ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client’s level of consciousness and finds the client drowsy but arousable,answering questions appropriately before falling back to sleep. This level of consciousness is best described as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lethargic describes a drowsy but arousable state, matching the client’s presentation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation at a community center about complementary and alternative therapies. Which of the following therapies should the nurse describe as the use of an electronic monitoring device to help clients learn to control physical responses to stress?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Biofeedback uses electronic devices to help clients control physiological responses to stress.
Question 3 of 5
A client with borderline personality disorder exhibits splitting. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistent boundaries help manage splitting and promote stable relationships.
Question 4 of 5
A client with agoraphobia avoids public places. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gradual exposure helps desensitize the client to anxiety-provoking situations.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse understands that whether or not a client experiences a crisis as a result of a stressful situation depends on:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Perception, supports, and coping mechanisms determine crisis likelihood, influencing stress response.