ATI RN
ATI Mental Health n200 Exam Group 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has recently set limits for a client with borderline personality disorder. The client tells the nurse, 'You used to care about me. I thought you were wonderful. Now I can see that I was mistaken. You are hateful.' This outburst can be assessed as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splitting is characterized by viewing people and situations in extremes, either all good or all bad, without recognizing the complexity that usually exists in most circumstances. This black-and-white thinking can lead to rapidly shifting perceptions of others, as seen in the client's sudden change from idealizing the nurse to devaluing them.
Question 2 of 5
A psychiatrist prescribes a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for a client. When teaching the client about the effects of tyramine, which foods will the nurse caution the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pepperoni pizza and red wine are both high in tyramine and should be avoided when taking MAOIs. The aging and fermentation processes involved in the production of pepperoni and red wine increase the tyramine content, which can lead to a dangerous increase in blood pressure when combined with MAOIs.
Question 3 of 5
Several children are seen in the ER for treatment of illnesses and injuries daily. The situation that would cause the nurse to have a high suspicion of child abuse would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multiple visits of the same child with different injuries could be a significant red flag for possible child abuse. Patterns of repeated injuries or injuries inconsistent with the child's developmental stage or reported activities may indicate a pattern of maltreatment.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing the client diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder, the nurse expects to identify which characteristic behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individuals with schizotypal personality disorder often exhibit aloof and isolative behaviors, coupled with a bland and apathetic manner. This condition is characterized by significant discomfort in social situations, leading to avoidance and a lack of close relationships. Signs of schizotypal personality disorder table
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-year old child suffering from separation anxiety. Which finding would a nurse expect when assessing the child? The child's:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Separation anxiety is primarily characterized by excessive distress or fear when separated from primary caregivers, and differences in parenting styles between the child's parents may affect the child's sense of security and exacerbate separation anxiety symptoms.