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ATI Capstone Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
Martin is a 23-year-old male with a new diagnosis of schizophrenia, and his family is receiving information from a home health nurse. The topic of education is suicide prevention, and the nurse recognizes effective teaching when the mother says:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because suicide risk is indeed highest in the first few years after a schizophrenia diagnosis due to the stress of adjusting to the illness, medication side effects, and stigma. Choice A is incorrect as individuals with schizophrenia have a higher risk of suicide compared to the general population. Choice C is incorrect because confusion is not a significant factor in suicide risk for individuals with schizophrenia. Choice D is incorrect as while suicide risk is elevated in schizophrenia, most individuals diagnosed do not die by suicide.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse manager conducts a hand hygiene surveillance project on the mental health unit. This activity demonstrates nursing competency in which two QSEN categories?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: safety and quality improvement. Hand hygiene surveillance project aligns with safety by preventing infections and quality improvement by enhancing patient outcomes. Safety includes preventing harm, while quality improvement focuses on optimizing processes. Teamwork (B) and informatics (C) are not directly related to hand hygiene surveillance. Evidence-based practice (D) and person-centered care (D) are important but not the primary focus of a hand hygiene surveillance project.
Question 3 of 5
Nursing theorists identify the nurse-client relationship as central to nursing practice. After studying these concepts, the nursing student understands that Peplau is to the phases of the nurse-client relationship as Watson is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Peplau focuses on phases of nurse-client relationship, emphasizing therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills. 2. Watson is known for her Theory of Human Caring, which includes the seven assumptions about the science of caring. 3. Both theories highlight the importance of the nurse-client relationship in nursing practice. 4. Therefore, the correct answer is A (Seven assumptions about the science of caring). Summary: B: Cultural care diversity and universality is associated with Leininger's Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality. C: Modeling and role modeling is associated with Erickson, Tomlin, and Swain's Theory of Modeling and Role Modeling. D: Human energy fields is associated with Rogers' Science of Unitary Human Beings.
Question 4 of 5
A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit states,"My mother hates me. My father is a drunk. Right now, I am homeless." The nurse responds,"Let's talk more about your feelings toward your mother." Which is a description of the technique used by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the nurse is using questions or statements to help the client expand on a topic of importance, which in this case is the client's feelings towards their mother. By encouraging the client to talk more about their feelings, the nurse is facilitating a deeper exploration of the client's emotions and thoughts. This technique fosters trust, empathy, and a therapeutic relationship. Incorrect Choices: B: The nurse is not asking the client to select a topic for discussion but rather guiding the conversation based on the client's initial statement. C: While the nurse is delving further into the client's feelings about their mother, the focus is on the client's emotions rather than a subject or idea. D: The nurse is not being persistent with questioning but rather offering a supportive and open-ended approach to exploring the client's feelings.
Question 5 of 5
In the majority culture of the United States, which individual has the greatest risk to be labeled mentally ill? One who
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because describing hearing God's voice speaking is often associated with religious delusions, a symptom of certain mental illnesses like schizophrenia. This can lead to being labeled mentally ill due to societal norms. Option B is incorrect as being pessimistic but goal-oriented is a common personality trait. Option C is incorrect as being generous does not inherently indicate mental illness. Option D is incorrect as having an optimistic viewpoint and meeting personal needs are not indicative of mental illness.