ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an alcohol rehabilitation facility is creating a discharge plan for a client who has alcohol use disorder. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-help groups like AA provide peer support for sobriety, ideal for alcohol use disorder. Family contact (
A) is less specific, buprenorphine (
B) is for opioids, and desensitization (
C) is for anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failure to recognize familiar objects is a common symptom of Alzheimer's disease, referred to as agnosia, resulting from progressive damage to brain regions responsible for memory and sensory processing. Altered consciousness (
A) is not typical, rapid mood swings (
B) are less distinctive than cognitive decline, and excessive motor activity (
C) is not prominent, with motor skills declining later.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a client who is in the continuation phase of major depressive disorder. The client states, 'I feel unmotivated and don't feel like leaving my home.' Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to address the client's social isolation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An online self-help course fosters virtual connection, addressing isolation without requiring the client to leave home. Journaling (
B), exercise (
C), and imagery (
D) don’t directly promote social interaction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions places the client at an increased risk for developing delirium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An elevated WBC count (13,000/mm^2) indicates infection or inflammation, increasing delirium risk, especially in older adults. Normal BUN (
A), neuropathy (
B), and hypertension (
D) are less directly linked.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to conduct a support group for adolescents who have cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse include during the orientation phase?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the orientation phase, establishing trust and rapport is essential to create a supportive environment for adolescents, setting the stage for communication. Conflict management (
A), problem-solving (
B), and focus maintenance (
C) occur in later phases.