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ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2019 Questions
Question 1 of 5
When orienting a new client to a mental health unit, which of the following statements should the nurse make about the unit's community meetings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During community meetings in a mental health unit, clients come together with staff to discuss common problems they may be facing. These meetings are designed to foster a sense of community and provide support and guidance to clients. Choice A is incorrect because community meetings focus on discussions beyond individual treatment plans. Choice B is incorrect as while staff may facilitate the meetings, the focus is on clients' concerns, not a predetermined agenda. Choice D is incorrect as the primary purpose of community meetings is to address shared challenges, not individual mental health issues.
Question 2 of 5
A community mental health nurse is planning care to address the issue of depression among older adult clients in the community. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement as a method of tertiary prevention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client in an acute mental health facility is being discharged and requires supervision due to a severe mental illness. The client's partner works all day but is home by late afternoon. Which of the following strategies should the nurse suggest for follow-up care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For clients requiring supervision due to severe mental illness, attending a partial hospitalization program provides structured care and support while allowing the client to return home in the evenings, making it a suitable option for follow-up care. The other choices are less appropriate: A home health aide may not provide the necessary level of care and supervision, a weekly visit from a nurse case worker may not be sufficient for the client's needs, and visiting a community mental health center on a daily basis may not offer the structured support required for someone with a severe mental illness.
Question 4 of 5
A healthcare professional is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the healthcare professional consider for referral to an assertive community treatment (ACT) group?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client who lives at home and repeatedly forgets to come in for a scheduled monthly antipsychotic injection for schizophrenia should be considered for referral to an assertive community treatment (ACT) group. ACT teams provide intensive community-based treatment and support for individuals with severe mental illness who may have difficulty adhering to treatment on their own. Choices A, C, and D do not describe individuals with severe mental illness who have difficulty adhering to treatment or need intensive community-based support, which are the typical candidates for referral to an ACT group.
Question 5 of 5
A client with anxiety disorder is scheduled to begin classical psychoanalysis. Which client statement indicates an understanding of this form of therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In classical psychoanalysis, the therapist delves into the client's past relationships, childhood experiences, and unconscious thoughts to uncover underlying issues contributing to the client's current symptoms. Understanding that the therapist will focus on past relationships aligns with the core principles of classical psychoanalysis. Choice A is incorrect because the duration of classical psychoanalysis is typically longer than 6 weeks. Choice C is incorrect as changing behaviors is more aligned with behavioral therapy than classical psychoanalysis. Choice D is incorrect as classical psychoanalysis primarily focuses on unconscious thoughts rather than conscious feelings about stressful experiences.