ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who states that she was beaten and sexually assaulted by her partner. After a rapid assessment, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A trained advocate supports the client’s safety and emotional needs post-assault, a priority. Pregnancy testing (
A), STI prophylaxis (
C), and mental health consultation (
D) follow after support.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has binge eating disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Remaining with the client post-meals prevents purging, addressing a key behavior. Weighing (
A) may exacerbate body image issues, menu planning (
C) is secondary, and offering snacks (
D) risks reinforcing overeating.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has conduct disorder and requires wrist restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent vital sign monitoring ensures safety in restraints. Prescription is needed within 1 hour (B is incorrect), exercises are every 2 hours (
C), and two fingers fit (
D).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with obtaining informed consent for a client who has been declared legally incompetent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The guardian’s consent is required for a legally incompetent client, ensuring legal protection. Social workers (
A), implied consent (
B), and charge nurses (
D) are inappropriate for this role.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood pH 7.60 indicates alkalosis, risking arrhythmias, requiring urgent intervention. Lanugo (
A), edema (
B), and normal BUN (
C) are concerning but less immediate.