ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Nursing 12601 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of depression. A decrease in which of the following neurotransmitters has been implicated in depression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased norepinephrine and serotonin are linked to depression, affecting mood regulation. GABA/acetylcholine (
A), glutamate/histamine (
B), and serotonin/acetylcholine (
D) are less directly implicated.
Question 2 of 5
The geriatric psychiatry nurse understands that the DSM-5-TR describes all mental disorders with specific criteria. Which are the purposes of the DSM-5-TR? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: The DSM-5-TR provides diagnostic criteria (A,
B) and standardized language (
C) for mental health professionals. It doesn’t set institutional standards (
D) or identify causes (E).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse and client are engaged in a discussion. The client says, 'I feel really close to you. You are the only true friend I have.' Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Validating the client’s trust while reinforcing the therapeutic relationship’s purpose (
C) is supportive and professional. A redirects prematurely, B is harsh, and D minimizes the client’s feelings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client during admission to an alcohol treatment center. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A nonjudgmental attitude creates a safe environment for open discussion, essential for treatment engagement. Sympathy (
A) may seem patronizing, disapproval (
B) hinders trust, and emotional suppression (
D) may appear indifferent.
Question 5 of 5
The client says, 'My marriage is just great. My spouse and I usually agree on everything.' The nurse observes the client's foot moving continuously as the client twirls a shirt button. What type of communication is the client presenting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Incongruent communication occurs when verbal (positive marriage statement) and nonverbal (fidgeting) messages conflict, suggesting underlying distress. Abstract messages convey ideas, concrete messages are observable actions, and congruent messages align verbal/nonverbal cues.