ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III 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: B
Rationale: Constant talking (pressured speech) signals mania. Inferiority, hypersomnia, and memory loss suggest depression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is screening a group of clients for potential mental health conditions. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine a client's risk for self-harm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol use (CAGE) ties to self-harm risk via impulsivity. Liver damage, twin birth, and family history are less direct.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a client who is experiencing acute manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlordiazepoxide manages withdrawal symptoms (e.g., seizures). Disulfiram deters drinking, buprenorphine is for opioids, bupropion for smoking.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing screening assessments for active older adult clients at a community clinic. Which of the following tests should the nurse include in the screening?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: GDS screens depression in active seniors. CAGE is for alcohol, Denver for kids, pain scale for dementia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who is being aggressive toward other clients. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about intent assesses immediate safety risk, the priority in aggression. Other options are secondary, focusing on long-term coping.