ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: A
Rationale: Allowing ritual time reduces anxiety while supporting gradual behavior management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking risperidone consistently aids its effectiveness in managing schizophrenia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has a calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low calcium levels can cause muscle tremors due to neuromuscular irritability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restlessness is a common symptom of opioid withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following characteristics are expected findings of OCD? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Perfectionism difficulty relaxing and rule adherence are common in OCD.