ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings would lead the nurse to suspect the client has a venous ulcer to the right lower extremity? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Venous ulcers feature edema (
B) irregular borders (
D) and minimal serous drainage (E).
Choice A is more typical of diabetic ulcers.
Choice C (severe pain) is not specific to venous ulcers.
Question 2 of 5
Several children come to the Emergency Department for treatment. The situation that would cause the nurse to have the highest suspicion of child abuse would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple varied injuries suggest a pattern of abuse.
Choice B is typical for an accident.
Choice C is concerning but less definitive.
Choice D is common and not abuse-related.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of self-harm is admitted. Which nursing intervention is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing sharp objects ensures immediate safety the priority in self-harm cases.
Choice B is therapeutic but secondary.
Choice C is not immediate.
Choice D requires medical orders and is not urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has just been raped arrives at the Emergency Room. The client is crying pacing and cursing their attacker. Which is the priority therapeutic statement for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassuring safety addresses immediate fear and builds trust.
Choice B is secondary to emotional stabilization.
Choices C and D introduce procedural stress prematurely.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is experiencing a severe depressive episode. Which client behavior would alert the nurse to the highest priority intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Statements of hopelessness like “There is no future ” indicate potential suicidal ideation requiring immediate intervention to assess and ensure safety.
Choice A (social withdrawal) is common but less urgent.
Choice B (medication refusal) is concerning but not immediately life-threatening.
Choice C (agitation) requires intervention but is less critical than suicide risk.