ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a sexual assault. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anger and irritability are common PTSD symptoms due to feelings of violation or powerlessness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has depression observes the client comes to breakfast freshly bathed,wearing clean clothes and with combed and styled hair. Which of the following responses by the nurse is therapeutic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging grooming recognizes effort without assumptions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a college campus mental health counseling center is caring for a student who just failed an examination. The student spends the session berating the teacher and the course. The nurse should recognize this behavior as which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Projecting failure onto the teacher avoids personal responsibility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a negative symptom?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Affective flattening a reduction in emotional expression is a negative symptom of schizophrenia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 5-month-old infant who is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. Which one of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Topical anesthetic reduces pain during the lumbar puncture.