ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother (G1 P1 T1 PO AO L1) diagnosed with postpartum depression expresses feelings of hopelessness. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Feelings of hopelessness in a mother diagnosed with postpartum depression can indicate a risk for self-harm or suicide. The priority is to ensure the client's safety as these feelings are a critical sign of potential harm to themselves. Other diagnoses are secondary to safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is newly admitted to the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take regarding the client's compulsive behaviors?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with OCD often perform compulsive rituals to reduce anxiety. Planning time for rituals allows the nurse to balance the need to manage the behavior with the need to provide structure and care. Isolation strict limits or confrontation can increase anxiety and worsen compulsive behaviors.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the antagonist action of medications. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following antagonist medications is used for benzodiazepines?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flumazenil is a benzodiazepine antagonist used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose or sedation. Naloxone reverses opioids diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and protamine reverses heparin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing medications for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following client prescriptions should the nurse realize is expected to reduce the client's mania?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbamazepine is a mood stabilizer commonly used to treat mania in clients with bipolar disorder helping to reduce the severity of manic episodes. Lorazepam fluvastatin and propranolol do not target mania specifically.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for valproate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client about the use of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Valproate is associated with potential liver toxicity so liver function tests must be monitored regularly during treatment. Thyroid tests EEGs and high sodium levels are not directly related to valproate therapy.