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ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions

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Question 1 of 5

A client with borderline personality disorder says to the nurse, 'I feel so comfortable talking with you. You seem to have a special way about you that really helps me.' Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: This sets professional boundaries while acknowledging comfort. Option A risks personal attachment, B is abrupt, and C diverts focus.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and has been on long-term treatment with chlorpromazine. He notes the client is experiencing some involuntary movements of the tongue and face. The nurse should suspect the client has developed which of the following adverse effects?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia causes involuntary tongue and face movements from long-term antipsychotics. NMS (
A) involves rigidity and fever, dysthymia (
B) is a mood disorder, and akathisia (
D) is restlessness.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client with paranoid personality disorder who is extremely suspicious of the nursing staff and other clients. Which of the following nursing approaches is appropriate when establishing a therapeutic relationship with this client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A neutral attitude minimizes suspicion and builds trust. Disclosure (
A), frequent approaches (
B), or waiting for initiation (
D) may increase mistrust.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse in an acute mental health facility is creating a plan of care for a new client who has histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following is the priority intervention for the nurse to make?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Managing attention-seeking behavior in group therapy ensures safety and focus. Input (
A), concrete language (
B), and assertiveness (
C) are secondary.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. The client refuses to get out of bed, go to activities, or participate in any of the unit's programs. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Assisting with participation encourages engagement gently. Rules (
A), waiting (
B), or prolonged rest (
C) may worsen isolation.

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