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ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who has agoraphobia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the goals of treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Planning to sit on a park bench shows willingness for gradual exposure to feared situations, aligning with agoraphobia treatment goals via CBT.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The nurse is assessing the client during a follow-up visit. Which of the following findings indicate a therapeutic response to the treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Normal potassium, ECG, and increased BMI indicate improved nutrition and heart health, key signs of therapeutic response in anorexia nervosa.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has dementia and exhibits wandering behavior. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: A room near the nurse’s station allows monitoring, and door alarms enhance safety without restraints, supporting dementia care principles.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Discussing the trauma aids processing, and relaxation techniques reduce hyperarousal, key PTSD interventions, unlike routine sedation or isolation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who has agoraphobia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the goals of treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Planning to sit on a park bench shows willingness for gradual exposure to feared situations, aligning with agoraphobia treatment goals via CBT.