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Quizlet Mental Health ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is a key role of nurses in the provision of adjunctive treatments for mental illness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: monitoring client treatment adherence. Nurses play a key role in ensuring patients comply with their treatment plans. This involves monitoring medication intake, therapy attendance, and following through with other recommended interventions. Nurses do not have the authority to prescribe medication (choice A) or perform surgical procedures (choice D). While some nurses may be trained in providing counseling, conducting psychotherapy sessions (choice B) is typically the role of licensed therapists or psychologists.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is working with a forensic client on early recognition. On which area would the nurse and client focus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Aggressive behavior signals. In forensic settings, early recognition of aggressive behavior signals is crucial for preventing potential harm. The nurse and client would focus on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and establishing safety plans. This approach aligns with the proactive nature of forensic nursing to prevent escalation of violence. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because medication side effects, informed consent violations, and discharge needs are important but not directly related to early recognition of potential violence in forensic settings.
Question 3 of 5
A client with insomnia is taught to avoid watching television, eating, and doing work in the bedroom. Which technique is being used?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Stimulus control. This technique involves associating the bedroom with sleep by only engaging in sleep-related activities in that space. By avoiding activities like watching TV or working in the bedroom, the client strengthens the association between the bedroom and sleep, improving sleep efficiency. A: Sleep restriction involves limiting the time spent in bed to increase sleep drive. B: Relaxation training focuses on reducing physical and mental tension to promote better sleep. C: Cognitive behavior therapy targets changing negative thought patterns related to sleep.
Question 4 of 5
What is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: delusion. Positive symptoms of schizophrenia are behaviors or symptoms that are added to a person's personality, such as delusions. Delusions are false beliefs that are not based on reality, commonly seen in individuals with schizophrenia. Anhedonia (B) is a negative symptom characterized by the inability to experience pleasure. Apathy (C) is also a negative symptom associated with a lack of interest, motivation, or emotions. Mutism (D) is not specific to schizophrenia and refers to the inability or refusal to speak. Therefore, the correct answer is A because delusions are a classic positive symptom of schizophrenia.
Question 5 of 5
Nurse is performing dressing change for client with a sacral wound using negative pressure wound therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: First, the nurse should prioritize safety and infection control by donning sterile gloves to prevent contamination during the dressing change. This is essential to maintain asepsis and prevent wound infection. Applying skin preparation (A) can wait until after the gloves are on. Normal saline (B) is typically used during wound cleaning but is not the first step. Determining pain level (D) is important but not the immediate priority for this procedure.