ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam f24 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When communicating with a client, which would a nurse use to convey positive body language?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eye-level sitting shows respect and engagement, fostering trust. Crossed arms seem defensive, erect posture may feel formal, and crossed legs appear casual, potentially undermining rapport.
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a young adult diagnosed with schizophrenia are providing care for the client in their home. During a home visit, the parents state, 'it's been so difficult taking care of our child. We need a break. But our child needs constant supervision.' Which would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respite care offers temporary relief for caregivers while ensuring supervision, fitting the parents’ need. Inpatient care is for crises, outpatient programs don’t provide breaks, and partial hospitalization lacks full-time care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is conducting a staff education session on schizophrenia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as negative symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure) and blunt affect (reduced emotional expression) are negative symptoms, reflecting diminished functions. Hallucinations and delusions are positive symptoms, adding abnormal experiences, and poor judgment is a cognitive issue, not a negative symptom.
Question 4 of 5
After being scolded by his supervisor at work, a man comes home and punches several holes in his walls and yells at his significant other. Which of the following defense mechanisms does this scenario depict?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Displacement redirects emotions from the supervisor (source) to safer targets (walls, partner). Projection attributes feelings to others, denial rejects reality, and passive-aggression expresses hostility indirectly, none matching the overt redirection.
Question 5 of 5
A woman comes into the Emergency Department in a severe state of anxiety following a car accident. The appropriate nursing intervention is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Remaining with the client provides immediate comfort and safety, stabilizing severe anxiety post-trauma. Quiet rooms reduce stimuli, breathing requires focus, and talking may overwhelm initially.