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ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A new nurse orientee asks why a client admitted to the psychiatric unit is placed in seclusion. The nurse precepting the new nurse explains that which of the following is a benefit of seclusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The reduced sensory input allows the client to regain control. Seclusion provides a low-stimulation environment to help clients calm down and regain control when they pose a danger. It does not reduce staffing needs encourage communication or force responsibility.
Question 2 of 5
If a client demonstrates transference towards the nurse,how should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Help the client to clarify the meaning of the relationship based on the present situation. Transference involves redirecting emotions from past relationships onto the nurse. Exploring these feelings therapeutically helps the client gain insight rather than ignoring terminating or reassigning which avoid the issue.
Question 3 of 5
A client tells the nurse,I feel bad because my mother does not want me to return home after I leave the hospital. Which nursing response is therapeutic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: You feel that your mother does not want you to come back home? This response uses reflection a therapeutic communication technique to encourage the client to express and explore their feelings further. The other options either dismiss the client's feelings provide unsolicited advice or make assumptions which are less therapeutic.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with major neurocognitive disorder is exhibiting behavioral problems daily. At change of shift,the client's behavior escalates from pacing to screaming and waving their arms while on the ground. Which action should be a nursing priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assess environmental triggers and potential unmet needs. Identifying triggers or unmet needs (e.g. pain hunger) can de-escalate behavior and address the root cause making it the priority over restraint injury assessment or consultation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes that a function of the Mental Status Exam is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: a method of organizing clinical observations. The MSE assesses cognitive and emotional states structuring observations of mood thought processes and orientation.