ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'My mother and my mother’s mother have all been in abusive relationships. We believe this is because of what happened to our people 100 years ago with slavery.' Which response by the nurse demonstrates understanding of the client’s trauma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging historical trauma validates the client’s belief in its generational impact. General sympathy, personalizing the trauma, or vague responses don’t address the specific context of historical trauma.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has recently returned from active combat and lost a close friend during combat. Which statement by the client indicates that they are experiencing traumatic grief?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Survivor guilt, like wishing they had died instead, is a key sign of traumatic grief. Social withdrawal suggests depression, suppressed emotions reflect societal pressure, and flashbacks indicate PTSD, not specifically grief.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working to build rapport and trust with new patients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fulfilling promises, like facilitating family visits, builds trust. Avoiding angry patients, using jargon, or explaining without addressing language barriers can undermine rapport.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements describes anxiety as transdiagnostic in nature?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anxiety’s transdiagnostic nature means it can co-occur with other conditions like depression or physical illnesses, complicating symptoms. It’s not limited to specific risk factors, and it frequently appears with other disorders.