ATI RN
ATI Final Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
A son brings his mother to the clinic for an evaluation. The son's mother has moderate Alzheimer's disease without delirium. The nurse assesses the client for which of the following as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Catastrophic reactions. In a client with Alzheimer's disease, catastrophic reactions can occur when they are overwhelmed or unable to cope with a situation. These reactions can lead to outbursts or extreme emotional responses. It is important to prioritize assessing and managing catastrophic reactions to ensure the safety and well-being of the client and others. Hearing deficits (choice A) may contribute to communication difficulties but are not as urgent as managing catastrophic reactions. Mania (choice B) and strange verbalizations (choice C) are not typically associated with Alzheimer's disease without delirium and are less concerning compared to potential catastrophic reactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client recovering from bowel surgery who has a nasogastric tube connected to low intermittent suction. Which of the following assessment findings should indicate to the nurse that the NG tube may not be functioning properly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Abdominal rigidity. Abdominal rigidity can indicate a serious issue such as peritonitis, which may be caused by a malfunctioning NG tube allowing leakage of gastric contents into the peritoneal cavity. This requires immediate intervention. Choices A, B, and D are not indicative of NG tube malfunction. Greenish-yellow drainage is normal post-surgery, an aspirate pH of 3 is within the normal range for gastric contents, and air bubbles in the NG tube are common and do not necessarily indicate malfunction.
Question 3 of 5
Which characteristic in an adolescent female is sometimes associated with the prodromal phase of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because paranoia and fear of others stealing belongings can be early signs of schizophrenia's prodromal phase. This is known as paranoid ideation, a common symptom in schizophrenia. B is incorrect because an unusual interest in numbers is not typically associated with schizophrenia's prodromal phase. C is incorrect because lack of interest in athletics is not a specific characteristic of the prodromal phase of schizophrenia. D is incorrect because feeling more comfortable among males is not a typical symptom of schizophrenia's prodromal phase.
Question 4 of 5
What action should you take when a female staff member is demonstrating behaviors associated with a substance use disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because confronting the staff member and reporting concerns to a supervisor immediately is crucial for addressing the issue promptly and ensuring patient safety. This approach allows for professional intervention and support. Choice A is incorrect as it may compromise patient care. Choice B may enable the behavior and is not a professional response. Choice C could be appropriate, but immediate action is needed to address the potential risk to patients and the staff member.
Question 5 of 5
A nursing student in her last semester has increasing test anxiety. Her professor suggests the student try some integrative therapies. The student reported successful test anxiety reduction with which of the following therapies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Aromatherapy and breathing exercises. Aromatherapy can help reduce anxiety by promoting relaxation and stress relief. Breathing exercises can also help calm the mind and body, reducing test anxiety. Megavitamin therapy and yoga (Choice B) may not directly target test anxiety. Naturopathy (Choice C) is a broad term and may not specifically address test anxiety. Reiki (Choice D) is a form of energy healing, which may not be as effective as aromatherapy and breathing exercises for reducing test anxiety.