ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following client statements is a sign of cognitive distortion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cognitive distortions involve irrational thought patterns, such as all-or-nothing thinking.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about his prescription of lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lithium levels need frequent monitoring at the start of therapy to prevent toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is scheduled for immediate chemotherapy. The client tells the nurse that she wants to try nontraditional treatments first. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the client’s concerns helps build trust and encourages shared decision-making.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Echolalia, or repeating words/phrases, is a common communication pattern in autism spectrum disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing comorbidities associated with eating disorders with a newly admitted client. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, B, E
Rationale: Anxiety, OCD, and depression frequently co-occur with eating disorders.