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ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with OCD is undergoing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The client asks the nurse,"How does exposure and response prevention work in treating OCD? Which response by the nurse accurately explains this aspect of CBT?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exposure and response prevention involves facing triggers without compulsions reducing OCD symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Consistent boundaries promote a structured safe environment for clients with borderline personality disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder and has been engaging in self-mutilation. The nurse should encourage the client to participate in which of the following groups?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dialectical behavior therapy is specifically designed to address self-harm and emotional dysregulation in borderline personality disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A client with OCD is undergoing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The client asks the nurse,"How does exposure and response prevention work in treating OCD? Which response by the nurse accurately explains this aspect of CBT?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exposure and response prevention involves facing triggers without compulsions reducing OCD symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient with major depressive disorder (MDD). Which assessment tool can the nurse use to measure the severity and impact of depression on the patient's functioning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PHQ-9 assesses depression severity through nine core symptoms ideal for MDD evaluation.