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ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia,on an inpatient unit approaches a nurse,stating,Someone took my dinner! People need to respect others, and you need to do something about this now! Which response by the nurse is guided by the basic assumption of the therapeutic milieu?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I can see that you are upset. Let's talk about ways to resolve this. This validates feelings and promotes problem-solving aligning with therapeutic milieu principles.
Question 2 of 5
A client,who is newly admitted with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,washes their hands ritualistically before any activity. They arrive late to meals and does not have time to finish eating. The appropriate nursing action would be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: allow the client to continue as is but provide them access to the kitchen. This respects autonomy while allowing gradual exposure therapy to reduce ritual time avoiding abrupt confrontation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing an alert and independent older client for the risk of malnutrition. What item is most appropriate to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tell me what you eat in a typical day. This directly assesses dietary intake providing a comprehensive view of nutritional status. Other options assess access or specific factors but are less direct.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is working with a client diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder. What predominant symptoms should the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disproportionate and persistent thoughts about the seriousness of one’s symptoms are hallmark of Somatic Symptom Disorder involving excessive health preoccupation despite minimal or no medical explanation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working in a mental health unit reviews therapeutic and non-therapeutic communication techniques with a student nurse. All of the following are therapeutic communication techniques except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: asking the client Why? can be non-therapeutic as it may make the client feel defensive and pressured to justify their feelings or actions hindering open communication. Restating maintaining neutral responses and listening are all therapeutic as they promote understanding and rapport.