ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with vascular neurocognitive disorder (NCD) is discharged to home under the care of his wife. Which information should cause the nurse to question the client's safety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client smokes one pack of cigarettes per day. Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular events and other health complications which can exacerbate symptoms of vascular NCD and pose safety risks. Minimal family support and working from home do not directly impact safety and past nightshift work is less relevant.
Question 2 of 5
A client is diagnosed with Trichotillomania. The client has relieved the anxiety over the years by doing what type of behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling out their hair is the defining characteristic of Trichotillomania a disorder where individuals repetitively pull out their hair to cope with anxiety. Pretending to be sick (malingering) aphanie (loss of touch sensation) and amnesia (memory loss) are unrelated to this condition.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A 13-year-old is about to take a math test. A nursing assessment reveals mild anxiety. The nurse explains that this level of anxiety.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: is conducive to concentration and problem solving. Mild anxiety can heighten focus and alertness enhancing performance on tasks like tests. It is not pathological contagious or debilitating at this level.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has schizophrenia is talking to the nurse and states
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: What are the voices telling you to do? This response validates the client's experience and allows the nurse to assess the severity and potential safety risks of the hallucinations. Denying the voices exploring causes immediately or instructing the client to confront the voices are less effective.