ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a rehabilitation center is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following actions by the client indicates mania?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Constant talking (pressured speech) reflects mania’s increased energy. Memory loss isn’t specific to mania, excessive sleep indicates depression, and inferiority aligns with depressive episodes, not mania.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the partner of a client who has Alzheimer's disease and a new prescription for donepezil. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Donepezil before bedtime reduces nausea and aligns with rest, minimizing side effects. Alzheimer’s worsens, it doesn’t stop progression, and falls risk may increase, not decrease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving end-of-life care. The client states, 'The nurses here don’t do a good job caring for me.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking for more detail shows empathy and gathers info to improve care. Family talk avoids the issue, grieving labels dismissively, and reassurance doesn’t address concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to delegate client care for several clients in a mental health facility. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Participating in solitary activities requires no clinical judgment and suits assistive personnel. Consent, education, and medication discussions require nursing expertise.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking what they hear assesses the hallucinations’ nature and impact on safety, the first step. Redirecting, walking, or music are secondary after assessment.