ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an inpatient mental health facility is reviewing the medical record of a client who has bipolar disorder. When planning to establish a nurse-client relationship with the client, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confidentiality builds trust first, foundational for coping, behavior changes, or education.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has conduct disorder and is in physical restraints after becoming physically aggressive toward other clients on the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring vital signs every 15 minutes ensures safety during restraints. Fixed duration isn’t standard, renewal is periodic, evaluation is secondary.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Agnosia (failure to recognize objects) is common in Alzheimer’s. Excessive activity, mood swings, and altered consciousness are less typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and reports experiencing lethargy, muscle weakness, and blurred vision. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Symptoms indicate possible lithium toxicity, needing blood level checks. Other responses are unsafe or incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preoccupation with details is core to OCPD’s perfectionism. Exploitative behavior, lack of empathy, and clinging align with other disorders (narcissistic, antisocial, dependent).