ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an in-patient facility is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take while the client is experiencing an acute panic attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alprazolam, a benzodiazepine, quickly reduces panic attack symptoms. Atomoxetine (
A) is for ADHD, journaling (
B) is impractical during acute distress, and TV (
C) is ineffective for immediate relief.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a new client who tells the nurse, 'My life is so stressful. I can't take it anymore.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about self-harm screens for suicidal ideation, prioritizing safety. Past coping (
A), stressors (
C), and experiences (
D) are secondary to immediate risk assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of substance use disorder and states, 'People are out to get me.' The client has tachycardia and hypertension. The nurse should suspect acute toxicity of which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cocaine toxicity causes tachycardia, hypertension, and paranoia. Opium (
A) and heroin (
B) cause sedation, and alcohol (
D) doesn’t typically cause these cardiovascular effects.
Question 4 of 5
An older adult client is brought to the mental health clinic by her daughter. The daughter reports that her mother is not eating and seems uninterested in routine activities. The daughter states, 'I'm so worried that my mother is depressed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking for reasons encourages the daughter to share observations, aiding assessment. Dismissing concerns (
A), generalizing depression (
B), or minimizing worry (
C) does not facilitate understanding the situation.
Question 5 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.