ATI RN · ATI Active Learning Template Basic Concept Mental Health
Question 1 of 19
A client with co-occurring disorders of schizophrenia and substance abuse is admitted for treatment. Which of the following would the nurse be least likely to identify as a priority for this client?
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Question 2 of 19
After teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with ADHD about the disorder and its treatment, the nurse determines that the teaching has been effective when the parents state which of the following?
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Question 3 of 19
The nurse is preparing to interview a client diagnosed with complex somatic symptom disorder. The nurse anticipates that the client will most likely exhibit which of the following?
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Question 4 of 19
The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated in the emergency department for a panic attack. Which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate?
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Question 5 of 19
A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit has a nursing diagnosis of nonadherence R/T antipsychotic medications. In which role is the nurse functioning when checking for"cheeking"?
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Question 6 of 19
During an assessment, the patient states, 'We rely on our large extensive family for moral support and help and we treat our elders with a great deal of respect. If someone gets sick, the family takes care of him.' The nurse interprets this as indicating which of the following?
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Question 7 of 19
A patient was brought to the emergency department for an injury he received while working as a migrant worker. It soon becomes evident that the patient cannot speak English. A nurse on duty offers to find an interpreter so the patient can communicate with the medical staff. The nurse's offer is an example of which type of nursing intervention?
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Question 8 of 19
Which patient has the greatest risk for suicide?
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Question 9 of 19
What is one reason why personality disorders can be difficult to diagnose?
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Question 10 of 19
A nurse is reviewing the assessment findings of several patients. Which patient would the nurse identify as having a type D personality?
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Question 11 of 19
The nurse is assessing a family system applying the family system framework model. Which assessment would be important for the nurse?
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Question 12 of 19
After several therapeutic encounters with a patient who recently attempted suicide, which occurrence should cause the nurse to consider the possibility of countertransference?
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Question 13 of 19
In understanding the role of victim and perpetrator, the act of evidence collection is enhanced. What knowledge base assists in caring for the injured victim?
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Question 14 of 19
The nurse assesses a patient who complains of loneliness and episodes of anxiety. Which statement by the patient is mostly likely if this patient also has agoraphobia?
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Question 15 of 19
A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent client that has conduct disorder. The client threatened suicide to teacher at school. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the assessment?
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Question 16 of 19
The nurse is caring for a client who has been receiving treatment for schizophrenia with chlorpromazine for the past year. It would be essential for the nurse to monitor the client for which of the following?
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Question 17 of 19
A patient says to the nurse, "My father has been dead for over 10 years, but talking to you is almost as comforting as the talks he and I had when I was a chil" Which term applies to the patient's comment?
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Question 18 of 19
Building trust is an important technique for nurses to provide. What professional QSEN competency does this demonstrate?
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Question 19 of 19
On an inpatient psychiatric unit, a client, who follows a traditional Taoist philosophy, states,"I must have warm ginger root for my migraine headache." The nurse, understanding the effects of cultural influences, attaches which meaning to this statement?
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