ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reports nightmares. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring nightmares builds trust and informs treatment.
Choice B dismisses the client’s distress.
Choice C is impractical and harmful.
Choice D is misleading as medication may not immediately resolve nightmares.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with autism spectrum disorder. Which behavior is most expected?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty with social interactions is a core feature of autism spectrum disorder.
Choice B relates to narcissistic personality disorder.
Choice C is typical of OCD.
Choice D is associated with borderline personality disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg IV for a client with acute anxiety. The available concentration is 4 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Calculation: 2 mg ÷ 4 mg/mL = 0.5 mL. The nurse should administer 0.5 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of a suicide attempt has been discharged and is being followed in an outpatient clinic. What is/are the most appropriate nursing intervention(s)? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A ,C ,D
Rationale: Coping mechanisms (
A) community resources (
C) and family education (
D) reduce suicide risk.
Choice B is impractical for outpatient care.
Choice E is unrealistic and hinders resilience development.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) assesses a 17-year-old patient with blue-tinged lips slowed respirations and pinpoint pupils. The patient has no response to painful stimuli. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest opioid overdose requiring immediate oxygenation and naloxone via IV.
Choice A is premature without cardiac arrest.
Choice C is secondary if IV access is feasible.
Choice D delays critical intervention.