ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with depression is prescribed bupropion. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bupropion lowers seizure threshold and alcohol increases this risk so avoidance is key.
Choice B is incorrect as itβs taken in the morning to avoid insomnia.
Choice C is incorrect as weight loss is more common.
Choice D is inappropriate as caffeine may worsen side effects.
Question 2 of 5
A client with panic disorder reports chest pain during an episode. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain requires ruling out cardiac causes with an ECG especially in panic disorder where symptoms mimic heart issues.
Choice A is secondary without assessment.
Choice C is not immediate.
Choice D requires medical orders.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse believes that a client being admitted for a surgical procedure may have a drinking problem. Which screening tool should the nurse use to further evaluate this possibility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The CAGE Questionnaire is a validated tool for screening alcohol use disorders.
Choice B assesses movement disorders.
Choice C monitors withdrawal not screening.
Choice D delays immediate screening.
Question 4 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: Stomach acid from vomiting erodes tooth enamel causing dental deterioration.
Choice A is unrelated to dental damage.
Choice B is secondary.
Choice C affects bones not teeth directly.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has just been raped arrives at the Emergency Room. The client is crying pacing and cursing their attacker. Which is the priority therapeutic statement for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassuring safety addresses immediate fear and builds trust.
Choice B is secondary to emotional stabilization.
Choices C and D introduce procedural stress prematurely.