ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is started on clonazepam and buspirone. Which statement made by the client indicates teaching has been effective? The client verbalizes that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clonazepam is to be used short term until the buspirone takes full effect. This shows understanding of clonazepam’s short-term use and buspirone’s long-term role in GAD management.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse understands that which medication has been used with some success in clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa along with depression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: fluoxetine an SSRI has been used successfully to treat anorexia nervosa with comorbid depression by stabilizing mood and reducing obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Sibutramine is withdrawn carbamazepine is for seizures/bipolar and diazepam is for anxiety not suitable for this condition.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has anger management issues and starts to explore a career as a professional wrestler. This is an example of which defense mechanism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublimation involves channeling unacceptable impulses (anger) into socially acceptable activities (professional wrestling) making it a constructive outlet.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing an alert and independent older client for the risk of malnutrition. What item is most appropriate to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tell me what you eat in a typical day. This directly assesses dietary intake providing a comprehensive view of nutritional status. Other options assess access or specific factors but are less direct.
Question 5 of 5
An aging client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder takes an antipsychotic and a beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. Understanding the combined side effects of these drugs,which statement by a nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rise slowly when you change position from lying to sitting or sitting to standing. Both medications can cause orthostatic hypotension increasing fall risk. Advising slow position changes mitigates this. Breathing exercises sunscreen and diet/activity are less specific to combined side effects.