ATI RN
Mental Health Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The DSM-V classifies:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the DSM-V classifies mental disorders people have. This classification is based on a comprehensive assessment of specific criteria outlined in the DSM-V for various mental health conditions. Deviant behaviors (
A) alone do not necessarily indicate a mental disorder. Present disability or distress (
B) is a consequence of mental disorders, but not the sole criteria for classification. Classifying all people with mental disorders (
C) is too broad and does not account for individuals without a diagnosed mental disorder.
Therefore, the correct classification focuses on mental disorders individuals have (
D) based on specific diagnostic criteria.
Question 2 of 5
A newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has gained 20 pounds over a few months and has suicidal ideation. The patient has taken antidepressant medication for 1 week without remission of symptoms. Select the priority nursing diagnosis.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The priority nursing diagnosis in this scenario is C: Risk for suicide. This is because the patient's suicidal ideation poses an immediate threat to their safety and needs to be addressed urgently to ensure their well-being. The patient's weight gain and lack of symptom improvement with antidepressants are important factors but do not take precedence over the risk of suicide. Imbalanced nutrition and chronic low self-esteem are not the priority as they are not immediately life-threatening. Hopelessness is also important but addressing the risk for suicide takes precedence in this critical situation.
Question 3 of 5
During a solution-focused behavior therapy session, the therapist asks a patient to use his imagination based on a scenario in which a patient awakens and all his problems have disappeared. The therapist then asks the patient, 'How would your life be different?' Which type of question is the therapist using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Miracle question. This question is used to help clients envision a future where their problems have miraculously disappeared, allowing them to explore how their life would be different without those issues. It encourages clients to imagine a positive change and helps them identify their desired outcomes. A: Exception question focuses on times when the problem did not occur. C: Relationship question explores how relationships may be impacting the issue. D: Scaling question involves rating progress or motivation levels, not imagining a problem-free scenario.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing student expresses concerns that mental health nurses 'lose all their clinical nursing skills.' Select the best response by the mental health nurse.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because psychiatric nurses require complex communication skills and critical thinking to assess, support, and intervene effectively with patients experiencing mental health issues. This is crucial for building therapeutic relationships and promoting recovery.
Choice A is incorrect because the safety of the environment does not determine the need for clinical skills.
Choice C is incorrect as mental health nursing typically involves more therapeutic communication than the use of high-tech equipment.
Choice D is incorrect because psychiatric nurses often work with individuals experiencing significant emotional pain and distress, requiring a high level of clinical skill and empathy.
Question 5 of 5
A patient experiencing moderate anxiety says, "I feel undone." An appropriate response for the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Rationale:
Choice C is correct as it demonstrates active listening and encourages the patient to elaborate on their feelings, promoting therapeutic communication. It acknowledges the patient's emotions and seeks clarification to better understand their experience. This response shows empathy and validates the patient's feelings, fostering trust and rapport.
Choices A and D lack empathy and may come off as dismissive or directive.
Choice B focuses on the cause of anxiety rather than addressing the immediate emotional distress.