ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who witnessed a violent crime. Each time the child recalls the event, the details differ from previous recollections. Which of the following trauma-related symptoms is the child experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dissociative amnesia involves memory gaps or inconsistent recall of trauma, matching the child’s changing details. Derealization, hypervigilance, and depersonalization involve detachment, alertness, or self-disconnection, not memory issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent with an anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates a protective factor in the form of a positive childhood experience?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A supportive teacher provides a positive childhood experience, fostering emotional security. Teen pregnancy, military parents, or frequent moves can increase stress, not serve as protective factors.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following clients is eligible for the Medicare program?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medicare primarily covers those 65 or older, plus some with disabilities or specific conditions. Lack of insurance, youth, or low income alone don’t qualify without meeting age or health criteria.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is preparing to document an incident involving a client. Which considerations by the nurse will ensure competency in the documentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the client’s own words ensures objective, accurate documentation. Including opinions or subjective descriptions risks bias, and broad details lack precision needed for competency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is worried about developing a mental health disorder due to their childhood experiences. Which of the following family characteristics is a protective factor against adverse childhood experiences?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caregivers with higher education often provide stable, informed environments, reducing ACE risks. Isolation, young/single parents, or lack of closeness increase vulnerability, not protection.