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ATI Engage Mental Health Personality Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions reflect the nurse's role of advocate in an inpatient psychiatric setting? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: A: The nurse advocating for a mentally ill client's access to mental health services aligns with the advocacy role, ensuring the client's needs are met. B: Focusing on improving self-care knowledge is important but not necessarily advocating for the client's rights or needs. C: Explaining unit rules and ensuring comfort in the environment is more about patient education and safety than advocacy. D: Monitoring for medication side effects is crucial, but it does not specifically address advocating for the client's rights or needs.
Question 2 of 5
After interviewing a patient about social supports, the nurse determines that the patient is experiencing emotional support from these social supports based on which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the statement reflects emotional support through the availability of someone to talk to, which is a key aspect of emotional support. Choice B refers to instrumental support (help with tasks), C refers to tangible support (financial assistance), and D refers to informational support (providing health-related information). Emotional support involves providing empathy, listening, and understanding, making choice A the most appropriate selection in this context.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for 2 weeks. The client tells the nurse, 'My throat is sore, and I feel weak.' The nurse assesses the client's vital signs and finds that the client has a fever. The nurse notifies the physician, expecting an order to obtain which laboratory test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: A white blood cell count. Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis, a serious condition characterized by a severe decrease in white blood cells. The client's symptoms of sore throat, weakness, fever, and recent initiation of clozapine raise suspicion for agranulocytosis. A white blood cell count is crucial to monitor for this adverse effect. B: Liver function studies are not the priority in this case, as the symptoms and findings are more indicative of a potential hematologic issue than liver dysfunction. C: Serum potassium level is not the most relevant test to order in this scenario, as the client's symptoms and history are more concerning for a hematologic issue rather than a potassium imbalance. D: Serum sodium level is not the most appropriate test to request, as the client's symptoms and history do not suggest a primary issue related to sodium imbalance.
Question 5 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.