ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has been receiving electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following findings indicates the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ECT targets depression, with success shown by mood improvement. Panic, seizures, and phobias aren’t primary goals.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exercise boosts mood via serotonin. Groups are later, bright light at night disrupts, expressing anger is therapeutic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who reports recently using cocaine. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cocaine, a stimulant, increases blood pressure via sympathetic activation. It causes tachycardia (not bradycardia), alertness (not lethargy), and hyperthermia (not hypothermia).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is leading a crisis intervention group for adolescents who witnessed the suicide of a classmate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying coping skills addresses immediate emotional needs first. Referrals, confidentiality, and resources follow.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adult client who has been placed in physical restraints due to aggressive behavior. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent toileting checks ensure comfort/safety. Renewal intervals vary, 30-min checks insufficient, hydration less urgent.