ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed massage therapy to treat panic disorder. The client states, 'I can’t stand to be touched by another person.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advocating for an alternative respects boundaries. Reassurance dismisses, gloves don’t help, probing is intrusive.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse include in the treatment plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Communicating needs addresses BPD’s interpersonal challenges, aligning with therapies like DBT. Mood and hygiene are less specific, hallucinations aren’t typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is under observation for suicidal ideations and has verbalized a suicide plan. The client demands privacy and to be left alone. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expressing concern prioritizes safety empathetically. Medication levels don’t address emotion, requests give false hope, contracts are unreliable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intense efforts to avoid abandonment are hallmark BPD traits. Employment issues aren’t primary, hoarding is separate, avoidance fits other disorders.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following treatments should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Schema-focused therapy targets NPD’s deep patterns. Assertiveness doesn’t address core, response prevention is for OCD, CBT is less specific.