ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is counseling a client for the management of anxiety. The client is consistently late for appointments and ignores household chores. The client states,“I’m just too stressed. I need someone to take care of me.” The nurse identifies this behavior as an example of which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seeking dependency reflects regression under stress.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is admitting a client who is postoperative following anesthesia from the waist down. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take to prevent aspiration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suctioning removes secretions reducing aspiration risk post-anesthesia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is newly admitted to the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take regarding the client’s compulsive behaviors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing ritual time reduces anxiety while supporting gradual behavior management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. At what point in the physical examination should the nurse examine the child’s tympanic membrane?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Examining the tympanic membrane last builds trust and reduces distress.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at a college campus mental health counseling center is caring for a student who just failed an examination. The student spends the session berating the teacher and the course. The nurse should recognize this behavior as which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Projecting failure onto the teacher avoids personal responsibility.