ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of anxiety. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements about the neurophysiologic manifestations of anxiety as correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The CSTC circuit is linked to fear responses in anxiety disorders. The amygdala is involved in panic and emotional processing, but CSTC is more specific to fear, not phobias exclusively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is examining the records of several patients. Which patient should the nurse identify as eligible for Medicaid coverage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medicaid covers low-income individuals, like those below the poverty line. Age, job loss, or existing insurance alone don’t determine eligibility without income consideration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child who mimics shooting a gun with their hand whenever someone enters the room or tries to interact with them. This is an example of which manifestation of post-traumatic stress disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-traumatic play involves reenacting trauma, like mimicking shooting, common in children with PTSD. 'Men formation' isn’t a recognized term, depersonalization involves detachment, and time skewing alters time perception.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing therapeutic milieu with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of therapeutic milieu?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A therapeutic milieu encompasses physical and psychosocial environmental factors designed to promote healing. Chair positioning, unstructured programming, or unrestricted personal items don’t fully define it and may disrupt therapeutic structure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nurse anticipates the provider might prescribe which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paroxetine, an SSRI, is commonly prescribed for PTSD to regulate serotonin levels and improve mood. Semaglutide treats diabetes, tramadol manages pain, and zaleplon addresses insomnia, none of which are primary treatments for PTSD.