ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in an intensive care unit. The client develops delirium while recovering from surgery. To promote safety, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Environmental cues (clocks, calendars) reduce confusion in delirium. Decision-making is impaired, family visits help, restraints increase agitation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is seeking help to quit smoking. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varenicline aids smoking cessation by reducing nicotine effects. Naltrexone is for alcohol/opioids, Donepezil for Alzheimer’s, and Disulfiram for alcoholism.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NMDA antagonists (e.g., memantine) delay cognitive decline. TMS is experimental, barbiturates risky, hospice is late-stage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a rehabilitation center is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following actions by the client indicates mania?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Constant talking (pressured speech) indicates mania’s high energy. Inferiority and hypersomnia suggest depression, memory loss isn’t mania-specific.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a client who has moderate anxiety about what to expect after their upcoming cardiac catheterization. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Short, simple sentences aid comprehension for anxious clients. Videos or details may overwhelm, avoiding questions limits engagement.