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ATI Mental Health Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement made by the patient demonstrates an understanding of the foundational principle of integrative care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: Understanding the foundational principle of integrative care is recognizing the body's innate ability to heal itself. Step 2: Choice A acknowledges this principle by stating that the body can heal itself with the right tools. Step 3: This aligns with the holistic approach of integrative care, focusing on empowering the body's natural healing processes. Step 4: Other choices do not emphasize the foundational principle: - B focuses on the types of care received, not the core principle. - C mentions the source of knowledge, not the principle of self-healing. - D prioritizes curing a specific illness, not the broader concept of the body's healing capacity.
Question 2 of 5
What should the psychiatric nurse do to assist individuals and families to understand the recovery process and the resources available to them?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: psychoeducation. This involves providing information and education about mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and resources available. This helps individuals and families understand the recovery process and available support. Creating a care plan (B) is important but not specifically focused on education. Referring to a psychiatrist (C) is more about treatment rather than education. Referring to a website (D) may not cater to individual needs or provide personalized support like psychoeducation does.
Question 3 of 5
On an inpatient psychiatric unit, a client states,"I want to learn better ways to handle my anger." This interaction is most likely to occur in which phase of the nurse-client relationship?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the working phase, clients actively engage in exploring and addressing their issues, such as learning coping strategies for anger management. This phase focuses on goal setting, problem-solving, and skill development. The nurse-client relationship has progressed beyond initial introductions (orientation phase) and rapport-building (pre-interaction phase). The termination phase is when the relationship concludes after achieving goals. Thus, the correct answer is C as it aligns with the specific client goal of anger management intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric unit. During the delivery of the evening dinner trays, the client elopes from the unit, gets on a bus, and crosses into a neighboring state. Which nursing intervention is appropriate in this situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B Rationale: 1. Notify the client's physician: It is crucial to inform the client's physician immediately about the elopement to ensure appropriate medical oversight. 2. Follow facility policy: Following established protocols is essential to manage the situation effectively and maintain the client's safety. 3. Document the incident: Detailed documentation is necessary for legal and clinical purposes to track the event's specifics and subsequent actions taken. 4. Review elopement precautions: By reviewing and potentially updating elopement prevention strategies, the facility can enhance security measures to prevent future incidents. Summary: A: Involuntarily admitting the client to another facility without proper evaluation and consent is not appropriate and may violate the client's rights. C: Sending a therapeutic assistant alone to retrieve the client can be unsafe and may not address the underlying reasons for elopement. D: Involving the police in another state could escalate the situation and may not prioritize the client's mental health needs.
Question 5 of 5
Which patient would be most appropriate to refer for assertive community treatment (ACT)? A patient diagnosed with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because assertive community treatment (ACT) is designed for individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, who have difficulty managing their symptoms and functioning independently. This patient with schizophrenia and frequent hospitalizations would benefit from the intensive, community-based support provided by ACT teams. Choice A is incorrect as a phobic fear of crowded places does not typically require the level of intensive support provided by ACT. Choice B is incorrect as a single episode of major depressive disorder may not warrant the ongoing, comprehensive care offered by ACT. Choice C is incorrect as a catastrophic reaction to a tornado is likely a situational crisis that may be better addressed through crisis intervention or trauma-focused therapy, rather than ACT.