ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following client statements is a sign of cognitive distortion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cognitive distortions involve irrational thought patterns, such as all-or-nothing thinking.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a rehabilitation center is planning care for a newly admitted client who has a history of alcohol use disorder. Which of the following client goals is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: The client's withdrawal from alcohol will be managed without complications. This is the highest priority goal because alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening, requiring close monitoring and intervention to prevent complications like seizures or delirium tremens. It ensures the client's safety and well-being.
Choice A is important but not the highest priority as the client's physical health takes precedence.
Choice B focuses on long-term goals and can be addressed after managing withdrawal.
Choice C addresses anxiety but doesn't address the immediate risks of alcohol withdrawal. Overall, managing withdrawal without complications is the most critical goal to prioritize in this scenario.
Question 3 of 5
A client at 36 weeks gestation has just delivered a stillborn baby. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "You may hold your baby as long as you want." This statement allows the client to process the loss by spending time with their baby. It promotes bonding, closure, and helps in the grieving process.
Choice A is inappropriate as it shifts focus from the client to the nurse.
Choice C may not be what the client desires and may not address their immediate needs.
Choice D is insensitive, dismissive, and invalidates the client's emotions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying. The client says, "My mother died in the hospital, but I did not get there before she died." Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "I wonder if you are fearful of dying alone." This response shows empathy and understanding towards the client's emotional state. It acknowledges the client's feelings of fear and addresses the underlying concern regarding dying alone. It opens up a conversation for the client to express their emotions and concerns.
Incorrect choices:
A: "We will call your family in time for them to get here." - This choice focuses on logistics rather than addressing the client's emotional needs.
C: "I will make sure a staff member is in your room at all times." - This choice addresses physical safety but does not address the emotional aspect of the client's statement.
D: "I will tell your family of your concern so that they can be here." - This choice does not directly address the client's feelings and may not provide the emotional support needed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Psychomotor agitation. In major depressive disorder, psychomotor agitation is a common symptom characterized by restlessness, pacing, handwringing, or tapping. This is due to internal feelings of distress and anxiety. Dismissal of past failures (
A) is not a typical finding, as individuals with major depressive disorder often ruminate on past failures. An increase in energy (
C) is unlikely, as fatigue and low energy levels are common in depression.
Choices D, E, F, and G are not applicable.