ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. What would be the goal of therapy for this client? To:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: blend all the personalities into one. The primary goal of therapy for DID is to integrate separate identities into a cohesive identity enhancing functioning. Ignoring personalities preventing isolation or forgetting trauma are not primary goals.
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 interviewing a newly admitted client. Which of the following nursing statements is an example of offering a "general lead"?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yes, I see. Go on. This encourages the client to continue speaking without directing the topic characteristic of a general lead.
Question 4 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 5 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.