ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
At what point should the process of preparing for client discharge begin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: While consultation is an important part of the discharge planning process, it is not the point at which the process of preparing for client discharge should begin. The point of termination is when the discharge process is completed, not when it begins. The rehabilitation phase is a part of the recovery process, but it is not the point at which the process of preparing for client discharge should begin. The process of preparing for client discharge should ideally begin upon admission. This allows for comprehensive planning and coordination of care post-discharge.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following conditions have a higher incidence among refugees?
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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse becomes hostile and angry with a patient who has sexually abused a child. What is this an example of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transference refers to a situation where the feelings, desires, and expectations of a person are unconsciously redirected and applied to another person. In this case, the nurse is not redirecting their feelings towards the patient, but rather reacting to the patient's actions. Countertransference refers to the emotional reaction of the healthcare provider towards the patient. In this case, the nurse's hostility and anger towards the patient who has sexually abused a child is an example of countertransference. Resistance refers to an attempt to prevent undesirable thoughts from becoming conscious. In this case, the nurse is not trying to prevent undesirable thoughts, but rather reacting to the patient's actions. Noncompliance refers to a patient's failure to follow medical advice. In this case, the nurse is not failing to follow medical advice, but rather reacting to the patient's actions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working with three depressed clients in group therapy. The nurse yawns and keeps looking at her watch during the therapy time. This is an example of which nontherapeutic communication technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failure to explore a client's point of view is a nontherapeutic communication technique, but it's not the most fitting description for the scenario. The nurse's yawning and frequent glancing at the watch doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of exploration of the clients' perspectives. Eliciting vague descriptions can be a nontherapeutic communication technique, but it doesn't seem to apply in this context. The nurse's actions don't suggest that they are eliciting vague descriptions from the clients. Failure to listen is the most appropriate answer. The nurse's yawning and frequent checking of the watch during therapy time could indicate a lack of attention or interest in what the clients are saying, which can be perceived as failing to listen. Failure to probe can be a nontherapeutic communication technique, but it doesn't seem to apply in this context. The nurse's actions don't suggest that they are failing to probe or ask further questions.
Question 5 of 5
In which phase of the therapeutic relationship is the establishment of a working caregiver-client agreement a step?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The preparation phase is the initial stage of the therapeutic relationship where the groundwork for the rest of the relationship is laid. However, the establishment of a working caregiver-client agreement is not a step in this phase. The assessment phase involves gathering information about the client, but it does not typically involve the establishment of a working caregiver-client agreement. The working phase of the therapeutic relationship is where nursing interventions frequently take place. Problems and issues are identified and plans to address these are put into action. This phase includes the establishment of a working caregiver-client agreement. The orientation phase defines the problem and identifies the type of service needed by the patient. However, the establishment of a working caregiver-client agreement is not a step in this phase.