ATI RN
ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Consistent boundaries promote a structured safe environment for clients with borderline personality disorder.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about various defense mechanisms. Which of the following examples should the charge nurse provide when discussing rationalization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationalization involves justifying behavior with logical excuses as seen in blaming the boss for the missed promotion.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a substance use disorder with a staff nurse. Which of the following statements by the staff nurse should the charge nurse identify as countertransference?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comparing the client to the nurse's brother indicates countertransference where personal experiences influence professional interactions potentially affecting objectivity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed methylphenidate for ADHD. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an accurate understanding of this medication's effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methylphenidate improves focus and cognitive clarity in ADHD which the client's statement accurately reflects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failure to recognize familiar objects is common in Alzheimer's due to cognitive decline.