ATI RN
ATI Final Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nursing student in her last semester has increasing test anxiety. Her professor suggests the student try some integrative therapies. The student reported successful test anxiety reduction with which of the following therapies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Aromatherapy and breathing exercises. Aromatherapy can help reduce anxiety by promoting relaxation and stress relief. Breathing exercises can also help calm the mind and body, reducing test anxiety. Megavitamin therapy and yoga (Choice B) may not directly target test anxiety. Naturopathy (Choice C) is a broad term and may not specifically address test anxiety. Reiki (Choice D) is a form of energy healing, which may not be as effective as aromatherapy and breathing exercises for reducing test anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
Which elements are included in the nurse-client contract?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because during the orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship, the purpose and goals of the interaction are established, setting the foundation for the therapeutic relationship. In contrast, choice A refers to the pre-interaction phase where the roles of both parties are clarified, not the contract itself. Choice C involves the working phase, which focuses on achieving the established goals, not termination conditions. Choice D pertains to the termination phase where the relationship is concluded, not where discharge criteria are set. Therefore, B is correct as it directly relates to the establishment of the purpose of the interaction in the nurse-client contract.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client recovering from bowel surgery who has a nasogastric tube connected to low intermittent suction. Which of the following assessment findings should indicate to the nurse that the NG tube may not be functioning properly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Abdominal rigidity. Abdominal rigidity can indicate a serious issue such as peritonitis, which may be caused by a malfunctioning NG tube allowing leakage of gastric contents into the peritoneal cavity. This requires immediate intervention. Choices A, B, and D are not indicative of NG tube malfunction. Greenish-yellow drainage is normal post-surgery, an aspirate pH of 3 is within the normal range for gastric contents, and air bubbles in the NG tube are common and do not necessarily indicate malfunction.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching a group of students about the epidemiology of schizoaffective disorder, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: It is more likely to occur in women. Schizoaffective disorder is more prevalent in women than in men, with a slightly higher risk in females. This is due to various factors such as hormonal influences and genetic predispositions. Other choices are incorrect: A is incorrect because schizoaffective disorder typically presents in late adolescence or early adulthood, not in children; C is incorrect as the disorder affects individuals of all racial backgrounds; D is incorrect as there is evidence of familial clustering indicating a genetic component to the disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A nursing student is presenting a discussion of the history of psychiatric-mental health nursing and its place within nursing history. Which of the following would be most appropriate to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because there is a historical link between the first nursing program to admit male students and the first training school for psychiatric nursing. This is important to include in a discussion of the history of psychiatric-mental health nursing as it highlights the progressive nature of nursing education and the integration of male nurses into psychiatric nursing. This connection showcases the evolution of psychiatric nursing training and its significance within the broader history of nursing education. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect: A: Certification for the psychiatric-mental health nursing specialty was not first emphasized by Mary Adelaide Nutting. This statement does not align with the historical development of psychiatric nursing education. B: Psychiatric nurses' role in deinstitutionalization and community mental health centers is not directly related to the history of psychiatric-mental health nursing education, making this choice irrelevant. D: The establishment of the first graduate program in psychiatric nursing in response to psychiatric nursing specialty journals is not historically accurate, as the first training school for psychiatric nursing