ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with acute stress disorder. Which of the following client statements aligns with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute stress disorder occurs within a month of trauma, with symptoms like nightmares, as in the recent car crash. Chronic flashbacks suggest PTSD, long-term phobia isn’t ASD, and childhood conflict lacks a specific trauma.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a client diagnosed with prolonged grief disorder about the significance of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Which of the following statements from the client indicates a comprehension of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CBT helps clients cope with loss by addressing thoughts and behaviors, aiding adjustment to life post-loss. It doesn’t focus on answering why, medical details, or funeral planning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child who has experienced violence at school. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use during their assessment of this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toys or drawing materials allow the child to express feelings non-verbally, reducing retraumatization risk. Repeating trauma details can harm, caregiver presence may provide comfort, and focusing only on physical health misses emotional needs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility notices two residents arguing in the day room over a game they are playing. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Distracting the clients by engaging them in an activity is a non-confrontational way to de-escalate the argument and redirect their focus, maintaining a peaceful environment. Time-outs may escalate feelings of unfairness, seclusion is too extreme for a minor argument, and physical restraints are inappropriate unless there’s immediate danger.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements describes anxiety as transdiagnostic in nature?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anxiety’s transdiagnostic nature means it can co-occur with other conditions like depression or physical illnesses, complicating symptoms. It’s not limited to specific risk factors, and it frequently appears with other disorders.