ATI RN
ATI Mental Health n200 Exam Group 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) assesses a 17-year-old client exhibiting symptoms of opiate intoxication. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering naloxone is often the priority action for a client exhibiting symptoms of opiate intoxication, especially if they are experiencing significant respiratory depression or unconsciousness. Naloxone is a medication used to rapidly reverse the effects of opioids, including respiratory depression and sedation.
Question 3 of 5
In assessing a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, which characteristic would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individuals with BPD often experience intense fears of abandonment and may go to great lengths to avoid being alone. They may also have difficulties being alone due to chronic feelings of emptiness and the need for others to help manage emotions. This characteristic is consistent with the known symptoms of BPD.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who is malnourished and appears exhausted. What data would cause the nurse to suspect the client is a victim of human trafficking? The client :
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is often a red flag that the client may not be free to act or speak on their own behalf, which is a common situation among victims of human trafficking.