ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings indicates the client is at risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Impulsivity a hallmark of mania can increase the risk of suicidal behavior particularly if the client makes rash decisions without regard for consequences. Other findings suggest connection or engagement not suicide risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at a walk-in mental health clinic is assessing a client experiencing severe anxiety. The nurse should recognize the client might exhibit which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe anxiety can lead to heightened agitation which may include threatening behaviors as the client struggles to cope with overwhelming feelings of fear or distress. Attention-seeking is typical of personality disorders mild fidgeting is common in less severe anxiety and mild difficulty problem solving is not as intense a manifestation as threatening behaviors in severe anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
A 28-year-old client is admitted to the psychiatric unit following a motor vehicle accident. The client reports experiencing recurrent flashbacks,intrusive thoughts and hypervigilance. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing symptoms of PTSD. Which assessment finding further supports this suspicion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nightmares difficulty concentrating and irritability are key symptoms of PTSD reflecting the psychological impact of trauma. These are consistent with the intrusive and arousal symptoms associated with PTSD. Other findings are more related to eating disorders or depression.
Question 4 of 5
A client is to receive enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneously. Available is enoxaparin 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.8
Rationale: Solution: Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL). Dose = 30 mg Concentration = 40 mg/mL. So Volume = 30 mg / 40 mg/mL = 0.75 mL rounded to 0.8 mL.
Question 5 of 5
Which patient is at the highest risk of developing postpartum depression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A history of depression and minimal social support are significant risk factors for postpartum depression. Previous mental health issues increase the likelihood of postpartum mood disorders and lack of support makes coping more difficult. A healthy pregnancy supportive partner or no family history of mental illness reduce the risk but do not eliminate it entirely.