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RN ATI Capstone Mental Health Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 4
A client tells the nurse that he is committed to trying to quit smoking. When teaching the client about smoking cessation, which of the following would the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because smoking cessation success often requires a combination of interventions like counseling, medication, and support. This approach addresses physical and psychological aspects of addiction, increasing the chances of success. Choice B is incorrect as relapse rates are high in the first year after quitting. Choice C is incorrect as ear acupressure lacks strong scientific evidence for smoking cessation. Choice D is incorrect as education alone is usually insufficient for successful smoking cessation.
Question 2 of 4
A nurse is providing care to a client with Alzheimer's disease who is exhibiting suspiciousness and delusional thinking. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do with this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, determining the trigger for the distorted thinking. This is important as it helps identify potential causes of the client's suspiciousness and delusional thinking, allowing for targeted interventions. Option A may increase client distress. Option B may lead to conflict. Option C may invalidate the client's experiences.
Question 3 of 4
A 22-year-old college student was involved in an automobile accident that resulted in permanent cognitive and physical disability. The client feels guilty about his friend's death in the accident. Which of the following would be a priority assessment for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A - Risk for suicide Rationale: Given the client's feelings of guilt and the significant life-altering consequences of the accident, assessing the risk for suicide is crucial to ensure the client's safety and well-being. Suicidal ideation may be present due to overwhelming guilt and disability. Summary of other choices: B: Level of depression - While important, assessing depression is secondary to assessing the immediate risk of suicide in this scenario. C: Social support systems - While social support is important, assessing the risk for suicide takes precedence in this high-risk situation. D: Financial status - While financial concerns may be relevant, they are not the priority in this case where the client's mental health and safety are at stake.
Question 4 of 4
A nurse is caring for a client receiving IV moderate sedation with midazolam. The client has a respiratory rate of 9/min and is not responding to commands. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Implement positive pressure ventilation. This action is appropriate because the client's respiratory rate of 9/min indicates hypoventilation, which can lead to hypoxemia and respiratory arrest. Positive pressure ventilation helps support adequate oxygenation and ventilation. Placing the client in a prone position (choice A) can further compromise breathing. Nasopharyngeal suctioning (choice C) is not indicated unless airway obstruction is confirmed. Administering flumazenil (choice D) is contraindicated in clients with significant respiratory depression due to the risk of precipitating seizures.