ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 16-year-old client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder experiences command hallucinations to harm others. The client's parents ask a nurse,Where do the voices come from?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: There is a chemical imbalance of the brain, which leads to altered perceptions. Schizophrenia involves brain chemistry abnormalities causing hallucinations. Medication interactions serotonin alone or hormones are not primary causes.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia says to the student nurse,"The mazurkas are coming. The mazurkas are coming." The client's use of the word "mazurka" is most likely a/an
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: neologism. "Mazurka" is a made-up word in this context characteristic of neologisms in schizophrenia. Loose associations involve disconnected thoughts dyslexia affects reading and flight of ideas involves rapid topic shifts.
Question 3 of 5
A client takes the morning dose of 10 units of insulin aspart at 0800 . At what time interval would the nurse most likely see hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 1030-1130. Insulin aspart a rapid-acting insulin peaks in 1-2 hours making hypoglycemia most likely during this window after an 0800 dose. Other time intervals are either too early or beyond the peak effect.
Question 4 of 5
A client, who was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is now experiencing flashbacks and is displaying irritable behavior. The nurse would:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: remain with the client and ensure safety. Staying with the client during a flashback ensures safety and provides reassurance critical for managing PTSD crises.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is interviewing a newly admitted client. Which of the following nursing statements is an example of offering a "general lead"?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yes, I see. Go on. This encourages the client to continue speaking without directing the topic characteristic of a general lead.