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ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is newly admitted to the unit. Which of the following actions should the mental health nurse plan to take regarding the client's compulsive behaviors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing time for rituals acknowledges the client’s needs, reduces anxiety initially, and builds trust, serving as a step toward gradual treatment like ERP.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer. Which of the following responses is an indication the client is in the denial phase of the grief process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing the diagnosis and attributing it to an ulterior motive, as in 'The doctor is exaggerating,' reflects denial by distorting reality to avoid the painful truth.
Question 3 of 5
A mental health nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The client received a telephone call that was upsetting
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking with the client at a slower pace provides support, regulates breathing, and distracts from anxiety, offering a calming effect without restricting movement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the facility in critical condition following a cerebrovascular accident. The client's son says to the nurse
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the son’s conflicting emotions with 'You are feeling drawn in two separate directions' validates his feelings, promotes reflection, and supports decision-making empathetically.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder.Since her admission 3 days ago, she has not put on clean clothes, washed her hair, or participated in any of the unit activities. On this day, the nurse observes that she is wearing clean clothes and has combed her hair. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Observing 'I see that you have on clean clothes and have combed your hair' is non-judgmental, invites conversation, and validates effort without assuming mood or intent.