ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Parents ask a nurse how they should reply when their child,diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder tells them that voices command the child to harm others. Which is the appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Focus on the feelings generated by the hallucinations and present reality. This validates the child's experience while gently orienting to reality promoting safety and understanding. Ignoring denying or silencing the discussion is less therapeutic.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is giving discharge instructions to the family of a client diagnosed with a neurocognitive disorder. The nurse includes the client's family. Which statement by the family would indicate that teaching has been effective? The family states:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: We can use respite care for short term relief for caregiving. This shows understanding of preventing caregiver burnout a key aspect of effective care.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder is prescribed haloperidol 50 mg oral BID,"benztropine 1 mg oral prn and zolpidem 10 mg oral hs. Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle rigidity and stiffness indicate extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) which benztropine treats. Other symptoms are not EPS-related.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working in a mental health unit reviews therapeutic and non-therapeutic communication techniques with a student nurse. All of the following are therapeutic communication techniques except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: asking the client Why? can be non-therapeutic as it may make the client feel defensive and pressured to justify their feelings or actions hindering open communication. Restating maintaining neutral responses and listening are all therapeutic as they promote understanding and rapport.