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Proctored ATI Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reviews a client's record in preparation for client care. This action is one of the tasks that occur in a phase of the nurse-client relationship. What is the purpose of this phase?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the phase of the nurse-client relationship involving reviewing the client's record is the orientation phase. In this phase, the nurse gathers information about the client's diagnosis, health history, and current care needs to understand the client's situation. This phase focuses on setting goals, exploring attitudes, and establishing a plan of care based on the client's needs. It is essential for the nurse to understand the client's diagnosis to provide effective care. Choice A (Getting to know each other and establishing trust) is typically associated with the initial phase of the relationship, not specifically related to reviewing records. Choice B (Implementing nursing interventions to achieve outcomes) is part of the working phase, where interventions are carried out. Choice C (Achievement of independence and maintenance of health without nursing care) is more aligned with the termination phase, where the client achieves independence.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assigned to ACT should explain the program's treatment goal as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it accurately describes the treatment goal of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs. ACT aims to provide intensive treatment and support for mentally ill individuals to help them live successfully in the community. This involves a comprehensive approach that includes medication management, therapy, and other services tailored to each individual's needs. Choice A is incorrect because ACT is not solely focused on maintaining abstinence from alcohol and other substances of abuse. Choice B is incorrect as it describes a different type of program for mentally ill patients in need of stabilization, not necessarily those in the community. Choice C is incorrect as it specifically mentions incarcerated inmates, which is not a focus of ACT programs designed for community living.
Question 3 of 5
Which technique will best communicate to a patient that the nurse is interested in listening?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Restating a feeling or thought the patient has expressed. This technique, known as reflective listening, shows active listening and empathy towards the patient. By restating the patient's feelings or thoughts, the nurse demonstrates understanding and encourages further communication. This approach validates the patient's emotions and promotes a therapeutic relationship. Choice B (Asking a direct question) may come off as interrogative and can feel less empathetic. Choice C (Making a judgment) can be perceived as dismissive or critical, hindering open communication. Choice D (Saying "I understand what you're saying") may seem insincere unless followed by specific examples of understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the American Nurses Association's Statement on Psychiatric Nursing Practice published in 1967, which sanctioned the involvement of psychiatric-mental health nurses in the provision of holistic nursing care. Integrating knowledge of the various theories and views of mental health and illness, the nurse identifies which of the following as most strongly linked to this holistic approach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Florence Nightingale emphasized holistic care in her publication "Notes on Nursing." 2. She advocated for considering physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of patients' well-being. 3. This aligns with the holistic approach endorsed by the American Nurses Association in 1967. 4. Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory focuses on unconscious processes, not holistic care. 5. Hildegarde Peplau's theory emphasizes nurse-patient relationships, not specifically holistic care. 6. Clifford Beers' work focuses on his personal experience with mental illness, not holistic care. Summary: Florence Nightingale's "Notes on Nursing" is the correct choice as it aligns with the holistic approach endorsed by the American Nurses Association in 1967. Other options do not directly relate to holistic care.
Question 5 of 5
When describing the influence of Harry Stack Sullivan on psychiatric-mental health nursing, which of the following would the instructor address as a major concept?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Interpersonal relations. Harry Stack Sullivan is known for his focus on interpersonal relations as a major concept in psychiatric-mental health nursing. Sullivan emphasized the importance of understanding and improving relationships between individuals as a key factor in mental health. He believed that a person's development and well-being are greatly influenced by their interactions with others. This concept is fundamental in psychiatric nursing practice as it guides therapeutic communication and relationship-building with patients. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not directly align with Sullivan's emphasis on interpersonal relations in the context of psychiatric-mental health nursing.