ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a recent diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder. The client tells the nurse, 'I think my blackouts are actually caused by low blood sugar.' The nurse should recognize the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rationalization justifies blackouts with a false reason (low blood sugar). Suppression represses, sublimation redirects, projection attributes elsewhere.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is performing screening assessments for active older adult clients at a community clinic. Which of the following tests should the nurse include in the screening?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Geriatric Depression Scale screens for depression, common in older adults, enhancing well-being. PAINAD is for dementia, CAGE for alcohol abuse, and Denver II for children, not broadly applicable here.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse include in the treatment plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Communicating needs addresses BPD’s interpersonal challenges, aligning with therapies like DBT. Mood and hygiene are less specific, hallucinations aren’t typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a client who is experiencing acute manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlordiazepoxide manages withdrawal symptoms like seizures. Disulfiram deters drinking, Bupropion is for depression/smoking, Buprenorphine for opioids.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder. The client states, 'I don’t always go to bed at night, so I get in trouble for falling asleep at work.' Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sleep diary promotes consistency, aiding depression-related sleep issues. Naps disrupt, late exercise stimulates, stopping meds is unsafe.