ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with a conversion disorder. What actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discuss alternative coping strategies with the client. Teaching healthier coping mechanisms addresses the psychological distress underlying conversion disorder symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
Which should the mental health nurse identify as the priority for a newly admitted client who was involuntarily committed after reports by a co-worker of aggressive behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Client and staff safety is the top priority especially with reported aggression to prevent harm in the immediate environment.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder states,"My psychiatrist is out to get me. I'm sad that the voice is telling me to stop the psychiatrist." What symptom is the client exhibiting, and what is the nurse's legal responsibility related to this symptom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Command hallucinations; warn the psychiatrist. The client’s voices directing harm indicate a command hallucination requiring the nurse to warn the potential victim due to duty to protect.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who lost the ability to use their arm. All tests have ruled out any medical diagnosis. The nurse understands that the loss of use of the arm is a symptom of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: a conversion disorder involves psychological distress manifesting as physical symptoms (e.g. arm paralysis) without medical cause. Avoidance OCD and fractures do not fit this presentation.
Question 5 of 5
If a client demonstrates transference towards the nurse,how should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Help the client to clarify the meaning of the relationship based on the present situation. Transference involves redirecting emotions from past relationships onto the nurse. Exploring these feelings therapeutically helps the client gain insight rather than ignoring terminating or reassigning which avoid the issue.