ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child who mimics shooting a gun with their hand whenever someone enters the room or tries to interact with them. This is an example of which manifestation of post-traumatic stress disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-traumatic play involves reenacting trauma, like mimicking shooting, common in children with PTSD. 'Men formation' isn’t a recognized term, depersonalization involves detachment, and time skewing alters time perception.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse receives a telephone call from a parent who suspects their child has coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV-2). Which of the following instructions should the nurse give as secondary prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testing identifies the illness early, a secondary prevention measure to limit spread and guide treatment. Hospitalization is tertiary, immunization and masks are primary prevention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to interview a client and is reviewing therapeutic communication techniques. Which of the following should the nurse include in the interview to invite the client to clarify feelings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about coping skills invites the client to explore and clarify their emotional strategies, fostering deeper discussion. Other options focus on treatment steps, resources, or assume feelings, limiting emotional exploration.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is preparing a public service announcement about Lyme disease. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include as an example of secondary prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for ticks allows early removal, preventing Lyme disease progression, a secondary prevention strategy. Repellents and clothing are primary, and rash reporting is tertiary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'My mother and my mother’s mother have all been in abusive relationships. We believe this is because of what happened to our people 100 years ago with slavery.' Which response by the nurse demonstrates understanding of the client’s trauma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging historical trauma validates the client’s belief in its generational impact. General sympathy, personalizing the trauma, or vague responses don’t address the specific context of historical trauma.