ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes that a function of the Mental Status Exam is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: a method of organizing clinical observations. The MSE assesses cognitive and emotional states structuring observations of mood thought processes and orientation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse's approach to a client with neurotic vs. psychotic behavior is different mainly because clients with neurotic behavior.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: experience no loss of contact with reality. Neurotic disorders (e.g. anxiety) maintain reality testing unlike psychotic disorders (e.g. schizophrenia). Neurotic clients may have mood changes use maladaptive defenses and lack full insight.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with dissociative fugue. Which behaviors would the nurse expect to see with this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden unexpected travel or confused wandering is characteristic of dissociative fugue involving sudden travel with amnesia for parts of one’s past.
Question 4 of 5
A client takes the morning dose of 10 units of insulin aspart at 0800 . At what time interval would the nurse most likely see hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 1030-1130. Insulin aspart a rapid-acting insulin peaks in 1-2 hours making hypoglycemia most likely during this window after an 0800 dose. Other time intervals are either too early or beyond the peak effect.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is started on clonazepam and buspirone. Which statement made by the client indicates teaching has been effective? The client verbalizes that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clonazepam is to be used short term until the buspirone takes full effect. This shows understanding of clonazepam’s short-term use and buspirone’s long-term role in GAD management.