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ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and has been on long-term treatment with chlorpromazine. He notes the client is experiencing some involuntary movements of the tongue and face. The nurse should suspect the client has developed which of the following adverse effects?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia causes involuntary tongue and face movements from long-term antipsychotics. NMS (
A) involves rigidity and fever, dysthymia (
B) is a mood disorder, and akathisia (
D) is restlessness.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Consistent routines stabilize mood and reduce agitation. Stimulation (
A), seclusion (
B), and napping bans (
D) may worsen mania.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. The client refuses to get out of bed, go to activities, or participate in any of the unit's programs. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Assisting with participation encourages engagement gently. Rules (
A), waiting (
B), or prolonged rest (
C) may worsen isolation.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty sleeping and is pacing the floor. The client's head down, and he is wringing his hands. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Remaining with the client provides reassurance and safety during agitation. Medication (
A), returning to bed (
B), and alternatives (
C) are secondary.

Question 5 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.

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