ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is experiencing a severe depressive episode. Which client behavior would alert the nurse to the highest priority intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Statements of hopelessness like “There is no future ” indicate potential suicidal ideation requiring immediate intervention to assess and ensure safety.
Choice A (social withdrawal) is common but less urgent.
Choice B (medication refusal) is concerning but not immediately life-threatening.
Choice C (agitation) requires intervention but is less critical than suicide risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale:
To calculate: Required dose (40 mg) ÷ Available concentration (20 mg/mL) = 40 ÷ 20 = 2 mL. The answer is a whole number requiring no rounding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a binge-eating disorder. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect from this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feelings of defeat and shame post-binge are characteristic of binge-eating disorder.
Choice B is incorrect as loss of control is typical.
Choice C is not primary as binges are more emotionally driven.
Choice D is incorrect as binges are not typically rewards but coping mechanisms.
Question 5 of 5
A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is distressed by repetitive thoughts. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cognitive-behavioral techniques like exposure and response prevention are effective for OCD.
Choice B is not first-line for OCD.
Choice C may reinforce compulsions.
Choice D can increase distress and is not therapeutic.