ATI Mental Health Questions

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Question 1 of 15

What principle should guide a nurse's fear about 'saying the wrong thing' to a patient in nurse-patient communication?

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Question 2 of 15

The school nurse has been alerted to the fact that an 8-year-old boy routinely playacts as a police officer, 'locking up' other children on the playground to the point where the children get scared. The nurse recognizes that this behavior is most likely an indication of:

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Question 3 of 15

April, a 10-year-old admitted to inpatient pediatric care, has been becoming increasingly agitated and losing control in the day room. Time-out has proven to be ineffective for April to engage in self-reflection. April's mother mentions using time-out up to 20 times a day. The nurse acknowledges that:

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Question 4 of 15

Child protective services have removed 10-year-old Christopher from his parents' home due to neglect. Christopher reveals to the nurse that he considers the woman next door his "nice" mom, that he loves school, and gets above-average grades. The strongest explanation for this response is:

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Question 5 of 15

After Natasha's husband passed away two months ago, she has been overwhelmed with grief. When Natasha is subsequently diagnosed with major depressive disorder, her daughter, Nadia, makes which true statement?

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Question 6 of 15

James is a 42-year-old patient with schizophrenia. He approaches you as you arrive for the day shift and anxiously reports, "Last night, demons came to my room and tried to rape me." Which response would be most therapeutic?

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Question 7 of 15

A 33-year-old female diagnosed with bipolar I disorder has been functioning well on lithium for 11 months. At her most recent checkup, the psychiatric nurse practitioner states, 'You are ready to enter the maintenance therapy stage, so at this time I am going to adjust your dosage by prescribing:'

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Question 8 of 15

Luc's family comes home one evening to find him extremely agitated, and they suspect he is in a full manic episode. The family calls emergency medical services. While one medic is talking with Luc and his family, the other medic is counting something on his desk. What is the medic most likely counting?

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Question 9 of 15

Carolina is surprised when her patient does not show for a regularly scheduled appointment. When contacted, the patient states, "I don't need to come see you anymore. I have found a therapy app on my phone that I love." How should Carolina respond to this news?

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Question 10 of 15

Ted, a former executive, is now unemployed due to manic episodes at work. He was diagnosed with bipolar I 8 years ago. Ted has a history of IV drug abuse, which resulted in hepatitis C. He is taking his lithium exactly as scheduled, a fact that both Ted's wife and his blood tests confirm. To reduce Ted's mania, the psychiatric nurse practitioner recommends:

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Question 11 of 15

Gilbert, age 19, is described by his parents as a 'moody child' with an onset of odd behavior at age 14, which caused Gilbert to suffer academically and socially. Gilbert has lost the ability to complete household chores, is reluctant to leave the house, and is obsessed with the locks on the windows and doors. Due to Gilbert's early and slow onset of what is now recognized as schizophrenia, his prognosis is considered:

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Question 12 of 15

What assessment findings would indicate lithium toxicity in a patient hospitalized for an acute manic episode?

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Question 13 of 15

Which therapeutic communication statement might a healthcare professional use when a patient's nursing diagnosis is altered thought processes?

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Question 14 of 15

Tomas is a 21-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia. Tomas's nurse recognizes that self-medicating with excessive alcohol is common in this disease and can co-occur along with:

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Question 15 of 15

What assessment question will provide insight into the effects of a woman's circadian rhythms on her quality of life?

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