ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse is speaking to a group of acute care nurses about domestic violence. Which of the following statements by one of the acute care nurses indicates a need for clarification by the home health nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Many abusers have low self-esteem and use abuse to compensate contrary to the belief they have high self-esteem.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse document to be associated with schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inventing meaningless words (neologisms) reflects disorganized thinking a hallmark of schizophrenia.
Question 3 of 5
A client has made the decision to leave her alcoholic husband and reports feeling very depressed. Which of the following is a non-therapeutic statement by the nurse that demonstrates sympathy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sharing the nurse’s experience shifts focus from the client demonstrating sympathy rather than empathy.
Question 4 of 5
According to Bowen's theoretical approach to therapy,which of the following should the nurse recognize as a concept of a functional family interaction pattern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sibling position influences roles and behaviors aiding in understanding functional family dynamics.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a manic episode. Other clients begin to complain about her disruptive behavior on the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Setting consistent limits creates structure reducing disruptive behavior in mania.