ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam 2019 70 Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
After checking a patient's blood pressure, he asks the nurse what changes he should expect in himself as he grows older. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct Answer: C - Usually, you can anticipate that you will begin to react to things more slowly. Rationale: 1. Aging is a natural process that affects everyone. 2. As people age, physiological changes occur, impacting reaction times. 3. Slower reactions are common due to changes in the nervous system. 4. This response is appropriate as it addresses a normal aging change. Summary: A - Incorrect: Overly reassuring, does not acknowledge normal aging changes. B - Incorrect: Personality may remain stable, intelligence does not necessarily lessen. D - Incorrect: Unrealistic, generalized statement about becoming childlike.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks the nurse if he needs to alter any of his activities because he is taking lithium carbonate. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Increase your salt intake if an activity causes you to perspire heavily. Lithium carbonate can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances through increased sweating. By increasing salt intake during activities that lead to heavy perspiration, the client can help maintain electrolyte balance. Choice B is incorrect because wearing sunscreen does not directly relate to lithium carbonate use. Choice C is incorrect as drinking less fluid can exacerbate dehydration risks associated with lithium carbonate. Choice D is incorrect as strenuous activities may increase sweating and electrolyte loss, necessitating adjustments such as increasing salt intake.
Question 3 of 5
While caring for a client with anorexia nervosa, the nurse anticipates that the client would have difficulty making which of the following comments?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it indicates a willingness to gain weight, which contradicts the typical behavior of someone with anorexia nervosa. Individuals with anorexia nervosa often have a fear of gaining weight and resist efforts to do so. Choice B is incorrect because it reflects the perfectionism often associated with anorexia nervosa. Choice C is incorrect because it reflects the fear of weight gain commonly seen in individuals with anorexia nervosa. Choice D is incorrect because it highlights the preoccupation with food and calories that is characteristic of anorexia nervosa.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is beginning an assessment interview with an 8-year-old girl who has been brought in for counseling by her parents. When beginning the interview, which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Has anyone told you about why you are here today? This question is the most appropriate as it helps establish the child's understanding of the situation and allows the nurse to assess the child's level of awareness and perception. By asking this question first, the nurse can ensure the child is informed and prepared for the counseling session. Choice A (How are you feeling?) is not the best first question as it jumps straight into emotions without setting the context. Choice B (How old are you?) is irrelevant and does not address the purpose of the counseling session. Choice D (Why do you think I'm talking to you alone without your parents here?) may make the child feel defensive or anxious, and it assumes the child has already formed opinions about the situation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working in an emergency homeless shelter is interviewing a woman who has just arrived with her two small children. When assessing this client, the nurse would expect the woman to report which of the following as the reason for seeking shelter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Domestic violence. In a situation where a woman arrives at an emergency homeless shelter with her children, domestic violence is the most likely reason for seeking shelter. Victims of domestic violence often flee their homes to escape abuse, seeking safety and shelter for themselves and their children. Substance abuse (A), unemployment (C), and imprisonment (D) are possible contributing factors to homelessness but are less likely to be the immediate reason for seeking emergency shelter in this scenario.