ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has borderline personality disorder and is at risk for self-mutilation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse incorporate in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A verbal contract promotes safety and treatment engagement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse implement seizure precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benzodiazepine withdrawal increases seizure risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute care facility is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. The client states,Walk tall broom short dag bell. The nurse should document the client's speech as which of the following speech patterns?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Word salad refers to incoherent random word combinations as seen in the client's speech typical in schizophrenia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the caretakers of a client who has Alzheimer's disease with mild cognitive decline. The client is beginning to experience sleep disturbances. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistent wake times regulate sleep in Alzheimer's.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to a community mental health facility. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect when completing the admission assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoidance of trauma discussion is a hallmark PTSD symptom.