ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of a suicide attempt has been discharged and is being followed in an outpatient clinic. What is/are the most appropriate nursing intervention(s)? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A ,C ,D
Rationale: Coping mechanisms (
A) community resources (
C) and family education (
D) reduce suicide risk.
Choice B is impractical for outpatient care.
Choice E is unrealistic and hinders resilience development.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of self-harm is admitted. Which nursing intervention is the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing sharp objects ensures immediate safety the priority in self-harm cases.
Choice B is therapeutic but secondary.
Choice C is not immediate.
Choice D requires medical orders and is not urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with alcohol use disorder. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a client to prevent Korsakoff's syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering thiamine supplements is critical to prevent Korsakoff’s syndrome as alcohol use disorder often leads to thiamine deficiency due to malabsorption.
Choice A is helpful but insufficient alone.
Choice B is unrelated to thiamine deficiency.
Choice C is inappropriate as hydration is important and not linked to Korsakoff’s prevention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg IV for a client with acute anxiety. The available concentration is 4 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Calculation: 2 mg ÷ 4 mg/mL = 0.5 mL. The nurse should administer 0.5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has ADHD about methylphenidate. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methylphenidate is a stimulant and caffeine can exacerbate side effects like increased heart rate and anxiety so restricting caffeine is advised.
Choice A is incorrect as dry mouth not increased saliva is a common side effect.
Choice B is incorrect as bedtime administration can cause insomnia.
Choice C is incorrect as weight loss not gain