ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa has been attending a mental health clinic for several months. Which factor should a nurse identify as an appropriate indicator of a positive client behavioral change? The client:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: demonstrated healthy coping mechanisms that decreased anxiety. Recovery from bulimia nervosa involves developing healthy coping mechanisms to manage anxiety and reduce bingeing and purging behaviors. Focusing on foods bingeing without purging or rapid weight gain do not indicate positive behavioral change.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder states,"Can't you hear them? It's the devil. The devil is telling me I'm going to hell. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The voices must sound scary, but the devil is not talking to you. This is part of your illness. This validates the client’s fear while explaining the hallucination as part of the illness promoting understanding and support.
Question 3 of 5
After having one conversation with a female nurse,a young male client asks the nurse for her phone number. He says that he would like to date her. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is a professional relationship, and we need to be clear on that. This response sets clear professional boundaries avoiding personal disclosures or false hopes.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse recognizes that a function of the Mental Status Exam is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: a method of organizing clinical observations. The MSE assesses cognitive and emotional states structuring observations of mood thought processes and orientation.
Question 5 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.