ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is examining the records of several patients. Which patient should the nurse identify as eligible for Medicaid coverage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medicaid covers low-income individuals, like those below the poverty line. Age, job loss, or existing insurance alone don’t determine eligibility without income consideration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is terminally ill. The nurse should recognize that the client and their family might be experiencing which of the following types of grief?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anticipatory grief occurs before a death, as with terminal illness, affecting both patient and family. Complicated grief is prolonged, disenfranchised grief is unacknowledged, and traumatic grief follows sudden loss.