ATI RN
ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with schizophrenia. Which of the following are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disordered thinking (
B) is a positive symptom. Flat affect (
C), lack of initiative (E), and social withdrawal (F) are negative. Trouble concentrating (
D) is cognitive.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care to children on a general pediatric unit. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as a potential victim of abuse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parents answering for the child may suggest control or emotional abuse. Frequent call light use (
A), obesity (
C), and visitors (
D) are not specific abuse indicators.
Question 3 of 5
A home-health nurse is assessing a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and finds that the client demonstrates constant repetitive cleaning. The nurse knows that this behavior is an attempt to accomplish which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repetitive cleaning reduces anxiety from obsessive thoughts. It’s not for manipulation (
A), avoiding interaction (
B), or preventing aggression (
C).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is experiencing mania. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Finger foods (
A) support nutrition during high activity. Weighing (
B) monitors health. Low stimuli (
D) reduce agitation. Discouraging naps (E) regulates sleep. Safety monitoring (
C) is critical but not specified as correct.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying triggers tailors interventions to reduce OCD symptoms. Structured schedules (
A), relaxation techniques (
C), and coping strategies (
D) follow trigger identification.