ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder is prescribed clozapine. Which symptoms,related to the side effects of this medication should prompt a nurse to intervene immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sore throat fever and malaise could indicate agranulocytosis a life-threatening clozapine side effect requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse observes dental deterioration when assessing a client diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa. Which best explains this assessment finding
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Emesis from purging corrodes the tooth enamel. Frequent vomiting exposes teeth to stomach acid eroding enamel and causing dental deterioration the primary cause in bulimia.
Question 3 of 5
A client,who is newly admitted with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,washes their hands ritualistically before any activity. They arrive late to meals and does not have time to finish eating. The appropriate nursing action would be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: allow the client to continue as is but provide them access to the kitchen. This respects autonomy while allowing gradual exposure therapy to reduce ritual time avoiding abrupt confrontation.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disorder has impairments of memory and judgement and is incapable of performing activities of daily living. Which nursing intervention should take priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assist the client with bathing and toileting. This intervention addresses the client's immediate and essential needs. Ensuring basic hygiene and toileting are crucial for maintaining the client's health dignity and comfort. Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) is a priority for clients who are unable to perform these tasks independently. Design a bulletin board to represent the current season. While this can help with orientation and provide a sense of time and place it is not as critical as addressing the client's basic physical needs. Present evidence of objective reality to improve cognition. Reality orientation can be beneficial but it is not a priority intervention compared to meeting the client's immediate physical needs. Label the door to the client's room with name and number. This helps with orientation and independence but is less critical than ensuring the client's hygiene and toileting needs are met.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse understands that whether or not a client experiences crisis as a result of a stressful situation depends on the: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: client’s perception coping mechanisms and supports influence whether a stressor becomes a crisis. Time of day is irrelevant.