ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is initiating a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has schizoid personality disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Solitary activities suit schizoid isolation preference. Splitting is BPD, anger isn’t key, and social limits are unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a rehabilitation center is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following actions by the client indicates mania?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constant talking (pressured speech) signals mania. Inferiority, hypersomnia, and memory loss suggest depression.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has been receiving electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following findings indicates the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ECT targets depression, with efficacy shown by mood improvement. BPD, seizures, and phobias aren’t primary goals.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing screening assessments for active older adult clients at a community clinic. Which of the following tests should the nurse include in the screening?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: GDS screens depression in active seniors. CAGE is for alcohol, Denver for kids, pain scale for dementia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is involuntarily admitted for major depressive disorder and refuses to take a prescribed oral antianxiety medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Offering later respects autonomy unless danger is imminent. Consequences, misinformation, and forced IM violate rights and ethics.