ATI RN
Mental Health ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ophelia, a 69-year-old retired nurse, attends a reunion of her former coworkers. Ophelia is concerned because she usually knows everyone, and she cannot recognize faces today. A registered nurse colleague recognizes Ophelia's distress and 'introduces' Ophelia to those attending. The nurse practitioner recognizes that Ophelia seems to have a deficit in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Social cognition. Ophelia's inability to recognize familiar faces at the reunion indicates a deficit in social cognition, which involves the ability to understand and interact with others socially. This deficit is not related to lower-level cognitive domains like memory or attention (choice A), delirium threshold (choice B), or executive function which is more related to planning and decision-making (choice C). Social cognition impairment can manifest as difficulty recognizing faces, interpreting social cues, or understanding others' emotions, all of which are evident in Ophelia's situation.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse Tuan worked with a client three weeks ago to get them set up with a community-based mental health-care treatment plan to help with the client's diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Tuan decides to make a follow-up call to the client to ask them how they're doing. What step in the nursing process does Tuan's action represent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: evaluation. Evaluation is the step in the nursing process where the nurse assesses the client's response to the implemented plan of care to determine if the goals were met and if any modifications are needed. In this scenario, Nurse Tuan is following up with the client to assess how they are doing after the community-based mental health-care treatment plan was put in place. This action allows Tuan to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and make any necessary adjustments. Incorrect Choices: A: Assessment is the step where data is collected and analyzed to identify the client's problems and needs. This step precedes the implementation of the treatment plan. C: Implementation is the step where the nurse puts the plan of care into action. Tuan has already implemented the plan and is now assessing its effectiveness. D: Planning is the step where the nurse develops a comprehensive plan of care based on the assessment data. Tuan has already completed this step by setting up the community-based mental health-care
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a therapeutic group about reducing the stigma of taking psychiatric medications. One of the participants raises his hand and states, " don't want to take medication because I am afraid what other people will think of me." What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it addresses the participant's concern about stigma by emphasizing the importance of psychiatric medication for mental health, just like medication for physical health. This response validates the participant's feelings and educates on the significance of treating mental health conditions. A: This response may come off as dismissive and does not provide a supportive or educational approach. B: While it suggests confidentiality, it does not address the underlying issue of stigma and may not empower the participant to feel more comfortable with medication. D: This response does not provide a constructive solution or empower the participant to manage stigma related to taking psychiatric medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing student has a special feeling toward a client that is based on acceptance, warmth, and a nonjudgmental attitude. The student is experiencing which characteristic that enhances the achievement of the nurse-client relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Rapport. Rapport is crucial in building a therapeutic nurse-client relationship. It involves creating a connection based on acceptance, warmth, and a nonjudgmental attitude, which helps in establishing trust and communication. Building rapport fosters a positive environment for effective care and understanding between the nurse and client. Trust (B) is built on rapport and is a result of it. Respect (C) and professionalism (D) are important in nursing practice but do not directly address the specific characteristic described in the question.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been placed in seclusion because the client has been deemed a danger to others. Which is the priority nursing intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because maintaining contact and assuring the client that seclusion will maintain their safety is the priority nursing intervention for a client deemed a danger to others. This intervention helps build trust, reduce anxiety, and promote a therapeutic relationship. A: Having little contact with the client may increase feelings of isolation and exacerbate the client's distress. B: Providing privacy is important, but in this case, ensuring the client's safety is the priority over maintaining confidentiality. D: Teaching relaxation techniques and coping strategies is beneficial, but it is not the immediate priority when the client is in seclusion due to being a danger to others.