ATI LPN Mental Health Exam | Nurselytic

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Actively seeking is a stage of chemical dependency where the individual actively seeks out the substance. In this scenario, the teenager is not just seeking heroin, but is using it to prevent withdrawal symptoms, which suggests a more advanced stage of dependency. Experimentation is the initial stage of chemical dependency where the individual first tries the substance. However, the teenager in this scenario is past the experimentation stage as she is using heroin regularly to prevent withdrawal symptoms. Burnout is a stage of chemical dependency characterized by physical and mental exhaustion due to prolonged substance use. While the teenager may be experiencing burnout, the scenario specifically mentions her use of heroin to prevent withdrawal symptoms, which is more indicative of the preoccupation stage. Preoccupation is a stage of chemical dependency where the individual is consumed by thoughts of the substance and uses it to prevent withdrawal symptoms. The teenager's belief that she cannot cope without heroin and her use of it to prevent withdrawal symptoms align with this stage.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The diagnostic criteria for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D) require a disturbance lasting at least 6 months with at least eight relevant findings. A disturbance lasting at least 9 months is not specified in the diagnostic criteria. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD require a disturbance lasting at least 6 months with at least eight relevant findings. This aligns with the description provided in
Choice B34. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD require a disturbance lasting at least 6 months with at least eight relevant findings. A disturbance lasting at least 3 months is not specified in the diagnostic criteria. The diagnostic criteria for ADHD require a disturbance lasting at least 6 months with at least eight relevant findings. A disturbance lasting at least 12 months is not specified in the diagnostic criteria.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: While personality disorders can occur among refugees, they are not reported to have a higher incidence among this population compared to the host population. Depression is reported to have a higher incidence among refugees compared to the host population. The stressful and traumatic experiences that refugees often endure can contribute to the development of mental health issues such as depression. Sexual abuse can occur among refugees, but it is not reported to have a higher incidence among this population compared to the host population. Schizophrenia can occur among refugees, but it is not reported to have a higher incidence among this population compared to the host population.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Adjustment disorder is a stress-related condition that can cause emotional and behavioral symptoms. However, the child's withdrawal from previously enjoyed activities and expression of hopelessness about the future are more indicative of depression. Depression is characterized by persistent sadness, a loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, and feelings of hopelessness. The child's behavior aligns with these symptoms, suggesting that they may be experiencing depression. Stress disorder, also known as acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder, is characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about a traumatic event. While the child's behavior could potentially be related to a stress disorder, the symptoms provided are more indicative of depression. Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear or anxiety. While the child's expression of hopelessness could potentially be related to an anxiety disorder, the withdrawal from previously enjoyed activities is more indicative of depression.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Focusing is a therapeutic communication technique where the nurse directs the conversation to specific areas or topics. In this scenario, the nurse is not focusing the conversation but is seeking to clarify the client's understanding of their medication. Clarification is a therapeutic communication technique where the nurse seeks to understand the client's message more fully. In this scenario, the nurse is using clarification by stating that the client needs more information about their medication for safe use. Informing is a therapeutic communication technique where the nurse provides the client with relevant information. While the nurse in this scenario is indicating a need to provide more information, the primary action is clarification. Theme identification is a therapeutic communication technique where the nurse identifies recurring thoughts or feelings expressed by the client. In this scenario, the nurse is not identifying a recurring theme but is seeking to clarify the client's understanding of their medication.