ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During a client intake assessment,the nurse asks both physiological and psychosocial questions. The client angrily responds I'm here for my heart, not my head problems. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Psychological factors like excessive stress have been found to affect medical conditions. This response explains the rationale behind the questions and how they relate to the client's overall health potentially helping the client understand the importance of a holistic assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with major neurocognitive disorder is exhibiting behavioral problems daily. At change of shift,the client's behavior escalates from pacing to screaming and waving their arms while on the ground. Which action should be a nursing priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assess environmental triggers and potential unmet needs. Identifying triggers or unmet needs (e.g. pain hunger) can de-escalate behavior and address the root cause making it the priority over restraint injury assessment or consultation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse's approach to a client with neurotic vs. psychotic behavior is different mainly because clients with neurotic behavior.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: experience no loss of contact with reality. Neurotic disorders (e.g. anxiety) maintain reality testing unlike psychotic disorders (e.g. schizophrenia). Neurotic clients may have mood changes use maladaptive defenses and lack full insight.
Question 4 of 5
A client exhibiting dependent behaviors says,Do you think I should move from my parent's house and get a job? Which nursing response is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Let's discuss and explore all of your options. This encourages independent decision-making essential for addressing dependent behaviors.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing an alert and independent older client for the risk of malnutrition. What item is most appropriate to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tell me what you eat in a typical day. This directly assesses dietary intake providing a comprehensive view of nutritional status. Other options assess access or specific factors but are less direct.