ATI RN
ATI Mental Health n200 Exam Group 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A physician mentions to a newly admitted client is impulsive. The nurse should assess for behavior characterized by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impulsive individuals tend to act quickly without fully considering the consequences of their actions. There is often little to no delay between the thought or impulse and the resulting behavior.
Question 2 of 5
During assessment, the nurse is most likely to find the attitude of the depressed client toward his illness to be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This attitude suggests a sense of self-blame or low self-worth commonly seen in individuals with depression. They may feel undeserving of happiness or believe that their suffering is justified. This attitude can hinder the individual's willingness to seek help or engage in treatment, as they may believe that they do not deserve support or that their situation is hopeless.
Question 3 of 5
An individual with a history of antisocial personality disorder was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a serious car accident. Which comment on this behavior would be expected?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response is consistent with the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder, which include a lack of remorse, as well as a tendency to rationalize behavior or blame others. Individuals with this disorder often fail to accept responsibility for their actions and may exhibit behaviors that are impulsive, reckless, and violate the rights of others without feeling guilty. Antisocial Personality Disorder description
Question 4 of 5
A client with borderline personality disorder reported to the nurse in the clinic that they feel empty and anxious and wants to cut their arms. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individuals with borderline personality disorder often struggle with intense emotions and may engage in self-harming behaviors as a maladaptive coping mechanism. Helping the client identify triggers for their distress and teaching them alternative coping strategies, such as mindfulness, grounding techniques, or distress tolerance skills, can empower them to manage their emotions in healthier ways.
Question 5 of 5
The best action for the nurse to take with a 5-year-old who runs over to another child in the waiting room and slaps her is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing a safe and supportive environment for the child to express and manage their emotions is important. Taking the child to a room with toys allows them to engage in play and express their feelings in a constructive manner.