ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client during a follow-up visit at a behavioral health clinic. The client reports that they have not been taking the prescribed antipsychotic medication on a regular basis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to improve medication adherence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about adverse effects addresses barriers empathetically. Goals dismiss, adding meds premature, threats resist.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a medical history from a client who is requesting a prescription for bupropion for smoking cessation. Which of the following assessment findings in the client’s history should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Head injury increases seizure risk with bupropion, a contraindication. Others don’t impact safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is making plans for a client’s discharge. Which of the following interdisciplinary team members should the nurse contact to assist the client with housing placement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Social workers handle housing resources. CNS focuses on care, OT on skills, RT on activities.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has depression and takes phenelzine. The client reports eating pepperoni pizza while out on a pass during lunchtime. Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenelzine (MAOI) with tyramine (pepperoni) risks hypertensive crisis; BP monitoring is critical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is talking to a client following a group therapy session. The client tells the nurse that one of the other clients in the group made an inappropriate comment. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging upset feelings validates and opens discussion. Ignoring dismisses, 'why' may pressure, agreeing risks bias.