ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
If a client demonstrates transference towards the nurse,how should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Help the client to clarify the meaning of the relationship based on the present situation. Transference involves redirecting emotions from past relationships onto the nurse. Exploring these feelings therapeutically helps the client gain insight rather than ignoring terminating or reassigning which avoid the issue.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse understands that whether or not a client experiences crisis as a result of a stressful situation depends on the: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: client’s perception coping mechanisms and supports influence whether a stressor becomes a crisis. Time of day is irrelevant.
Question 4 of 5
Which major health complication is associated with a client diagnosed with anorexia nervosa,does the nurse assess as a priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: cardiac dysrhythmias are a major health complication of anorexia nervosa due to electrolyte imbalances particularly hypokalaemia which can lead to cardiac arrest. This is a life-threatening condition that needs to be monitored closely.
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.