ATI RN
ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client experiences panic attacks when confronted with riding in elevators. The therapist is teaching the client ways to relax while incrementally exposing the client to getting on an elevator. This technique is called which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Systematic desensitization uses gradual exposure with relaxation to reduce fear. Flooding (
A) is intense exposure, cognitive restructuring (
C) targets thoughts, and combination therapy (
D) is not specific.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized for treatment of bipolar disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The nurse's discharge teaching should include information cautioning against which of the following factors that may cause lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive sweating, low sodium, or diarrhea cause dehydration, increasing lithium toxicity risk. Green tea (
A), moderate exercise (
B), and increased sodium (
D) do not directly cause toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following characteristics are expected findings of OCD? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Perfectionism (
D) involves unrealistic standards and rituals. Clients are aware of compulsions (E is incorrect as stated; corrected to reflect awareness). Irrational fear (
A) is more phobia-specific, rule-conscious behavior (
B) is not defining, and difficulty relaxing (
C) is not specific.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who has agoraphobia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the goals of treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting outside shows exposure therapy progress. Online clubs (
A), avoidance (
B), and group therapy (
D) don’t directly address open-space fears.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who tells lies about other clients. The other clients on the unit frequently complain to the nursing staff about the client's disruptive behaviors. Which of the following initial actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting boundaries addresses disruptive behavior directly. Isolation (
B), community meetings (
C), or ignoring lies (
D) are less effective.