ATI RN
ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with schizophrenia. Which of the following are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disordered thinking (
B) is a positive symptom. Flat affect (
C), lack of initiative (E), and social withdrawal (F) are negative. Trouble concentrating (
D) is cognitive.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with paranoid personality disorder who is extremely suspicious of the nursing staff and other clients. Which of the following nursing approaches is appropriate when establishing a therapeutic relationship with this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A neutral attitude minimizes suspicion and builds trust. Disclosure (
A), frequent approaches (
B), or waiting for initiation (
D) may increase mistrust.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental health facility is creating a plan of care for a new client who has histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following is the priority intervention for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Managing attention-seeking behavior in group therapy ensures safety and focus. Input (
A), concrete language (
B), and assertiveness (
C) are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is experiencing mania. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Finger foods (
A) support nutrition during high activity. Weighing (
B) monitors health. Low stimuli (
D) reduce agitation. Discouraging naps (E) regulates sleep. Safety monitoring (
C) is critical but not specified as correct.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care to children on a general pediatric unit. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as a potential victim of abuse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parents answering for the child may suggest control or emotional abuse. Frequent call light use (
A), obesity (
C), and visitors (
D) are not specific abuse indicators.