ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse document to be associated with schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inventing meaningless words (neologisms) reflects disorganized thinking a hallmark of schizophrenia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is leading a group therapy session for clients who are newly diagnosed with cancer. Which of the following statements should be an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response invites exploration of the client’s concerns promoting supportive dialogue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the history and physical of an adolescent client diagnosed with conduct disorder. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is an expected assessment finding of conduct disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent school suspensions indicate disruptive behaviors consistent with conduct disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with bipolar I disorder,hospitalized for heart failure and showing signs of lithium toxicity. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing stress management techniques with a group of clients. Which of the following techniques mentioned by a client should the nurse recognize as the least effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Caffeine can exacerbate anxiety making coffee an ineffective stress management technique.