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ATI Mental Health Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What should the psychiatric nurse do to assist individuals and families to understand the recovery process and the resources available to them?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: psychoeducation. This involves providing information and education about mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and resources available. This helps individuals and families understand the recovery process and available support. Creating a care plan (B) is important but not specifically focused on education. Referring to a psychiatrist (C) is more about treatment rather than education. Referring to a website (D) may not cater to individual needs or provide personalized support like psychoeducation does.
Question 2 of 5
The client asks the nurse about the goal of treatment mental health programs. What would the nurse tell them?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because mental health programs aim to provide safe, structured, and supportive care for individuals with mental health symptoms who can benefit from frequent treatment monitoring. This goal emphasizes the importance of creating a therapeutic environment that offers necessary interventions and support to help individuals manage their symptoms and improve their well-being. Choice A is incorrect because the goal is not solely about transitioning individuals to complete independence quickly, but rather about providing ongoing support and care. Choice C is incorrect as mental health programs are not intended to serve as permanent homes, but rather as treatment settings aimed at improving individuals' mental health. Choice D is incorrect because while close monitoring may be necessary for some clients, it is not the sole goal of mental health programs, which also focus on providing support and treatment interventions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a forensic client. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to include when explaining the purpose of the assessment to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step 1: The nurse's priority is to address the client's mental health and behavioral issues to provide appropriate treatment and support. Step 2: Focusing on mental health and behavior helps establish a therapeutic relationship and assess the client's immediate needs. Step 3: Discussing specific crimes may trigger distress or legal concerns, hindering the therapeutic process. Step 4: Avoiding detailed discussions of crimes maintains client confidentiality and respects their dignity. Summary: Option D is correct because it prioritizes mental health assessment over discussing specific crimes, ensuring a client-centered approach and fostering a safe therapeutic environment. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they prioritize irrelevant or potentially harmful information over the client's well-being.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to an AP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because a client who had a cerebrovascular accident two days ago and needs help toileting can be safely assigned to an AP. This task does not require specialized nursing knowledge or assessment skills. The AP can assist with toileting safely under the supervision of the nurse. Choices A, B, and C require nursing assessment, intervention, or evaluation of the client's condition, which should be done by a nurse. Assigning these tasks to an AP could compromise client safety and proper care.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent client is seen in the emergency department with symptoms of dementia, tremors, and ataxia. The client had been sniffing glue with a friend. The nurse suspects the client's symptoms were caused by poisoning with which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Toluene. Toluene is a solvent found in glue and can cause symptoms of dementia, tremors, and ataxia when inhaled. Mercury (A), lead (B), and arsenic (D) are toxic substances but do not typically present with these specific symptoms after glue sniffing. Mercury poisoning can cause neurological symptoms, lead poisoning can lead to developmental delays, and arsenic poisoning can result in gastrointestinal symptoms. Toluene exposure is associated with neurological effects due to its impact on the central nervous system.