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ATI Capstone Mental Health Pre Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which principle usually applies? Giving advice
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Giving advice can create dependency on the advisor. 2. It may hinder the individual's ability to think for themselves. 3. Encouraging self-reliance and problem-solving is more effective. 4. Therefore, giving advice is rarely helpful in promoting independence and personal growth. Summary of other choices: B. Fostering independence would involve guiding individuals to make their own decisions. C. Lifting the burden of decision-making could lead to reliance on external opinions rather than self-reflection. D. Developing feelings of personal adequacy is better achieved through self-discovery and empowerment rather than being told what to do.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a young adult and determines that the individual has achieved successful resolution of the previous stage of growth and development, evidenced by demonstrating which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Devotion and fidelity. This indicates that the individual has successfully resolved the stage of growth and development according to Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. Devotion refers to the ability to form solid relationships and commitments, while fidelity means being able to maintain loyalty and trust in these relationships. These qualities show that the individual has successfully navigated the intimacy vs. isolation stage, which is characteristic of young adulthood. Now, let's analyze why the other choices are incorrect: A: Drive and hope - These qualities are more related to the stage of initiative vs. guilt in early childhood, not the young adulthood stage. B: Direction and purpose - While important, these qualities are more reflective of the previous stage of identity vs. role confusion in adolescence. D: Production and care - These qualities are more associated with the later stage of generativity vs. stagnation in middle adulthood, not young adulthood.
Question 3 of 5
During a staff meeting, a therapist mentions planning to use bibliotherapy with a patient. Later that morning, the patient approaches the nurse and says his therapist just talked to him but that he is having trouble understanding what his therapist wants him to do. When the nurse asks him to clarify his concern, he asks what 'bibliotherapy' really means. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because bibliotherapy involves using books to help individuals understand and cope with emotional or psychological problems. This form of therapy encourages patients to read specific books that address their issues, providing insights and strategies for personal growth and healing. Option A is incorrect as it focuses on listing books rather than actual reading for therapeutic purposes. Option B is incorrect as it misrepresents bibliotherapy as a shopping-related coping technique. Option C is incorrect as it suggests the therapist imparts knowledge rather than utilizing books as the main therapeutic tool.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation for mental health promotion for young and middle-aged adults and is planning to address changes in family structure. Which of the following would the nurse include as reflecting marriage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: - Option C is correct because middle-aged adults are most likely to be married, reflecting a common life stage where many individuals have already established long-term relationships or families. - Option A is incorrect because the peak marriage age can vary and is not a universal range. - Option B is incorrect as marrying in one's teens does not necessarily predict divorce rates for all individuals. - Option D is incorrect as there is no direct correlation between marrying between the ages of 23 to 27 years and divorce rates.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a group of nursing students about crisis, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Crisis is a time-limited event. This is correct because a crisis is typically a temporary situation that occurs when an individual is unable to cope with a stressful event or situation. It is characterized by a sense of urgency and the need for immediate action to restore stability. Understanding that a crisis is time-limited helps individuals focus on problem-solving and coping strategies to navigate through the difficult period. Incorrect Choices: A: Crisis triggers maladaptive responses - This is incorrect because not everyone responds to a crisis in a maladaptive way. Individuals may exhibit a range of responses, including adaptive coping mechanisms. C: Chronic crisis is a real situation - This is incorrect as a crisis, by definition, is an acute, time-limited event. Chronic stressors may lead to ongoing challenges, but these are typically not considered crises. D: Events causing a crisis are similar for everyone - This is incorrect because the events leading to a crisis can vary greatly among individuals, depending on their unique