ATI Mental Health Questions

Question 1 of 5

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:

A. The need to dominate others B. Inventing traumatic events C. A need to develop close relationships D. A potential symptom of traumatization

Question 2 of 5

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?

A. Depression often begins after a major loss. Losing dad was a major loss. B. Bereavement and depression are the same problem. C. Mourning is pathological and not normal behavior. D. Antidepressant medications will not help this type of depression.

Question 3 of 5

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

A. I know you mention hearing voices, but I cannot hear them. B. Stop listening to the voices, they are NOT real. C. You say you hear voices, what are they telling you? D. Please ask the voices to leave you alone for now.

Question 4 of 5

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?

A. There are no such things as demons. What you saw were hallucinations. B. It is not possible for anyone to enter your room at night. You are safe here. C. You seem very upset. Please tell me more about what you experienced last night. D. That must have been very frightening, but we'll check on you at night and you'll be safe.

Question 5 of 5

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?

A. That sounds exciting; would you be willing to visit and show me the app? B. At this time, there is no real evidence that the app can replace our therapy. C. I am not sure that is a good idea right now; we are so close to progress. D. Why would you think that is a better option than meeting with me?

ATI Mental Health Questions

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