ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes dental deterioration when assessing a client diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa. Which best explains this assessment finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stomach acid from vomiting erodes tooth enamel causing dental deterioration.
Choice A is unrelated to dental damage.
Choice B is secondary.
Choice C affects bones not teeth directly.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has recently set limits for a client with borderline personality disorder. The client yells at 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: D
Rationale: Splitting viewing the nurse as all good or all bad is typical in borderline personality disorder.
Choice A (denial) involves rejecting reality.
Choice B is a developmental process.
Choice C involves opposite feelings not the described shift.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with generalized anxiety disorder. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep breathing exercises help manage anxiety by promoting relaxation.
Choice B is inappropriate as stimulants can worsen anxiety.
Choice C may increase anxiety by limiting support.
Choice D is not indicated for generalized anxiety disorder.
Question 4 of 5
The rationale for the nurse needing to be aware of their own feelings while working with the family experiencing domestic violence is best explained as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative emotions can bias assessment and judgment compromising care quality in domestic violence cases.
Choice B is true but not the primary rationale.
Choice C is incorrect as sympathy may blur boundaries.
Choice D is incorrect as positive feelings typically lead to over-involvement not underinvolvement.
Question 5 of 5
A fifteen-year-old was referred to the adolescent mental health clinic after being arrested for prostitution. The client's parents reported that they have run away several times and are abusive towards them. The nurse should anticipate that the diagnosis will be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Conduct Disorder involves persistent behavior violating societal norms such as running away and illegal activities like prostitution matching the scenario.
Choice A (depression) may cause irritability but not typically severe antisocial behavior.
Choice B (OD
D) involves defiance but not the extent of rule-breaking seen here.
Choice D (AS
D) affects social interaction but not typically with aggressive rule-violating behaviors.