ATI RN
ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has experienced a weight loss of 11 kg (25 lb) in the past 3 months. The client weighs 40 kg (88 lb) and believes she is fat. Which of the following aspects of care should the nurse consider the first priority for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing nutritional status addresses severe weight loss and guides interventions. Structured environment (
A), therapeutic diet (
C), and mental health consult (
D) are secondary to immediate physiological needs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Pelvic rocking (
A), grimacing/blinking (
B), and tongue/lip movements (
C) are tardive dyskinesia signs. Tremors (
D) are parkinsonism, and retention/constipation (E) are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following characteristics are expected findings of OCD? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Perfectionism (
D) involves unrealistic standards and rituals. Clients are aware of compulsions (E is incorrect as stated; corrected to reflect awareness). Irrational fear (
A) is more phobia-specific, rule-conscious behavior (
B) is not defining, and difficulty relaxing (
C) is not specific.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is 3 weeks postpartum following the birth of a healthy newborn. The client reports feeling 'down' and sad, having no energy, and wanting to cry. Which of the following is a priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PPD symptoms warrant anticipating antidepressants for timely intervention. Harm assessment (
A), coping skills (
C), and teaching (
D) are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
Which behavior would first alert the school nurse or teacher to suspect sexual abuse in a 7-year-old child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sexually explicit stories suggest exposure to inappropriate content, warranting investigation. Peer preference (
A), learning problems (
B), and poor clothing (D, neglect) are less specific.