ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient in an abusive relationship is hospitalized with abdominal and head trauma caused by their partner. The partner sends flowers to the patient and pizzas for all the staff. Via video chat the partner tearfully begs the patient to forgive them and not press charges. The partner states "I just want you me and the kids to be together. You know you do too." What conclusions can the nurse make about this scenario? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A B E
Rationale: Sending flowers (
A) is undoing to mitigate guilt. The honeymoon phase (
B) involves remorse and gifts. Buying pizza (E) is manipulative.
Choice C lacks evidence.
Choice D is unlikely due to barriers to leaving abusive relationships.
Question 2 of 5
During intake assessment the nurse is most likely to hear a client with major depressive disorder say which of the following statements about depression? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A C D
Rationale:
Choice A reflects suicidal ideation common in major depressive disorder.
Choice C indicates guilt and worthlessness hallmark symptoms.
Choice D shows recognition of episodic nature possible in some clients.
Choice B is less typical as it suggests avoidance not a core symptom.
Choice E is less likely due to lack of motivation in depression.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of self-harm is admitted. Which nursing intervention is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing sharp objects ensures immediate safety the priority in self-harm cases.
Choice B is therapeutic but secondary.
Choice C is not immediate.
Choice D requires medical orders and is not urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A psychiatrist prescribes a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for a client. When teaching the client about food interactions with the medication which foods will the nurse caution the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pepperoni pizza and red wine are high in tyramine which can cause hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
Choices A B and D do not contain significant tyramine and are safe.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is scheduled to interview a client with histrionic personality disorder. The nurse can anticipate that the assessment findings will include the following. The client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Histrionic personality disorder involves attention-seeking dramatic and seductive behaviors.
Choice B describes OCPD.
Choice C indicates narcissistic personality disorder.
Choice D aligns with dependent personality disorder.