ATI RN
Mental Health Final ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 9
Riley refuses to attend therapeutic groups while in the hospital. The nurse listens to Riley's comments and plans to speak to the interdisciplinary team counselor about Riley's concerns. What does this situation represent, relative to the nurse"“client interaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team reflects professional sharing in care planning.
Question 2 of 9
A 72-year-old woman is participating in a health fair that is being held at a local community center. Basic psychiatric screening will be provided by mental health professionals. Which of the following problems would this screening most likely reveal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cognitive impairment, such as dementia, is more commonly screened for in older adults during health fairs.
Question 3 of 9
A nurse is assessing a client with a long arm cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for acute compartment syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Edema is a key sign of acute compartment syndrome, where increased pressure within a confined space threatens blood flow to tissues.
Question 4 of 9
A nurse is assessing the parents of a 6-year-old child who has died from leukemia. The nurse is integrating the dual process model for the assessment. Which of the following would the nurse identify as reflecting the parents'loss-oriented coping?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Loss-oriented coping involves focusing on the deceased and the grief associated with the loss.
Question 5 of 9
During an interview, a patient attempts to shift the focus from self to the nurse by asking personal questions. The nurse should respond by saying:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should refocus the conversation on the patient's concerns, maintaining a therapeutic focus.
Question 6 of 9
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is asked to be a guest speaker at a community fund-raising event for mental health services. Which of the following would the nurse emphasize as the primary goal of mental health services?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary goal of mental health services is to support recovery and improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness.
Question 7 of 9
Substance abuse is often present in people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Laura, a 28-year-old with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, drinks alcohol instead of taking her prescribed medications. The nurse caring for this patient recognizes that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Substance use in bipolar disorder is often an attempt to self-medicate symptoms of mania or depression.
Question 8 of 9
A patient continues to dominate the group conversation despite having been asked to allow others to speak. What is the most appropriate group leader response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response addresses the behavior constructively and emphasizes equal participation.
Question 9 of 9
A student does poorly on the first class exam of the semester. Although there are three more tests plus a final exam that will be given during the rest of the semester, the student believes that he will fail the course because of doing so poorly on the one exam. The student's belief reflects which type of irrational belief?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Catastrophizing involves exaggerating the negative impact of an event, such as assuming one poor exam will lead to failing the entire course.