoiding electronic devices before bedtime to optimize sleep quality.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is working as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team caring for patients with psychiatric disorders. Based on the nurse's understanding of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and its limitations cited by critics, the nurse would identify which patient as an inappropriate candidate for CBT?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. CBT may not be suitable for individuals with severe cognitive impairments like those with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia can affect a person's ability to engage in cognitive processes necessary for CBT, such as reality testing and cognitive restructuring. Patients with schizophrenia may struggle with delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking, making it challenging to benefit from traditional CBT techniques. Substance abuse (A), depression (B), and eating disorders (D) are conditions that have shown to respond well to CBT techniques, making them appropriate candidates for treatment.
Question 3 of 5
While working with an older male patient, the nurse begins to think that the patient reminds the nurse of her grandfather and responds as if she was the granddaughter. The nurse is developing which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Countertransference. Countertransference occurs when the nurse projects their own feelings, experiences, or attitudes onto the patient, based on personal issues or past relationships. In this scenario, the nurse is reacting to the patient as if he was her grandfather, indicating a personal connection influencing her behavior. Incorrect choices: A: Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. While empathy is important in nursing, it does not involve projecting personal experiences onto the patient. B: Transference refers to the patient projecting feelings onto the nurse based on past experiences. It is the opposite of countertransference. D: Modeling involves observing and imitating the behavior of others, which is not the case in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a presentation for a local community group of young and middle-aged adults about common psychosocial problems. Which of the following would be least appropriate for the nurse to integrate into the presentation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it is the least appropriate statement to integrate into the presentation. The presentation is about common psychosocial problems in young and middle-aged adults, and the statement about superior technologic advances primarily applying in the United States is not directly relevant to the topic. Step 1: Identify the topic of the presentation - common psychosocial problems in young and middle-aged adults. Step 2: Evaluate each choice based on relevance to the topic. Step 3: D is least appropriate as it focuses on technological advances rather than psychosocial problems. Step 4: A, B, and C are more relevant as they discuss age range, cultural aspects, and global norms related to the target audience. In summary, D is the least appropriate choice as it deviates from the main focus of the presentation on psychosocial problems in young and middle-aged adults. Choices A, B, and C are more relevant to the topic at hand.
Question 5 of 5
A client presents with the belief that they are going to marry Prince Harry. What delusion are they experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: erotomaniac. This delusion involves falsely believing that someone of higher social status, like a celebrity or royalty, is in love with them. In this case, the client believes they will marry Prince Harry. This delusion is characterized by a romantic or sexual focus on the person of interest. Choice B, grandiose delusion, involves an exaggerated sense of self-importance or power, not related to a specific person. Choice C, somatic delusion, involves beliefs about one's body, health, or physical condition. Choice D, persecutory delusion, involves feeling targeted, harassed, or conspired against, which is not applicable in this scenario.