ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Clients with PTSD often exhibit persistent negative beliefs about self (
A), difficulty sleeping (
D), and trouble concentrating (E) due to hyperarousal and intrusive thoughts. Excessive talking (
B) and blaming others (
C) are not diagnostic criteria, with avoidance or withdrawal being more typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just received a terminal cancer diagnosis from their provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the client unlimited time for grieving is essential, as grief varies widely and requires a supportive space for expression. Offering treatment advice is premature without assessing readiness, discouraging relationships is unsupportive, and changing the subject avoids addressing emotions, all of which are less appropriate initially.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Clients with PTSD often exhibit persistent negative beliefs about self (
A), difficulty sleeping (
D), and trouble concentrating (E) due to hyperarousal and intrusive thoughts. Excessive talking (
B) and blaming others (
C) are not diagnostic criteria, with avoidance or withdrawal being more typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a client who is experiencing mania. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eating only twice in a week signals severe nutritional neglect, risking physical complications in mania, requiring urgent reporting. Hygiene neglect, rhyming speech, and sexual comments are notable but less immediately critical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring bathroom trips prevents purging, a key behavior in bulimia, ensuring safety and treatment efficacy. Family food may trigger binges, self-scheduling risks unhealthy patterns, and frequent exercise reinforces compensatory behaviors.