ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected eating disorder. Which finding supports a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eroded tooth enamel from purging is a hallmark of bulimia nervosa.
Choice B is more typical of anorexia nervosa.
Choice C contradicts bulimia’s binge-purge cycle.
Choice D is associated with anorexia not bulimia.
Question 2 of 5
A psychiatrist prescribes a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for a client. When teaching the client about food interactions with the medication which foods will the nurse caution the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pepperoni pizza and red wine are high in tyramine which can cause hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
Choices A B and D do not contain significant tyramine and are safe.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of a suicide attempt has been discharged and is being followed in an outpatient clinic. What is/are the most appropriate nursing intervention(s)? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A ,C ,D
Rationale: Coping mechanisms (
A) community resources (
C) and family education (
D) reduce suicide risk.
Choice B is impractical for outpatient care.
Choice E is unrealistic and hinders resilience development.
Question 4 of 5
During intake assessment the nurse is most likely to hear a client with major depressive disorder say which of the following statements about depression? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A C D
Rationale:
Choice A reflects suicidal ideation common in major depressive disorder.
Choice C indicates guilt and worthlessness hallmark symptoms.
Choice D shows recognition of episodic nature possible in some clients.
Choice B is less typical as it suggests avoidance not a core symptom.
Choice E is less likely due to lack of motivation in depression.
Question 5 of 5
A fifteen-year-old was referred to the adolescent mental health clinic after being arrested for prostitution. The client's parents reported that they have run away several times and are abusive towards them. The nurse should anticipate that the diagnosis will be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Conduct Disorder involves persistent behavior violating societal norms such as running away and illegal activities like prostitution matching the scenario.
Choice A (depression) may cause irritability but not typically severe antisocial behavior.
Choice B (OD
D) involves defiance but not the extent of rule-breaking seen here.
Choice D (AS
D) affects social interaction but not typically with aggressive rule-violating behaviors.