ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has been subjected to abuse and neglect since early childhood. This is an example of which type of trauma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic trauma involves repeated, prolonged exposure to events like abuse and neglect. Vicarious trauma affects professionals, acute trauma is a single event, and historical trauma spans generations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local public health conference about the correlation between quality education and health outcomes. What information should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quality education correlates with better jobs and wages, improving health outcomes via better access to care and living conditions. Medical coverage, virtual visits, or lunch requirements aren’t direct outcomes of education quality.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility notices two residents arguing in the day room over a game they are playing. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Distracting the clients by engaging them in an activity is a non-confrontational way to de-escalate the argument and redirect their focus, maintaining a peaceful environment. Time-outs may escalate feelings of unfairness, seclusion is too extreme for a minor argument, and physical restraints are inappropriate unless there’s immediate danger.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is manning a phone line for trauma and crisis support. A client on the phone inquires, 'Could you explain how trauma-related disorders develop?' Which response should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trauma-related disorders typically arise from experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, overwhelming coping mechanisms. Genetics or chemical imbalances may contribute, but trauma is the primary trigger, and physical harm isn’t always required.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with post-traumatic stress disorder who is considering prolonged exposure therapy. The patient asks, 'How does this therapy work?' Which of the following responses accurately describes this type of therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged exposure therapy gradually confronts trauma-related memories and situations to reduce fear and PTSD symptoms. Other options describe general therapy goals, not specific to this approach.