ATI Mental Health Questions

Question 1 of 5

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

A. Patients tend to appreciate a well-meaning person who conveys genuine acceptance, respect, and concern for their situation. B. The patient is more interested in talking to you than listening to what you have to say and is not likely to be offended. C. Considering the patient's history, there is little chance that the comment will do any actual harm. D. Most people with a mental illness have, by necessity, developed a high tolerance for forgiveness.

Question 2 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 3 of 5

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:

A. Generally good health despite the mental illness. B. An aversion to drinking fluids. C. Anxiety and depression. D. The ability to express his needs.

Question 4 of 5

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:

A. Favorable with medication B. In the relapse stage C. Improvable with psychosocial interventions D. To have a less positive outcome

Question 5 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.

ATI Mental Health Questions

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