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ATI Engage Mental Health Personality Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
What type of personality disorder is characterized by eccentric, odd, or peculiar behavior, thinking, and beliefs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Cluster A. This cluster includes personality disorders such as paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal disorders, which are characterized by eccentric, odd, or peculiar behavior, thinking, and beliefs. These individuals often have difficulty forming and maintaining social relationships due to their unusual behaviors and beliefs. Choices B and C (Cluster B and Cluster C) do not specifically encompass personality disorders with eccentric or odd traits. Choice D (General personality disorders) is not a recognized category in the DSM-5 for personality disorders, making it an incorrect choice.
Question 2 of 5
A patient repeatedly stated, "I'm stupi" Which statement by that patient would show progress resulting from cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it shows a shift in thinking from a global, negative self-view to a more specific acknowledgement of occasional mistakes. This demonstrates progress in cognitive restructuring, a key component of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Choice B reflects a pattern of negative thinking without self-reflection, while choice C indicates a fear of failure in trying new things. Choice D shows self-criticism without recognition of potential for improvement. Overall, choice A is the most indicative of cognitive-behavioral therapy progress by acknowledging specific instances of behavior rather than a global self-assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is talking with a patient, and 5 minutes remain in the session. Another patient comes to the door of the room, interrupts, and says to the nurse, "I really need to talk to you." The nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it acknowledges the interrupting patient's needs while respecting the current patient's time. By informing the interrupting patient that the current session has 5 more minutes, the nurse sets clear expectations and boundaries. This approach prioritizes both patients' needs and manages the situation effectively. A: Inviting the interrupting patient to join in the session with the current patient may not be appropriate as it could compromise the current patient's confidentiality and disrupt the ongoing session. B: Directly refusing to talk with the interrupting patient may come off as dismissive and unprofessional, potentially escalating the situation. C: Ending the current session abruptly to attend to the interrupting patient disregards the current patient's time and needs, leading to a poor patient experience.
Question 4 of 5
Four teenagers died in an automobile accident. One week later, which behavior by the parents of these teenagers most clearly demonstrates resilience?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because creating a scholarship fund at their child's high school demonstrates resilience by channeling their grief into a positive and productive endeavor that honors their child's memory. This action shows the parents are able to cope with their loss by making a meaningful impact on the community. A: Visiting the grave daily may indicate difficulty moving forward and may hinder the grieving process. B: Returning to employment immediately could be a way to avoid facing the emotional impact of the loss. C: Discussing the accident within the family only may limit the support and healing that can come from seeking help outside the family circle.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the neighborhood clinic. The client tells the nurse that ever since he was an adolescent, he has avoided social situations because he has 'one ear that is obviously bigger than the other ear.' The nurse observes that one of the client's ears does not appear to be larger than the other ear. The nurse suspects that the client may be experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Body dysmorphic disorder. Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with a perceived flaw in physical appearance that is not observable or appears minor to others. In this scenario, the client's belief that one ear is significantly larger than the other, when it is not observable to the nurse, aligns with symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder. This disorder often leads to significant distress and impaired social functioning. A: Complex somatic symptom disorder involves a preoccupation with physical symptoms, but the client's concern is about appearance, not physical symptoms. B: Functional neurologic symptoms involve neurological symptoms without a known neurological condition, which is not evident in this case. C: Factitious disorder involves fabricating or exaggerating symptoms for psychological reasons, which is not the case here.