ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a binge eating disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-meal presence supports and prevents purging. Weighing increases focus, snacks disrupt, menu planning secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is visiting a client who is recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery and reports experiencing stress. The nurse should determine that which of the following factors might interfere with the client’s recovery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Friend’s move causes emotional stress, hindering recovery. Walking, no coffee, and exercise aid healing.
Question 3 of 5
An older adult client is brought to the mental health clinic by her daughter. The daughter reports that her mother is not eating and seems uninterested in routine activities. The daughter states, 'I’m so worried that my mother is depressed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Open-ended question gathers info empathetically. Others minimize or generalize.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is leading a crisis intervention group for adolescents who witnessed the suicide of a classmate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying coping skills addresses immediate emotional needs first. Referrals, confidentiality, and resources follow.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is leading a grief support group for bereaved clients. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of clinical depression?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Numbness suggests emotional shutdown, a depression sign. Sadness, anger, and support reliance are normal grief.