ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working with a client diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder. What predominant symptoms should the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disproportionate and persistent thoughts about the seriousness of one’s symptoms are hallmark of Somatic Symptom Disorder involving excessive health preoccupation despite minimal or no medical explanation.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder states,"My psychiatrist is out to get me. I'm sad that the voice is telling me to stop the psychiatrist." What symptom is the client exhibiting, and what is the nurse's legal responsibility related to this symptom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Command hallucinations; warn the psychiatrist. The client’s voices directing harm indicate a command hallucination requiring the nurse to warn the potential victim due to duty to protect.
Question 3 of 5
A client is diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. What would be the goal of therapy for this client? To:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: blend all the personalities into one. The primary goal of therapy for DID is to integrate separate identities into a cohesive identity enhancing functioning. Ignoring personalities preventing isolation or forgetting trauma are not primary goals.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia,who has been prescribed Haloperidol for the past year. On assessment,the nurse notices that the client is demonstrating bizarre facial and tongue movements. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hold the dose of Haloperidol and notify the healthcare provider. Bizarre facial and tongue movements suggest tardive dyskinesia a serious side effect of long-term Haloperidol use. Holding the dose and consulting the provider is critical to prevent worsening or irreversible symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
Which should the mental health nurse identify as the priority for a newly admitted client who was involuntarily committed after reports by a co-worker of aggressive behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Client and staff safety is the top priority especially with reported aggression to prevent harm in the immediate environment.