ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about intimate partner abuse for a community group. Which of the following statements by a group member indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Survivors of abuse often feel guilty. This statement indicates understanding because feelings of guilt are commonly experienced by survivors due to manipulation and blame by abusers. Guilt can prevent victims from seeking help.
Incorrect choices:
B: Abusers often have high self-esteem - This is incorrect as abusers typically have low self-esteem and use control tactics to compensate.
C: The honeymoon stage of violence usually gets longer over time - This is incorrect as the honeymoon phase tends to decrease over time, not get longer.
D: As abuse continues, victims become more determined to be independent - This is incorrect as victims often experience increased dependency on their abusers due to manipulation and control.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing is advising an assistive personnel (AP) on the care of a client who has major depressive disorder. The AP states that he is irritated by the client’s depression. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Changing the AP's assignment is appropriate because it addresses the AP's feelings of irritation in a professional manner. It ensures the client's care is not compromised due to the AP's negative emotions. It shows empathy towards the AP's concerns while prioritizing the client's well-being.
Summary:
A: Minimizes the client's feelings and does not address the AP's issue.
B: Focuses on the client's needs but does not address the AP's feelings.
C: Invalidates the AP's emotions and does not promote a supportive environment.
D: Addresses both the AP's feelings and the client's care effectively.
E, F, G: Not provided.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching about benztropine to a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because benztropine is commonly used to treat extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) caused by antipsychotic medications, such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and restlessness. By including this in the teaching, the nurse is providing valuable information on how the medication works to address these side effects.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because benztropine is not used to treat depression, hallucinations, or tachycardia in clients with schizophrenia. Benztropine's main purpose is to manage EPS specifically.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Restlessness. In generalized anxiety disorder, restlessness is a common symptom due to excessive worry and tension. The individual may find it difficult to relax or sit still. Increased energy (choice
A) is not typically associated with generalized anxiety disorder, as individuals often feel fatigued. Euphoric mood (choice
C) is not likely, as anxiety tends to cause distress. Depersonalization (choice
D) is more commonly associated with dissociative disorders, not generalized anxiety disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is leading a grief support group for bereaved clients. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of clinical depression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C - "I don’t feel anything but numbness anymore"
Rationale: This statement indicates a persistent emotional numbness, which is a common symptom of clinical depression. Numbness reflects a lack of emotional responsiveness and can be a sign of severe depression. Reporting this to the provider is crucial for further evaluation and intervention.
Incorrect
Choices:
A: "I don’t know how I could cope if I didn’t have my family’s support" - While expressing dependency on family support is understandable during grief, it does not necessarily indicate clinical depression.
B: "It’ll be a long time before I’m happy again" - This statement reflects a realistic view of the grieving process and does not specifically point towards clinical depression.
D: "I feel like I’m angry at the whole world right now" - Anger is a common emotion experienced during grief and does not solely indicate clinical depression.