ATI Mental Health PM 2023

Question 1 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?

A. I can try participating in group therapy every week.B. I should avoid entering elevators and other closed spaces.C. I plan to sit on a park bench for a few minutes each day.D. I will join a book club in my neighborhood.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Planning to sit on a park bench shows willingness for gradual exposure to feared situations, aligning with agoraphobia treatment goals via CBT.

Question 2 of 5

A mental health nurse is assessing the suicide risk of a group of clients on a mental health unit. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a risk factor for a suicide attempt?

A. A client who has depression.B. A client whose family visits him every week from out of town.C. A pregnant female client who is at 8 months gestation.D. A client who has a lot of friends.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Depression is a major suicide risk factor due to hopelessness and despair, unlike family support, pregnancy, or friendships, which are typically protective.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of opioid use disorder and is experiencing withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?

A. NaloxoneB. MethadoneC. LorazepamD. Fluoxetine

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Methadone reduces opioid withdrawal symptoms by acting on opioid receptors, unlike naloxone (reversal) or lorazepam (anxiety).

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of bipolar disorder and is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Provide the client with detailed tasks.B. Limit the client’s interactions with others.C. Offer the client high-calorie snacks.D. Encourage the client to rest in a quiet area.

Correct Answer: C,D

Rationale: High-calorie snacks address increased energy needs, and a quiet area reduces stimulation, stabilizing mania.

Question 5 of 5

A mental health nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The client received a telephone call that was upsetting

A. and now the client is pacing up and down the corridors of the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?B. Walk with the client at a gradually slower pace.C. Have a staff member escort the client to her room.D. Allow the client to pace alone until physically tired.E. Instruct the client to sit down and stop pacing.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Walking with the client at a slower pace provides support, regulates breathing, and distracts from anxiety, offering a calming effect without restricting movement.

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