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ATI Mental Health Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with schizophrenia tells the nurse, 'I'm being watched constantly by the FBI because of my job.' Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct response is B: "It must be frightening to feel like you're always been watched." This response validates the client's feelings without challenging the delusion directly. It shows empathy and builds rapport.
Choice A may inadvertently reinforce the delusion.
Choice C denies the client's experience and may lead to resistance.
Choice D uses clinical jargon and may be too direct, potentially causing the client to become defensive.
Question 2 of 5
What intervention should the nurse include as a nonpharmacologic pain-relief intervention for chronic pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: referring the client for hypnosis. Hypnosis is an evidence-based nonpharmacologic intervention for chronic pain that can help manage pain perception and improve coping mechanisms. It is safe and effective for long-term pain management. Referring for hypnosis aligns with the holistic approach to chronic pain management.
Choice B: administering pain medication as prescribed is a pharmacologic intervention, not nonpharmacologic.
Choice C: removing all glaring lights and excessive noise can help create a comfortable environment but may not directly address chronic pain relief.
Choice D: using over-the-counter transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation is a nonpharmacologic intervention, but it may not be as effective for chronic pain as hypnosis.
Question 3 of 5
An 80-year-old client visits the mental health clinic with her daughter. During the assessment process, the client tells the nurse that she is taking an antidepressant, an antibiotic, and an occasional aspirin. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "How much grapefruit juice do you drink on a daily basis?" This is because grapefruit juice can interact with certain medications, including antidepressants, antibiotics, and aspirin, leading to potentially serious side effects. Grapefruit juice inhibits the enzyme CYP3A4, which can increase the concentration of these medications in the bloodstream, causing adverse effects.
Therefore, it is crucial for the nurse to ask about grapefruit juice consumption to assess the risk of drug interactions.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because orange juice, tomato juice, and grape juice do not have significant interactions with the mentioned medications. While it is important to consider overall dietary habits, grapefruit juice specifically has a known interaction with many medications, making it the most critical question to ask in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation for an adolescent and young adult community group about stalking. Which group would the nurse identify as having the highest risk of being stalked?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D (ages 18 to 24 years Women) because young women in this age group are statistically at the highest risk of being stalked. Factors such as increased social media use, dating relationships, and independence make them vulnerable. They may also be more likely to encounter obsessive behaviors from current or former partners.
Choice A (Boys and young men) is less likely as stalking affects women more frequently.
Choice B (ages 12 to 21 years Men) is less likely as younger age groups are generally at a lower risk.
Choice C (ages 24 to 28 years) is less likely as the risk tends to decrease slightly as individuals get older.
Question 5 of 5
Ling works as a registered nurse in an Alzheimer's care home. Ling has a specialized rapport-building technique she uses called reminiscence. She uses this technique by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because reminiscence involves encouraging individuals to recall past events, which can help trigger memories and improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients. By encouraging the residents to talk about pleasurable past events, Ling is engaging them in reminiscence therapy, which can enhance their well-being and quality of life.
Option A is incorrect because talking about Ling's own grandparents' lives doesn't directly engage the residents in reminiscing about their own past.
Option B is incorrect because playing music from the residents' formative years may evoke memories but does not actively engage them in reminiscence therapy.
Option C is incorrect because reviewing movies may provide entertainment but does not specifically target reminiscence and memory recall as effectively as encouraging the residents to talk about their own past experiences.