ATI RN
ATI nur 222a Mental Health Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who is experiencing panic level anxiety. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Depersonalization, feeling detached from oneself, is a hallmark of panic-level anxiety. Voice tremors and shakiness occur but are less specific, and poor concentration is common in many conditions, not unique to panic.
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 preparing a presentation for a local public health conference about the correlation between quality education and health outcomes. What information should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quality education correlates with better jobs and wages, improving health outcomes via better access to care and living conditions. Medical coverage, virtual visits, or lunch requirements aren’t direct outcomes of education quality.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse is reviewing a new county ordinance that prohibits the sale of tobacco to anyone under 18 years of age. Which of the following levels of prevention should the nurse recognize this ordinance as?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ordinance prevents tobacco use initiation at a community level, a primary prevention strategy. Secondary prevention addresses existing use, and individual-level interventions target specific people, not populations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent with an anxiety disorder. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates a protective factor in the form of a positive childhood experience?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A supportive teacher provides a positive childhood experience, fostering emotional security. Teen pregnancy, military parents, or frequent moves can increase stress, not serve as protective factors.