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ATI LPN · Mental Health Nursing · Psychiatric Conditions Practice Exam for Practical Nurses

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Question 1 of 5

Caprolalia is an integral part of

A. Halleverden Spatz syndrome

B. Huntington's disease

C. Sydenham's chorea

D. Tourette's syndrome

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tourette's syndrome

Question 2 of 5

What is the main objective of nursing interventions for child abuse?

A. Isolating the child from the family.

B. Punishing the abusers severely.

C. Reporting every suspected case to the authorities.

D. Protecting the child, promoting safety, and supporting healing.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Protecting the child, promoting safety, and supporting healing.

Question 3 of 5

A mental health nurse answers the phone. A police officer asks if a patient is still being treated on the unit, and the nurse tells the officer that the patient was discharged. Which of the following is correct regarding the nurse's response?

A. The response was illegal because the nurse is withholding information about the patient.

B. The response was a breach of patient confidentiality.

C. The response was correct, because the nurse only released information regarding the patient's location.

D. The response was correct, because the nurse did not give out patient information.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The response was a breach of patient confidentiality.

Question 4 of 5

Regarding type 'A' personality, false is

A. Hostility

B. Time pressure

C. Competitiveness

D. Mood fluctuations

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Mood fluctuations

Question 5 of 5

Which individual is demonstrating the highest level of resilience? One who

A. is able to repress stressors.

B. becomes depressed after the death of a spouse.

C. lives in a shelter for 2 years after the home is destroyed by fire.

D. takes a temporary job to maintain financial stability after loss of a permanent job.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: takes a temporary job to maintain financial stability after loss of a permanent job.

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