ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assigned to a mental health hotline receives a call from a nurse who has been working on a Covid-19 unit. The caller states, 'I just don’t think I can be a nurse anymore.' Which of the following types of trauma should the nurse recognize this person is experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Secondary trauma, or vicarious trauma, affects caregivers exposed to others’ trauma, like COVID-19 unit nurses, leading to burnout. Acute, complex, and chronic trauma involve direct or repeated personal trauma.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of anxiety. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements about the neurophysiologic manifestations of anxiety as correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The CSTC circuit is linked to fear responses in anxiety disorders. The amygdala is involved in panic and emotional processing, but CSTC is more specific to fear, not phobias exclusively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has returned from a bereavement support group. Which of the following patient statements indicates that the patient is meeting the planned outcomes of treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Planning a future activity like taking kids to the ocean shows progress in moving forward, aligning with treatment goals. Other statements reflect ongoing regret or fixation, indicating unresolved grief.
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse is assessing an adolescent client who indicates they have been experiencing depression due to a recent move. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scheduling an appointment with a school-based counselor provides professional emotional support tailored to the adolescent’s depression, helping them process their feelings and develop coping strategies. A job may add stress, a neurologist isn’t indicated for depression initially, and while exercise is beneficial, it’s not sufficient alone.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'My mother and my mother’s mother have all been in abusive relationships. We believe this is because of what happened to our people 100 years ago with slavery.' Which response by the nurse demonstrates understanding of the client’s trauma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging historical trauma validates the client’s belief in its generational impact. General sympathy, personalizing the trauma, or vague responses don’t address the specific context of historical trauma.