ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with a conversion disorder. What actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discuss alternative coping strategies with the client. Teaching healthier coping mechanisms addresses the psychological distress underlying conversion disorder symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with major neurocognitive disorder is exhibiting behavioral problems daily. At change of shift,the client's behavior escalates from pacing to screaming and waving their arms while on the ground. Which action should be a nursing priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assess environmental triggers and potential unmet needs. Identifying triggers or unmet needs (e.g. pain hunger) can de-escalate behavior and address the root cause making it the priority over restraint injury assessment or consultation.
Question 5 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.