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ATI Capstone Mental Health Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to assess a 78-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with major depression. Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess as a normal finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Dulled taste sensation. Major depression can affect taste perception causing dulled taste sensation. This is a normal finding in older adults with depression due to changes in neurotransmitters. A: Decrease in body fat and B: Increased muscle mass are not typical findings in major depression, as it can lead to changes in appetite and weight loss. D: Enhanced visual acuity is not a normal finding in major depression; it is more likely a symptom of another condition or unrelated to the depressive disorder.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client comes to the emergency department complaining of a severe pounding headache in the temples and a stiff neck. The client is flushed and diaphoretic, and his pulse is racing. The client states that he is being treated for depression with selegiline. Which question by the nurse would be most important to ask at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "What have you had to eat or drink today?" This question is important because the client is taking selegiline, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), which has dietary restrictions. Foods high in tyramine can lead to a hypertensive crisis when combined with MAOIs. The client's symptoms of severe headache, flushing, and diaphoresis are indicative of a potential hypertensive crisis. By asking about the client's recent dietary intake, the nurse can assess for potential tyramine-containing foods that may have triggered the symptoms. Choice A: "When did you last have blood drawn to check your drug level?" is not as important at this time because the client's symptoms suggest an acute issue that requires immediate intervention, rather than monitoring drug levels. Choice C: "Are you having any chest pain?" is important for assessing cardiac involvement but is not the most crucial question in this scenario. Choice D: "Do you use any herbal remedies
Question 5 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.