ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who has major depressive disorder and a new prescription for selegiline. The nurse should recognize that which of the following client medications is contraindicated when taken with selegiline?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Combining selegiline (an MAOI) with fluoxetine (an SSRI) risks serotonin syndrome, a life-threatening condition. Warfarin (
B), calcium carbonate (
C), and acetaminophen (
D) do not have significant interactions with selegiline.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has conduct disorder and requires wrist restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent vital sign monitoring ensures safety in restraints. Prescription is needed within 1 hour (B is incorrect), exercises are every 2 hours (
C), and two fingers fit (
D).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who recently experienced the loss of their partner. Which of the following questions is the priority for the nurse to ask during this situational crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about self-harm assesses immediate safety, critical in a crisis. Life impact (
A), support systems (
B), and coping strategies (
C) are important but secondary to safety.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a client who is in the continuation phase of major depressive disorder. The client states, 'I feel unmotivated and don't feel like leaving my home.' Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to address the client's social isolation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An online self-help course fosters virtual connection, addressing isolation without requiring the client to leave home. Journaling (
B), exercise (
C), and imagery (
D) don’t directly promote social interaction.