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Virtual ATI Mental Health Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
"QSEN" refers to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). This is because QSEN is an initiative that focuses on improving the quality and safety of healthcare by providing education and resources for nurses. It aims to prepare nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to enhance patient outcomes and reduce medical errors. Choice A is incorrect because it does not accurately represent the purpose of QSEN. Choice C is incorrect as it does not mention the focus on safety and quality in nursing care. Choice D is incorrect as it does not capture the comprehensive nature of the QSEN initiative.
Question 2 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse working in a Veteran's Administration Medical Center is meeting with a military wife who is an Asian American. The woman is to be joining a support group for wives of veterans who have posttraumatic stress syndrome. When asking her to describe her husband's mental health problems, which response would the nurse most likely expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it highlights a common cultural belief in Asian communities that mental health issues can be attributed to physical causes like vitamin deficiencies. This response indicates the wife's potential perspective and understanding of her husband's mental health problems, which is important for the nurse to consider when providing support. Choice B is incorrect as it perpetuates a negative stereotype about mental health issues being solely caused by war trauma. Choice C is incorrect as it suggests severe symptoms of PTSD without considering the cultural context. Choice D is incorrect as it focuses on the husband's behavior rather than his potential mental health issues and lacks cultural sensitivity.
Question 3 of 5
After assessing a patient, the nurse noted the following: he was tearful, he tried to kill himself before coming into the hospital, he had no immediate plan for another suicide attempt, he was unable to concentrate, and he reported having trouble sleeping and having little or no appetite. The nurse also noted that the patient's appearance was unkempt, that he spoke in a low monotone, and that he was unable to establish and maintain eye contact. Based on this information, which nursing diagnoses would be the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Risk for Suicide. Given the patient's presentation of being tearful, previous suicide attempt, inability to concentrate, sleep disturbances, poor appetite, unkempt appearance, low monotone speech, and lack of eye contact, these are all indicative of suicidal ideation and risk. The nurse should prioritize this nursing diagnosis to ensure the patient's safety. A: Ineffective Role Performance does not address the immediate risk of suicide. B: Risk for Infection is not indicated by the patient's symptoms. D: Risk for Self-Mutilation is not the priority as the patient's immediate risk is suicidal behavior.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is deciding about the size of the group. The nurse determines that a large group would be best based on which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because a large group is more effective for dealing with a specific issue due to the diversity of perspectives and experiences that can be shared. In a large group, there are more opportunities for brainstorming, problem-solving, and support. This leads to a richer discussion and more comprehensive exploration of the issue at hand. Choice A is incorrect because transference and countertransference issues can still arise in a large group setting. Choice B is incorrect as group cohesiveness may actually be harder to achieve in a larger group. Choice C is incorrect as a large group offers more potential interactions and relationships, not limited ones.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic stress for the past month because of job loss and financial difficulties. When evaluating the patient's assessment findings, the nurse would anticipate finding an elevated antibody titer to which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Herpes simplex viruses. Chronic stress can weaken the immune system, leading to increased susceptibility to viral infections. Elevated antibody titers to herpes simplex viruses would be expected due to the reactivation of latent infections during periods of stress. The other choices (B: Herpes zoster viruses, C: Acquired immune deficiency viruses, D: Influenza viruses) are less likely to be affected by chronic stress in the same way as herpes simplex viruses. Herpes zoster viruses typically reactivates due to decreased immunity in older age, acquired immune deficiency viruses are related to HIV infection, and influenza viruses are more commonly associated with acute infections rather than chronic stress.