ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a workshop on preventing common communicable and infectious diseases in the community. Which of the following prevention methods should the nurse include to target diseases that are transmitted directly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isolation prevents direct person-to-person transmission of diseases like influenza. Water, sanitation, and pest control target indirect transmission routes, not direct contact.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a workshop on preventing common communicable and infectious diseases in the community. Which of the following prevention methods should the nurse include to target diseases that are transmitted directly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Isolation prevents direct person-to-person transmission of diseases like influenza. Water, sanitation, and pest control target indirect transmission routes, not direct contact.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse manager is evaluating the performance of a newly licensed nurse after performing a client interview. Which of the following nonverbal actions by the newly licensed nurse should be identified as appearing too relaxed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaning away from the client can signal disinterest or discomfort, appearing too relaxed and hindering rapport. Upright posture, angled sitting, and eye contact demonstrate attentiveness and engagement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with acute stress disorder. Which of the following client statements aligns with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute stress disorder occurs within a month of trauma, with symptoms like nightmares, as in the recent car crash. Chronic flashbacks suggest PTSD, long-term phobia isn’t ASD, and childhood conflict lacks a specific trauma.