ATI Psych-Mood/Personality Disorders Test Q & A
A nurse is planning discharge for a client who has BPD. Which of the following
interventions should be included for this client?
A. dialectical behavior therapy
B. behavioral contract
C. bibliotherapy
D. safety plan
A. dialectical behavior therapy
-BPD and self-injurious behaviors
behavioral contract: aggressive/disruptive behavior
bibliotherapy: gain skills for dealing with stressful situations
safety plan: in abusive relationship
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client states, "I feel like
superman. I can do anything. I can fly home today and then become a U.S. Senator."
Which of the following findings is this client exhibiting?
A. flight of ideas
B. grandiosity
C. reality testing
D. derealization
B. grandiosity
A nurse who works in a psychiatric unit is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder.
The client comes to the nurse's station at 0300 demanding that the nurse call the
provider immediately. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
A. "you are being unreasonable, and I will not call your doctor at this hour"
B. "go back to your room, and I'll try to get in touch with your doctor"
C. "I can't call a doctor in the middle of the night unless it's an emergency"
D. "you must be very upset about something"
D. "you must be very upset about something"
A nurse is assessing a client who has a mood disorder to determine his readiness for
discharge. Which of the following statements by the client indicates he is ready for
discharge?
A. "right now, I can't bathe or dress myself, but that's not important"
B. "when I get home, I'm going to let the people who put me here know how angry I am"
C. "I will take my meds as I should and know to call the number you gave me if I have
bad thoughts"
D. "taking care of myself is important, but it's okay if I want to take a break and not do
anything"
