ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is withdrawing from heroin. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Hyperthermia. Heroin withdrawal can lead to increased body temperature due to dysregulation of the body's thermoregulatory system. This can result in sweating, hot flashes, and elevated core temperature. Slurred speech (
A) is more commonly associated with alcohol intoxication. Hypotension (
B) and bradycardia (
C) are not typical manifestations of heroin withdrawal, as opioids tend to cause hypertension and tachycardia. Hyperthermia (
D) is the most likely manifestation due to the body's response to withdrawal.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has experienced intimate partner abuse. The nurse should identify which of the following outcomes as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: The client develops a safety plan. This is the priority outcome because ensuring the client's safety is crucial in cases of intimate partner abuse. A safety plan helps the client to prepare for potential danger and protect themselves from harm. Joining a support group (
A), identifying techniques to reduce stress (
B), and identifying support systems (
D) are all important aspects of care but ensuring the client's immediate safety takes precedence. It is essential to address safety concerns first before focusing on other aspects of healing and recovery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a community clinic is planning an educational session for a group of clients. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use when teaching about stress management?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Encourage discussion and practice of coping skills. This strategy is effective because it engages clients actively in their learning process, allowing for exploration and application of coping mechanisms tailored to their individual needs. By encouraging discussion, the nurse can assess clients' understanding and provide personalized support. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because lengthy lectures may not be engaging or effective for all clients, discouraging emotions can hinder the therapeutic process, and teaching a one-size-fits-all technique may not address the diverse needs of the group.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about intimate partner abuse for a community group. Which of the following statements by a group member indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Survivors of abuse often feel guilty. This statement indicates understanding because feelings of guilt are commonly experienced by survivors due to manipulation and blame by abusers. Guilt can prevent victims from seeking help.
Incorrect choices:
B: Abusers often have high self-esteem - This is incorrect as abusers typically have low self-esteem and use control tactics to compensate.
C: The honeymoon stage of violence usually gets longer over time - This is incorrect as the honeymoon phase tends to decrease over time, not get longer.
D: As abuse continues, victims become more determined to be independent - This is incorrect as victims often experience increased dependency on their abusers due to manipulation and control.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression following a recent job loss. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to assess the client’s personal coping skills?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: How have you dealt with similar situations in the past? This question assesses the client's personal coping skills by inquiring about their past experiences with similar challenges. By understanding their previous coping mechanisms, the nurse can better tailor interventions to support the client effectively.
Choices A, B, and C focus more on the client's current emotions and perceptions, which are important but do not directly assess coping skills.
Choices E, F, and G are not provided but would likely be irrelevant to assessing coping skills.