Ati lpn mental health level 2 exam

Ati lpn mental health level 2 exam

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The personality structures of id, ego and supergo were described by

Explanation

A. Harry Stack Sullivan: Sullivan was known for his work on interpersonal theory and the concept of the self-system.
B. Hildegard Peplau: Peplau was a nursing theorist known for her theory of interpersonal relations in nursing.
C. Frederick Perls: Perls was the founder of Gestalt therapy, which focuses on personal responsibility and living in the present moment.
D. Sigmund Freud: Correct. Freud developed the structural model of the psyche, which includes the id, ego, and superego.


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 A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 30 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 10 mg/ tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

 

Explanation

To find out how many tablets are needed, divide the prescribed dose by the amount per tablet:
30 mg ÷ 10 mg/tablet = 3 tablets


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In the movie, Marcus, a 17-year-old teenager at the group home demonstrates the he is experiencing a maturational crisis. Which of the following best describes a maturational crisis in mental health for a teen?

Explanation

A. A condition caused by genetic factors that affects mental health stability: This describes a genetic predisposition to mental health issues, not a maturational crisis.
B. A severe mental illness that requires long-term psychiatric treatment: A maturational crisis is temporary and not necessarily severe or requiring long-term treatment.
C. A temporary state of emotional turmoil and confusion that arises during a predictable event and/or significant life transitions: Correct. This accurately describes a maturational crisis, which occurs during predictable life transitions such as adolescence.
D. A chronic condition characterized by persistent mental health issues throughout the lifespan: A maturational crisis is temporary, not chronic.


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A nurse is preparing to administer fosamprenavir 1400 mg PO. Available is fosamprenavir 700 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

 

Explanation

o find out how many tablets are needed, divide the prescribed dose by the amount per tablet:

1400 mg÷ 700mg/tablet=2tablets


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A client shows no facial expression when engaging in a game with peers during an outing in the park. The nurse uses which of the following terms when documenting the client's affect?

Explanation

A. Restricted affect: Restricted affect indicates a limited range of emotions but not a complete lack of expression.
B. Broad affect: Broad affect indicates a wide range of emotional expressions, which is not the case here.
C. Blunt affect: Blunt affect indicates a severe reduction in the intensity of emotional expression, but some expression is still present.
D. Flat affect: Correct. Flat affect indicates a complete lack of emotional expression, which matches the client's behavior.


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The nurse is working with a client who has quit several jobs and no longer sends financial support to his two children living with their mother. This behavior is in conflict with the nurses values concerning responsible parenting. When discussing family roles with the client, the nurse shows positive regard through which statement?

Explanation

A. "Can the children's mother get by for a while until you get better?": This statement is dismissive of the client's responsibility and does not show positive regard.
B. "How is not working right now affecting you?": Correct. This statement shows empathy and concern for the client's well-being without passing judgment, which reflects positive regard.
C. "You need to somehow support your children.": This statement is directive and judgmental, not reflecting positive regard.
D. "How do you expect your kids to be provided for?": This statement is confrontational and does not demonstrate positive regard.


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Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication skills is accurate?

Explanation

A. A nurse should only assess one type of communication when talking to a client: Effective communication involves assessing both verbal and nonverbal cues.
B. Verbal communication is the most important because it’s what the patient says: Nonverbal communication can often provide more information about a client's feelings and attitudes than verbal communication.
C. Nonverbal communication is not important when dealing with mental health illness: Nonverbal communication is crucial in mental health, as it can convey emotions and states that clients may not be able to express verbally.
D. Nonverbal communication is the behavior that accompanies verbal content such as body language, eye contact, facial expression, tone of voice, speed and hesitations in speech, grunts and groans, and distance from the speakers.: Correct. This statement accurately describes the various components of nonverbal communication.


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A nurse is assisting with the admission assessment for a client who is receiving treatment following a situational crisis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?

Explanation

A. Identifying if friends or family are available to help: Important for support but not the immediate priority.
B. Identifying the client's coping skills: Important for long-term care but not the immediate priority.
C. Determining if the client has thoughts of self-harm: Correct. Assessing for self-harm or suicidal ideation is crucial for immediate safety.
D. Asking the client to identify the cause of the crisis: Important for understanding the crisis but not the immediate priority.


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A basic assumption of Freud's psychoanalytic theory is that:

Explanation

A. Free association is the key to understanding: Free association is a technique in psychoanalysis but not a basic assumption of the theory.
B. Sexuality does not relate to behavior: Freud's theory emphasizes the role of sexuality in behavior.
C. All human behavior is caused and can be explained: Correct. Freud believed that all behavior is determined by unconscious motivations and can be understood through psychoanalysis.
D. Human behavior is entirely unconscious: Freud acknowledged conscious behavior but emphasized the role of the unconscious.


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What would be the most appropriate action by the student nurse when the client asked the student nurse to keep it a secret that the client plan to kill a family member?

Explanation

A. The student nurse must tell the client that he/she cannot keep that secret and report it to the instructor and/or staff member: Correct. The student nurse has a duty to report any threats of harm to others.

B. The student nurse must tell the client that he/she will keep the secret and then tell the instructor and/or staff: This approach is dishonest and unethical.

C. The student must respect the client's privacy and not tell anyone: The nurse has a duty to report threats to safety.

D. The student nurse must tell the instructor and then ask the instructor to keep it a secret: The instructor also has a duty to report threats to safety.


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