ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with social anxiety disorder. The most appropriate intervention is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Relaxation techniques help manage anxiety in social situations, promoting coping.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing assessment data collected from a post-operative patient. What assessment findings would serve as cues that the client may be experiencing hypoactive delirium? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Slowed activity, impaired attention, and decreased alertness characterize hypoactive delirium.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse notices that a client with paranoid schizophrenia stops in mid-sentence when talking and tilts his head to the side as if to listen. The most appropriate intervention by the nurse would be to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about voices assesses hallucination content, aiding risk evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working on a psychiatric unit is providing care for a client that reports feeling irritable and distressed. The client states,I just feel so helpless. Which of the following statements most aligns with the client's presentation of neurotic behavior?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurotic behavior involves distress without reality loss.
Question 5 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder is experiencing a manic episode. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining a calm and structured environment helps reduce stimulation, which can exacerbate manic symptoms. This intervention promotes safety and stability, allowing the client to gradually regain control. High-energy activities or stimulants could worsen mania, and complete social isolation is not therapeutic.