ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'Whenever I have to give a presentation at my job, my vision goes really blurry and my feet go numb.' Which of the following defense mechanisms is the client describing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Conversion disorder is when emotional distress manifests as physical symptoms, like blurred vision or numbness, as described. Other mechanisms involve different processes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client whose partner has end-stage lung cancer. The client states, 'The doctors say he only has a few months to live, but I know that with treatment he will get better.' The nurse should identify that the client is exhibiting which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Denial is refusing to accept reality as a way to cope with distress. The client rejects the prognosis and insists on recovery despite medical evidence. Other mechanisms do not fit.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following describes a team of mental health LPNs and RNs who work together to provide client care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An intraprofessional team consists of nurses (LPNs and RNs) working together, accurately describing the scenario. Interprofessional teams include other professions, and the other options are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) across the lifespan. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Research shows that ACEs increase the risk of chronic illnesses (e.g., cancer, COP
D) in adulthood and elevate suicidal risk in adolescents. Other options misrepresent the lifelong and varied impacts of ACEs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and asks the nurse, 'Who should get a copy of my advance directives?' Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advance directives should be shared with healthcare providers, family members, and legal representatives to ensure they are followed in a crisis. Other options are incorrect or dismissive.