ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that which medication has been used with some success in clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa along with depression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: fluoxetine an SSRI has been used successfully to treat anorexia nervosa with comorbid depression by stabilizing mood and reducing obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Sibutramine is withdrawn carbamazepine is for seizures/bipolar and diazepam is for anxiety not suitable for this condition.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is interviewing a newly admitted client. Which of the following nursing statements is an example of offering a "general lead"?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yes, I see. Go on. This encourages the client to continue speaking without directing the topic characteristic of a general lead.
Question 3 of 5
A 16-year-old client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder experiences command hallucinations to harm others. The client's parents ask a nurse,Where do the voices come from?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: There is a chemical imbalance of the brain, which leads to altered perceptions. Schizophrenia involves brain chemistry abnormalities causing hallucinations. Medication interactions serotonin alone or hormones are not primary causes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working in a mental health unit reviews therapeutic and non-therapeutic communication techniques with a student nurse. All of the following are therapeutic communication techniques except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: asking the client Why? can be non-therapeutic as it may make the client feel defensive and pressured to justify their feelings or actions hindering open communication. Restating maintaining neutral responses and listening are all therapeutic as they promote understanding and rapport.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder states,"Can't you hear them? It's the devil. The devil is telling me I'm going to hell. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The voices must sound scary, but the devil is not talking to you. This is part of your illness. This validates the client’s fear while explaining the hallucination as part of the illness promoting understanding and support.