ATI RN
ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which are common reasons why abused persons remain with an abusive partner? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Dependence (
A), low self-esteem (
B), inability to function (
D), and fear of harm (E) trap victims. Substance use (
C) is not a primary reason.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who has agoraphobia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the goals of treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting outside shows exposure therapy progress. Online clubs (
A), avoidance (
B), and group therapy (
D) don’t directly address open-space fears.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and attempted suicide. The client tells the nurse, 'I should have died because I am totally worthless.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normalizing feelings reduces isolation empathetically. Probing why (
A), assuming meaninglessness (
B), or asserting value (
D) are less effective.
Question 4 of 5
The client presents to the emergency department with a headache in the back of the head, diaphoresis, and neck stiffness. The client's blood pressure measures 180/124 mm Hg and heart rate is 168 beats/min. The spouse says the client is currently prescribed 'something for depression' and denies any history of cardiac disease. The nurse should suspect the use of what medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MAOIs can interact with foods or medications, causing hypertensive crisis with severe hypertension, headache, and diaphoresis. SSRIs (
B) may cause serotonin syndrome but not typically severe hypertension. TCAs (
C) cause anticholinergic effects, not hypertensive crisis. Atypical antipsychotics (
D) cause cardiovascular effects like tachycardia, not severe hypertension.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Pelvic rocking (
A), grimacing/blinking (
B), and tongue/lip movements (
C) are tardive dyskinesia signs. Tremors (
D) are parkinsonism, and retention/constipation (E) are unrelated.