ATI RN
ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse attempts to talk to the client,"he becomes angry and tells her to leave. Which of the following defense mechanisms is the client demonstrating?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Displacement redirects anger from the partner to the nurse a less threatening target.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse attempts to talk to the client,"he becomes angry and tells her to leave. Which of the following defense mechanisms is the client demonstrating?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Displacement redirects anger from the partner to the nurse a less threatening target.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to conduct a support group for adolescents who have cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse include during the orientation phase?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Establishing rapport during orientation builds trust creating a safe space for group participation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits chronic physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by medical conditions. These symptoms cause distress and impairment in the client's daily life. What term is used to describe this condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Somatic symptom disorder involves chronic physical symptoms causing distress unexplained by medical conditions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has a panic disorder and is taking clonazepam. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low platelet count increases bleeding risk potentially related to clonazepam requiring prompt reporting.