ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An inpatient on the psychiatric unit is having a panic attack. An appropriate nursing intervention at this time would be to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staying with the client and speaking to them in a calm manner provides reassurance and helps ground them during the panic attack. This approach reduces anxiety and promotes a sense of safety.
Question 2 of 5
During a morning group meeting,a client raises concern that they cannot sleep at night due to the noises coming from the nurse's station. The nurse in the meeting interrupts and states,I'll handle this matter. Let's move on. The nurse is demonstrating which type of leadership style?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Quick, unilateral decisions reflect autocratic leadership.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia says to the student nurse,The mazurkas are coming. The mazurkas are coming. The client's use of the word 'mazurka' is most likely a/an:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neologism refers to the creation of new words or phrases that are often only understood by the person who created them. This is a common symptom in schizophrenia, where individuals may invent words that have meaning only to them. The client's use of 'mazurka' fits this definition.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of substance abuse reports cravings. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coping strategies help manage cravings, supporting recovery from substance abuse.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with generalized anxiety disorder. Which intervention is most effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep breathing reduces anxiety by promoting relaxation and reducing physiological arousal.