ATI RN
Mental Health Final ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is asked to be a guest speaker at a community fund-raising event for mental health services. Which of the following would the nurse emphasize as the primary goal of mental health services?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary goal of mental health services is to support recovery and improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness.
Question 2 of 5
Riley refuses to attend therapeutic groups while in the hospital. The nurse listens to Riley's comments and plans to speak to the interdisciplinary team counselor about Riley's concerns. What does this situation represent, relative to the nurse"“client interaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team reflects professional sharing in care planning.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with major depression was prescribed imipramine (Tofranil) and has been taking this medication for 1 week. The client took his last dose of imipramine (Tofranil) at 9:00 PM. The client is scheduled to have blood drawn to monitor the medication level the next morning. The nurse should instruct the client to have his blood drawn as close as possible to which time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood levels of imipramine are most accurate when drawn 12 hours after the last dose, which would be 9:00 AM.
Question 4 of 5
A 72-year-old woman is participating in a health fair that is being held at a local community center. Basic psychiatric screening will be provided by mental health professionals. Which of the following problems would this screening most likely reveal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cognitive impairment, such as dementia, is more commonly screened for in older adults during health fairs.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse states to the client,"You say that you are sad, but you are smiling and laughing." Which describes the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This technique helps the client become aware of inconsistencies between their words and behaviors.