ATI RN
Mental Health Final ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 2 of 5
A nurse encounters an unfamiliar psychiatric disorder on a new patient's admission form. Which resource should the nurse consult to determine criteria used to establish this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The DSM-V gives the criteria used to diagnose each mental disorder. It is the official guideline for diagnosing psychiatric disorders.
Question 3 of 5
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.
Question 4 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working on an inpatient unit that uses a privilege system. The nurse understands that this intervention integrates which group of theories?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Privilege systems are based on behavioral theories, which use reinforcement to modify behavior.
Question 5 of 5
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.