ATI RN
Mental Health 6 Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which qualifications are appropriate to the scope of practice of the psychiatric/mental health registered nurse generalist?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: Choice C is correct because psychiatric/mental health registered nurse generalists are qualified to implement crisis intervention as part of their scope of practice. This is crucial in addressing acute mental health crises. Incorrect choices: A: Having a master's degree is not a specific qualification for psychiatric/mental health nursing practice. B: Nurse generalists cannot independently order medications based on tests; this is typically done by a physician or under their supervision. D: While nurses can contribute to assessing and documenting a client's condition, diagnosing medical conditions is typically done by physicians.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is suspicious and frequently manipulates others. To which psychosexual stage do these traits relate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Oral. Suspicion and manipulation are traits associated with fixation at the oral stage, according to Freud's psychosexual development theory. At this stage, the primary focus is on oral activities such as sucking and biting. Fixation can lead to traits like suspicion and manipulation. The other choices are incorrect because they correspond to different stages: B) Anal relates to issues with control and orderliness, C) Phallic relates to Oedipus complex and gender identity, and D) Genital is the mature stage where healthy relationships are formed.
Question 3 of 5
When a new patient is hospitalized, a nurse takes the patient on a tour, explains rules of the unit, and discusses the daily schedule. The nurse is engaged in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: milieu management. Milieu management involves creating a therapeutic environment that promotes the patient's well-being. In this scenario, the nurse is establishing the rules and daily schedule of the unit to help the patient feel safe and understand what to expect during their hospitalization. This process aims to create a supportive and structured environment for the patient. Explanation of why the other choices are incorrect: A: Counseling typically involves providing emotional support, guidance, and advice to help the patient cope with their situation. The nurse in this scenario is not primarily providing counseling. B: Health teaching involves educating the patient about their health condition, treatment, and self-care practices. While some health teaching may occur during the tour, the primary focus is on establishing the unit rules and schedule. D: Psychobiological intervention refers to interventions that address the interaction between psychological and biological factors. The nurse's actions in this scenario are more focused on environmental factors and establishing a therapeutic milieu rather than psychobiological interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A student says, "Before taking a test, I feel very alert and a little restless." The nurse can correctly assess the student's experience as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: mild anxiety. Feeling alert and restless before a test indicates a state of arousal that is common in mild anxiety. This level of anxiety is normal and can even enhance performance. It is not culturally influenced (A), as anxiety responses can occur universally. It is not displacement (B), which is a defense mechanism involving redirecting emotions. It is also not trait anxiety (C), which refers to a stable personality characteristic of experiencing anxiety across various situations. In this case, the student's experience is temporary and specific to the test-taking situation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation about mental health problems associated with specific cultural groups. When describing mental health problems associated with Asian Americans, Polynesians, and Pacific Islanders, the nurse would address high rates of which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Suicide. In Asian American, Polynesian, and Pacific Islander cultures, there are high rates of suicide due to various factors such as stigma around mental health, cultural norms, and social pressures. Suicide prevention efforts are crucial in these communities. Incorrect choices: A: Schizophrenia - While schizophrenia can affect individuals in any cultural group, it is not specifically associated with higher rates in Asian Americans, Polynesians, and Pacific Islanders. B: Manic disorders - Manic disorders are not typically identified as being prevalent in these cultural groups. C: Dementia - Dementia is not culturally specific and does not have higher rates in Asian Americans, Polynesians, and Pacific Islanders compared to other groups.