ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with borderline personality disorder exhibits splitting. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistent boundaries help manage splitting and promote stable relationships.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with Functional Neurologic Symptom Disorder (conversion disorder). What action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coping strategies like CBT empower symptom management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing assessment data collected from a post-operative patient. What assessment findings would serve as cues that the client may be experiencing hypoactive delirium? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Slowed activity, impaired attention, and decreased alertness characterize hypoactive delirium.
Question 4 of 5
A client on an acute psychiatric inpatient unit approaches the nurse's station every 10-15 minutes with various requests. The nurse intervenes by stating,You may approach the nurse's station only once an hour. Which nursing intervention has been employed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting limits on behavior establishes clear boundaries, helping manage the client’s actions and maintain a therapeutic environment.
Question 5 of 5
A client with agoraphobia avoids public places. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gradual exposure helps desensitize the client to anxiety-provoking situations.