ATI RN
Behavioral Health Nurse Certification Questions
Question 1 of 5
Mr. Ali believes that the nurse and doctor are talking about him; this could best be described as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 'Delusion of reference' (D) occurs when someone falsely believes neutral events or conversations (e.g., nurse and doctor talking) refer to them. Obsession (A) involves persistent unwanted thoughts, Idea of influence (B) suggests external control over one’s mind, and Delusion of persecution (C) involves belief in harm or conspiracy—only D fits the scenario.
Question 2 of 5
Sensitivity to increases in CO2 have been suggested as a risk factor for panic disorder (Papp, Klein & Gorman, 1993), and have given rise to what are known as 'suffocation alarm theories' of panic disorder where increased CO2 intake may:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The most common, and perhaps the most successful, treatment for OCD is exposure and ritual prevention. One such treatment is imaginal exposure. For example, for someone with compulsive washing, this involves:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Linda is pacing the floor and appears extremely anxious. The day shift nurse approaches Linda in an attempt to lessen her anxiety. The most therapeutic statement by the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A mental health nurse bumps into a member of her church, who begins questioning her about a former neighbor. The woman from the church asks the nurse, 'How is Rachael? We have been friends for over 20 years and I have seen her come out of your clinic a few times. Is she seeing one of the psychiatrists?' The nurse’s response is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.