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ATI Mental Health Nursing 12601 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic when a client expresses anger about being discharged?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging the client’s anger and inviting them to express their feelings promotes therapeutic communication, fostering trust and understanding. Option A is dismissive, B is judgmental, and D assumes a preference without exploring the client’s emotions.
Question 2 of 5
A college student decides to go to a party the night before a major exam instead of studying. After receiving a low score on the exam, the student tells a fellow student, 'I have to work too much and don't have time to study.' Which defense mechanism is the student using?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationalization involves justifying behavior with logical excuses, like blaming work for not studying. Denial (
B) rejects reality, regression (
C) reverts to immature behaviors, and suppression (
D) consciously ignores feelings.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse and client are engaged in a discussion. The client says, 'I feel really close to you. You are the only true friend I have.' Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Validating the client’s trust while reinforcing the therapeutic relationship’s purpose (
C) is supportive and professional. A redirects prematurely, B is harsh, and D minimizes the client’s feelings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young adult client following the sudden death of his wife. The client feels paralyzed in his ability to cope with work and family responsibilities. Which of the following type of crisis is the client experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A situational crisis arises from a specific event, like the sudden death of a spouse, disrupting coping abilities. Adventitious crises involve external traumas (e.g., disasters), maturational crises relate to life transitions, and developmental crises span broader life stages, none fitting as well.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is analyzing a client's diagnosis list and medication list. Which medication class can be effectively in treating manic episodes with bipolar disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mood-stabilizing drugs (e.g., lithium, valproate) are first-line for manic episodes, stabilizing mood swings. Antidepressants (
A) risk triggering mania, antipsychotics (
C) are adjunctive, and anxiolytics (
D) manage anxiety, not mania.