ATI RN
Mental Health Final ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 72-year-old woman is participating in a health fair that is being held at a local community center. Basic psychiatric screening will be provided by mental health professionals. Which of the following problems would this screening most likely reveal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cognitive impairment, such as dementia, is more commonly screened for in older adults during health fairs.
Question 2 of 5
A student does poorly on the first class exam of the semester. Although there are three more tests plus a final exam that will be given during the rest of the semester, the student believes that he will fail the course because of doing so poorly on the one exam. The student's belief reflects which type of irrational belief?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Catastrophizing involves exaggerating the negative impact of an event, such as assuming one poor exam will lead to failing the entire course.
Question 3 of 5
Riley refuses to attend therapeutic groups while in the hospital. The nurse listens to Riley's comments and plans to speak to the interdisciplinary team counselor about Riley's concerns. What does this situation represent, relative to the nurse"“client interaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team reflects professional sharing in care planning.
Question 4 of 5
A client believes that their partner is having an internet affair. They are spending most of their time stalking their partner on the internet, hacking into their email and social media accounts looking for evidence. What delusion are they experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jealous delusions involve irrational beliefs about a partner's infidelity, often leading to obsessive behaviors.
Question 5 of 5
A sexual history of a female client reveals that the client has a normal sex drive and reports of orgasm through means other than intercourse. The client also has a history of being raped several years ago. The client reports spasms of the perineal and outer vaginal muscles when vaginal intercourse is attempted. The nurse interprets these findings as suggesting which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaginismus is characterized by involuntary spasms of the vaginal muscles, often triggered by fear or anxiety related to past trauma.