ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility notices two residents arguing in the day room over a game they are playing. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Distracting the clients by engaging them in an activity is a non-confrontational way to de-escalate the argument and redirect their focus, maintaining a peaceful environment. Time-outs may escalate feelings of unfairness, seclusion is too extreme for a minor argument, and physical restraints are inappropriate unless there’s immediate danger.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is participating in a hospital committee to discuss the rationing of care and resources during a pandemic. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse identify as important in providing ethical and empathetic nursing care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Transparency ensures informed patients, collaboration optimizes team care, and consistency builds trust, all critical for ethical and empathetic care in a crisis. Other options miss key elements like collaboration or empathy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who is experiencing panic level anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Depersonalization, feeling detached from oneself, is a hallmark of panic-level anxiety. Voice tremors and shakiness occur but are less specific, and poor concentration is common in many conditions, not unique to panic.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child who mimics shooting a gun with their hand whenever someone enters the room or tries to interact with them. This is an example of which manifestation of post-traumatic stress disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-traumatic play involves reenacting trauma, like mimicking shooting, common in children with PTSD. 'Men formation' isn’t a recognized term, depersonalization involves detachment, and time skewing alters time perception.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clients is eligible for the Medicare program?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medicare primarily covers those 65 or older, plus some with disabilities or specific conditions. Lack of insurance, youth, or low income alone don’t qualify without meeting age or health criteria.