ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder states,"Can't you hear them? It's the devil. The devil is telling me I'm going to hell. Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The voices must sound scary, but the devil is not talking to you. This is part of your illness. This validates the client’s fear while explaining the hallucination as part of the illness promoting understanding and support.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client prescribed diazepam. Which client statement would indicate that the client teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: will not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Combining diazepam a CNS depressant with alcohol can cause severe drowsiness and respiratory depression. This statement shows understanding of a critical safety instruction. Abrupt cessation routine blood work or lifelong use are incorrect assumptions.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with vascular neurocognitive disorder (NCD) is discharged to home under the care of his wife. Which information should cause the nurse to question the client's safety?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client smokes one pack of cigarettes per day. Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular events and other health complications which can exacerbate symptoms of vascular NCD and pose safety risks. Minimal family support and working from home do not directly impact safety and past nightshift work is less relevant.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder is prescribed haloperidol 50 mg oral BID,"benztropine 1 mg oral prn and zolpidem 10 mg oral hs. Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle rigidity and stiffness indicate extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) which benztropine treats. Other symptoms are not EPS-related.
Question 5 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.