ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing suicide interventions with nursing staff. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an example of secondary intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Secondary intervention involves direct care during a suicide crisis, such as life-saving measures.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a recent suicide attempt. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Inspect the client's personal belongings. This is important to ensure the client's safety by removing any potentially harmful items. Placing metal utensils (
A) could pose a danger. Assigning to a private room (
B) may increase isolation. Tucking bedcovers (
D) may restrict movement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on the psychiatric unit is assessing a client who has moderate anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A, D
Rationale: Moderate anxiety is associated with physical restlessness, rapid speech, and increased urinary frequency.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has binge-eating disorder and is morbidly obese. The client has been prescribed orlistat. Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dark-colored urine may indicate liver toxicity, which is a rare but serious side effect of orlistat.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a client about his prescription of lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lithium levels need frequent monitoring at the start of therapy to prevent toxicity.