ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is screening children and adolescents for exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Which of the following clients is considered to have experienced an ACE?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A parent’s incarceration is an ACE, causing household dysfunction and potential emotional and financial stress. Wanting a pet, failing a test, or forgetting lunch are typical childhood experiences, not ACEs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is discussing the development of anxiety-related disorders in children to a group of parents. The nurse should include that which of the following is an adverse childhood experience (ACE) that can contribute to the development of an anxiety disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A physical disability can be an ACE, increasing stress and vulnerability to anxiety due to challenges like bullying or social exclusion. Academic success, strong support systems, and stable employment are protective factors, not ACEs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is worried about developing a mental health disorder due to their childhood experiences. Which of the following family characteristics is a protective factor against adverse childhood experiences?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caregivers with higher education often provide stable, informed environments, reducing ACE risks. Isolation, young/single parents, or lack of closeness increase vulnerability, not protection.
Question 4 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 5 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.