ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient and uses the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire as part of the assessment. The nurse determines that the patient has experienced a major life crisis with which score on the questionnaire?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Recent Life Changes Questionnaire assigns a numerical value to different life events. Major life crises are associated with higher scores on the questionnaire. The correct answer is D (450) because it represents a significantly high score indicating a major life crisis. Choices A, B, and C have lower numerical values, which do not reflect the severity of a major life crisis. Therefore, D is the correct choice for identifying a major life crisis based on the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire.
Question 2 of 5
While interviewing a client, the client reports an intense fear of spiders, stating, I can't be near them. I get so upset. I start to sweat and hyperventilate if I see one. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Arachnophobia. This is because arachnophobia specifically refers to an intense fear of spiders, which aligns with the client's reported fear and physical reactions towards spiders. Algophobia (A) is a fear of pain, not spiders. Entomophobia (B) is a fear of insects in general, not limited to spiders. Cynophobia (D) is a fear of dogs, which is unrelated to the client's fear of spiders. Therefore, C is the most appropriate choice based on the client's specific fear and symptoms described.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the mental health unit with a diagnosis of factitious disorder. When reviewing the client's history, which of the following would the nurse most likely find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Intentional self-injurious behavior. In factitious disorder, individuals intentionally feign or produce physical or psychological symptoms to assume the "sick role." This behavior is not for any external gain but rather to assume the identity of a patient. The other choices are incorrect because B refers to malingering, which is not the case in factitious disorder; C involves faking illness for external benefits, which is different from factitious disorder; and D is unrelated to the core characteristic of factitious disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing parent training for parents of a child diagnosed with a disruptive behavior disorder involving the use of time out. When describing how to implement this, which of the following would the nurse identify as the first step?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Clearly identifying what is required for the child. This is the first step in implementing time out as a behavioral intervention. By clearly identifying the expectations and rules for the child, the parents establish the criteria for when time out will be used, making the consequences of the behavior explicit. This helps the child understand the connection between their behavior and the consequence of time out. Explanation for the other choices: A: Having the child recount the reason for the time out - This would come after the child has been placed in time out, not as the first step. C: Informing the child what will happen because of the behavior - This step comes after clearly identifying the rules and expectations for the child. D: Placing the child in a designated area removed from others - This is the action taken after the child has been informed and understands the expectations.
Question 5 of 5
The emergency department nurse is assessing a female client with traumatic injuries. To assess whether or not the client's injuries have resulted from abuse, which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it uses non-judgmental language to express concern and invites the client to share their experience voluntarily. It acknowledges the possibility of abuse without assuming the cause of the injuries. This approach promotes trust and open communication, allowing the client to disclose information at their own pace. Choice A is incorrect as it uses vague language and may not directly address the issue of abuse. Choice B is incorrect as it assumes the cause of the injuries and places blame on the husband without gathering facts. Choice D is incorrect as it focuses on the perpetrator rather than the client's experience, potentially making the client feel uncomfortable or defensive.