ATI RN
ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II 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: A
Rationale: Self-help groups provide ongoing support critical for maintaining sobriety post-discharge.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who receives lamotrigine daily for bipolar disorder and reports a rash on his arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lamotrigine can cause serious skin reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Any rash should be taken seriously and the medication should be withheld immediately to prevent potential severe reactions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a school-age child who has a spiral fracture. The parent of the child provides different accounts of the cause of the injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing immediate safety ensures the child's protection before further investigation or reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing behavioral therapy for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The client repeatedly checks that the doors are locked at night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client when using thought stopping technique?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Snapping a rubber band disrupts obsessive thoughts aiding thought-stopping in OCD therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a substance use disorder with a staff nurse. Which of the following statements by the staff nurse should the charge nurse identify as countertransference?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comparing the client to the nurse's brother indicates countertransference where personal experiences influence professional interactions potentially affecting objectivity.