ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Nursing 12601 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The geriatric psychiatry nurse understands that the DSM-5-TR describes all mental disorders with specific criteria. Which are the purposes of the DSM-5-TR? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: The DSM-5-TR provides diagnostic criteria (A,
B) and standardized language (
C) for mental health professionals. It doesn’t set institutional standards (
D) or identify causes (E).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse and client are engaged in a discussion. The client says, 'I feel really close to you. You are the only true friend I have.' Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Validating the client’s trust while reinforcing the therapeutic relationship’s purpose (
C) is supportive and professional. A redirects prematurely, B is harsh, and D minimizes the client’s feelings.
Question 3 of 5
An advanced practice nurse determines that a group of clients would benefit from opportunities to practice appropriate social behaviors and learn about basic living skills together. Which of the following interventions would the advanced practice nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Milieu therapy creates a therapeutic environment for practicing social behaviors and living skills in a group setting. Cognitive therapy (
A) targets thoughts, reality therapy (
B) focuses on responsibility, and DBT (
C) emphasizes individual skills.
Question 4 of 5
A new nurse tells a mentor, 'I want to convey to my clients that I am interested in them and that I want to listen to what they have to say.' Which behaviors are helpful in meeting the nurse's goal? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Eye contact (
A) and open posture (
C) convey interest and approachability. Crossed legs (
B), desk barriers (
D), and hands in pockets (E) suggest disengagement or defensiveness.
Extract:
A nurse is taking care of a client who is taking an antipsychotic medication. Assessment findings reveal a stooped posture, shuffling gait with small steps, and tremor.
Question 5 of 5
Based on the nursing assessment, the client is most likely experiencing ---------------- due to the antipsychotic drug --------------------
| Akathisia |
| Pseudoparkinsonism |
| Blocking the dopamine receptors |
| Tardive dyskinesia |
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Pseudoparkinsonism mimics Parkinson’s symptoms (stooped posture, shuffling gait, tremor) due to dopamine receptor blockade by antipsychotics, particularly first-generation ones.