ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When the nurse admits a client with anorexia nervosa for treatment,the therapeutic milieu should provide: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: observation during and after meals adherence to scheduled meal times and monitoring during bathroom trips prevent purging and establish healthy eating patterns. Fast food trips are inappropriate and daily weight checks are preferred over weekly.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia,on an inpatient unit approaches a nurse,stating,Someone took my dinner! People need to respect others, and you need to do something about this now! Which response by the nurse is guided by the basic assumption of the therapeutic milieu?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I can see that you are upset. Let's talk about ways to resolve this. This validates feelings and promotes problem-solving aligning with therapeutic milieu principles.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who lost the ability to use their arm. All tests have ruled out any medical diagnosis. The nurse understands that the loss of use of the arm is a symptom of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: a conversion disorder involves psychological distress manifesting as physical symptoms (e.g. arm paralysis) without medical cause. Avoidance OCD and fractures do not fit this presentation.
Question 4 of 5
An aging client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder takes an antipsychotic and a beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. Understanding the combined side effects of these drugs,which statement by a nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rise slowly when you change position from lying to sitting or sitting to standing. Both medications can cause orthostatic hypotension increasing fall risk. Advising slow position changes mitigates this. Breathing exercises sunscreen and diet/activity are less specific to combined side effects.
Question 5 of 5
A client is noted to be pacing on the unit with their hands clenched and mumbling curses. The nurse knows that the initial approach to this client would be to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: speak softly and calmly. A calm non-threatening approach de-escalates agitation and builds rapport. Confronting hiding hands or offering caffeine may escalate the situation.