ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a physical assault. The client states, I don't remember what happened to me. The nurse should recognize that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repression blocks traumatic memory post-assault. Rationalization justifies, displacement shifts, denial rejects reality.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is visiting with the partner of a client who recently died. The partner expresses guilt that they did not do more for their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging difficulty validates guilt empathetically. Counseling is premature, personal sharing shifts focus, and dismissal invalidates.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is initiating a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has schizoid personality disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Solitary activities suit schizoid isolation preference. Splitting is BPD, anger isn’t key, and social limits are unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following treatments should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CBT addresses NPD’s distorted thinking (e.g., entitlement). Schema is for BPD, assertiveness reinforces dominance, prevention is for OCD.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to lead a support group for clients who have alcohol use disorder. One of the group members is a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. The nurse should ask which of the following individuals to assist with communication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A gender-matched translator ensures accuracy and privacy. Secretary lacks training, another client breaches confidentiality, family may bias.