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ATI Mental Health Nursing 12601 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nursing instructor is reviewing the history of mental health nursing with students. What significant change in the treatment of people with mental illness occurred in the 1950s?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: psychotropic drugs became available for use. In the 1950s, the introduction of psychotropic medications revolutionized the treatment of mental illness by providing effective pharmacological interventions for various psychiatric disorders. This marked a significant shift from traditional methods such as psychoanalysis and electroconvulsive therapy. These drugs helped alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life for many individuals with mental health conditions. Legislation (choice
A) related to civil commitment procedures, community support services (choice
B), and the Patient's Bill of Rights (choice
D) did not have as direct and immediate impact on the treatment of mental illness as the availability of psychotropic drugs did during the 1950s.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young adult client following the sudden death of his wife. The client feels paralyzed in his ability to cope with work and family responsibilities. Which of the following type of crisis is the client experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Situational crisis. This type of crisis occurs due to unexpected and traumatic events that overwhelm an individual's ability to cope. In this case, the sudden death of the client's wife has significantly impacted his ability to manage work and family responsibilities. Situational crises are typically time-limited and often require external support for resolution.
Other choices are incorrect because:
B: Adventitious crisis refers to a major disaster or traumatic event affecting a whole community, not just an individual.
C: Maturational crisis involves normal life transitions that may cause stress but are expected as part of personal growth.
D: Developmental crisis occurs during life stages such as adolescence or midlife, characterized by internal conflicts related to growth and maturity.
Question 3 of 5
The interdisciplinary team is planning care for a client with bipolar disorder that had some psychological tests completed. The nurse recognizes which discipline of the team will interpret the results of those tests and participate in the design of therapies for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Psychologist. Psychologists are trained to interpret psychological tests and assessments, making them well-equipped to analyze the results and contribute to the development of therapeutic plans for clients with mental health disorders like bipolar disorder. Psychiatrists focus more on medication management, psychiatric nurses provide direct patient care, and recreation therapists focus on recreational activities for therapeutic purposes.
Therefore, a psychologist is the most appropriate team member to interpret the test results and contribute to the client's therapy plan.
Question 4 of 5
The client says, 'My marriage is just great. My spouse and I usually agree on everything.' The nurse observes the client's foot moving continuously as the client twirls a shirt button. What type of communication is the client presenting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Incongruent message. The client's verbal message of a great marriage contradicts the nonverbal cues of foot movement and button twirling, indicating inner conflict or discomfort. This incongruence suggests the client may not truly believe their marriage is great. A: Abstract message refers to general or theoretical ideas, not applicable here. B: Concrete message would involve clear, direct communication, not present in this scenario. D: Congruent message would align verbal and nonverbal cues, which is not the case here.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing an 8-hr 180 record for a client who consumed 4 oz juice, 6 oz tea, a 100 mL cup full of ice chips, an IV bolus of 150 mL, and 8 oz broth. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client's record?
Correct Answer: 782
Rationale: The correct answer is 782 mL.
To calculate total intake, convert all volumes to mL: 4 oz juice = 118 mL, 6 oz tea = 177 mL, 100 mL ice chips = 100 mL, 150 mL IV bolus = 150 mL, 8 oz broth = 237 mL. Add all values together (118 + 177 + 100 + 150 + 237) to get 782 mL. Other choices are incorrect because they do not accurately add up the total volume consumed.