ATI RN
ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which behavior would first alert the school nurse or teacher to suspect sexual abuse in a 7-year-old child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sexually explicit stories suggest exposure to inappropriate content, warranting investigation. Peer preference (
A), learning problems (
B), and poor clothing (D, neglect) are less specific.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. The client refuses to get out of bed, go to activities, or participate in any of the unit's programs. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisting with participation encourages engagement gently. Rules (
A), waiting (
B), or prolonged rest (
C) may worsen isolation.
Question 3 of 5
A client experiences panic attacks when confronted with riding in elevators. The therapist is teaching the client ways to relax while incrementally exposing the client to getting on an elevator. This technique is called which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Systematic desensitization uses gradual exposure with relaxation to reduce fear. Flooding (
A) is intense exposure, cognitive restructuring (
C) targets thoughts, and combination therapy (
D) is not specific.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following characteristics are expected findings of OCD? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Perfectionism (
D) involves unrealistic standards and rituals. Clients are aware of compulsions (E is incorrect as stated; corrected to reflect awareness). Irrational fear (
A) is more phobia-specific, rule-conscious behavior (
B) is not defining, and difficulty relaxing (
C) is not specific.
Question 5 of 5
A coherent older client has been financially and emotionally abused by their adult children for the past several years but has not reported the abuse to anyone. Which is the most likely reason that the client has not reported the abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Emotional ties and fear of harming family often prevent reporting. Physical evidence (
A) isn’t required, laws protect against family abuse (
B), and reporting doesn’t always need legal representation (
C).