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ATI Engage Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
To determine a patient's legal sanity or competency, the psychiatric forensic nurse must assess all of the following, except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because when assessing a patient's legal sanity or competency, the focus should be on the individual's mental state and capacity to understand their actions, not their social network. A: The ability to distinguish right from wrong is essential as it relates to legal standards for sanity. B: Understanding the nature of the act is crucial in determining competency. C: Evaluating the defendant's mental state at the time of the act helps in understanding their mental capacity during the incident. Incorrect choices A, B, and C are directly related to assessing legal sanity and competency, while choice D is not relevant to this assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking to a female client who is a survivor of intimate partner violence. The woman relates that her husband has been told that he has the characteristics of an antisocial personality disorder. The woman also informs the nurse that her husband has an extensive criminal record. The nurse interprets this information and suspects that the woman's husband would most likely demonstrate which behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: A risk for moderate to severe violence with people both within and outside his family. This is because individuals with antisocial personality disorder often exhibit behaviors such as aggression, impulsivity, disregard for the rights of others, and lack of empathy. With an extensive criminal record and being identified as having characteristics of antisocial personality disorder, the woman's husband is at an increased risk for violent behavior towards both family members and others. Choice B is incorrect because individuals with antisocial personality disorder typically lack remorse for their actions. Choice C is incorrect as depression and feelings of inadequacy are not characteristic of antisocial personality disorder. Choice D is incorrect as individuals with antisocial personality disorder may maintain superficial relationships but are not likely to isolate themselves from others purposefully.
Question 3 of 5
A college student received an invitation to attend the wedding of a close friend who lives across the country. The student is afraid of flying. Which type of therapy would be most helpful for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Systematic desensitization. This therapy gradually exposes the patient to their fear in a controlled manner to reduce anxiety. In this case, the student's fear of flying can be addressed by incrementally exposing them to flying-related stimuli, helping them build confidence and reduce fear. Choice A (Psychoanalysis) focuses on exploring unconscious thoughts and childhood experiences, not directly addressing the fear of flying. Choice B (Aversion therapy) involves associating a negative stimulus with the unwanted behavior, which may not be effective for overcoming a fear of flying. Choice D (Short-term dynamic therapy) is a brief form of psychoanalytic therapy, but it may not provide the structured approach needed to address specific phobias like fear of flying.
Question 4 of 5
To determine a patient's legal sanity or competency, the psychiatric forensic nurse must assess all of the following, except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because when assessing a patient's legal sanity or competency, the focus should be on the individual's mental state and capacity to understand their actions, not their social network. A: The ability to distinguish right from wrong is essential as it relates to legal standards for sanity. B: Understanding the nature of the act is crucial in determining competency. C: Evaluating the defendant's mental state at the time of the act helps in understanding their mental capacity during the incident. Incorrect choices A, B, and C are directly related to assessing legal sanity and competency, while choice D is not relevant to this assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is talking to the nurse about her friendship with another person. She comments, 'That person is always there for me, and I am always there for her. We help each other out; sometimes she's helping me, and sometimes I am helping her.' The nurse interprets the patient's statements about her social network as reflecting which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Reciprocity. The patient's statements indicate a mutual exchange of support and assistance between her and her friend. Reciprocity in social networks refers to the give-and-take dynamic where both parties provide help and support to each other. This is evident in the patient's description of their friendship. Incorrect choices: A: Denseness refers to the degree to which individuals within a social network are connected to each other. The patient's statements do not specifically indicate a high level of interconnectedness. C: Social support involves the provision of assistance or emotional support within a social network, but the key aspect of reciprocity is missing in this choice. D: Constraints refer to the limitations or restrictions within a social network that may hinder relationships or interactions. There is no indication of constraints in the patient's statements.