ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 22-year-old female client who has bulimia nervosa and frequently self-induces vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A B C E
Rationale:
Choices A B C and E are expected due to hormonal imbalances acid erosion dehydration and malnutrition respectively.
Choice D (icteric sclera) is unrelated to bulimia nervosa indicating liver issues.
Question 2 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder is refusing to take mood stabilizers due to weight gain. To increase the patient's adherence to a medication regimen what measures could the nurse teach the client? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A ,D, E
Rationale:
Choice A encourages healthier eating habits reducing calorie intake to manage weight gain.
Choice D promotes low-calorie hydration aiding weight control.
Choice E supports physical activity to burn calories and improve mood enhancing adherence.
Choice B is incorrect as dissolving extended-release medications alters their efficacy.
Choice C is incorrect as frequent weighing can cause anxiety and is not recommended for weight management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with generalized anxiety disorder. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep breathing exercises help manage anxiety by promoting relaxation.
Choice B is inappropriate as stimulants can worsen anxiety.
Choice C may increase anxiety by limiting support.
Choice D is not indicated for generalized anxiety disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client suspected of having antisocial personality disorder. Which behavior is most indicative?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of empathy is a core feature of antisocial personality disorder.
Choice B relates to social anxiety.
Choice C is typical of narcissistic personality disorder.
Choice D suggests depression not personality disorder.
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.