ATI RN
ATI Mental Health n200 Exam Group 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who is prescribed lithium carbonate is being discharged from inpatient care. Which medication information should the nurse teach this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium intake can influence lithium excretion and affect serum lithium levels. Maintaining a consistent and adequate sodium intake is important for stabilizing serum lithium levels and optimizing the medication's therapeutic effects.
Question 2 of 5
A severely depressed, sullen client has been taking fluoxetine for 10 days. During the first outpatient visit, the client smiles excitedly and states, 'I feel so much better now.' How should the nurse interpret this behavior change? The:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antidepressant medications often take several weeks to reach their full therapeutic effect, so it's not unusual for some clients to experience an improvement in mood within the first few weeks of treatment. This recognizes that the client's improvement in mood is a typical response to antidepressant medication and does not automatically suggest any negative outcomes such as suicidal ideation or serotonin syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
A physician mentions to the nurse that a child with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will begin medication therapy. The nurse should prepare a plan to teach the family about:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant commonly used in the treatment of ADHD. It works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, which helps improve attention, focus, and impulse control in individuals with ADHD. Teaching the family about methylphenidate would be appropriate as it is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-year old child suffering from separation anxiety. Which finding would a nurse expect when assessing the child? The child's:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Separation anxiety is primarily characterized by excessive distress or fear when separated from primary caregivers, and differences in parenting styles between the child's parents may affect the child's sense of security and exacerbate separation anxiety symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A client with borderline personality disorder reported to the nurse in the clinic that they feel empty and anxious and wants to cut their arms. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individuals with borderline personality disorder often struggle with intense emotions and may engage in self-harming behaviors as a maladaptive coping mechanism. Helping the client identify triggers for their distress and teaching them alternative coping strategies, such as mindfulness, grounding techniques, or distress tolerance skills, can empower them to manage their emotions in healthier ways.