ATI RN
ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a substance use disorder with a staff nurse. Which of the following statements by the staff nurse should the charge nurse identify as countertransference?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comparing the client to the nurse's brother indicates countertransference where personal experiences influence professional interactions potentially affecting objectivity.
Question 2 of 5
A client with OCD is undergoing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The client asks the nurse,"How does exposure and response prevention work in treating OCD? Which response by the nurse accurately explains this aspect of CBT?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exposure and response prevention involves facing triggers without compulsions reducing OCD symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as positive symptoms of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Auditory hallucinations and flight of ideas are positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Positive symptoms involve the presence of abnormal experiences or behaviors such as hallucinations and disorganized thinking. Decreased motivation and impaired memory are negative and cognitive symptoms respectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose partner died 6 months ago. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inadequate nutrition risks physical health critical to address during grief to support resilience.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to conduct a support group for adolescents who have cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse include during the orientation phase?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Establishing rapport during orientation builds trust creating a safe space for group participation.