ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is discussing the development of anxiety-related disorders in children to a group of parents. The nurse should include that which of the following is an adverse childhood experience (ACE) that can contribute to the development of an anxiety disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A physical disability can be an ACE, increasing stress and vulnerability to anxiety due to challenges like bullying or social exclusion. Academic success, strong support systems, and stable employment are protective factors, not ACEs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who reports a recent increase in stressors. Which of the following concepts should the nurse use to develop necessary context to both understand and deliver nursing care for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adaptive vs. maladaptive frameworks help assess how the patient copes with stress, guiding effective care. Moral, justificatory, or evaluative concepts don’t provide the same practical context.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working to build rapport and trust with new patients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fulfilling promises, like facilitating family visits, builds trust. Avoiding angry patients, using jargon, or explaining without addressing language barriers can undermine rapport.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with post-traumatic stress disorder who is considering prolonged exposure therapy. The patient asks, 'How does this therapy work?' Which of the following responses accurately describes this type of therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged exposure therapy gradually confronts trauma-related memories and situations to reduce fear and PTSD symptoms. Other options describe general therapy goals, not specific to this approach.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager is evaluating the performance of a newly licensed nurse after performing a client interview. Which of the following nonverbal actions by the newly licensed nurse should be identified as appearing too relaxed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaning away from the client can signal disinterest or discomfort, appearing too relaxed and hindering rapport. Upright posture, angled sitting, and eye contact demonstrate attentiveness and engagement.