ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who experiences severe anxiety when going to work. The nurse should identify that which of the following areas of the autonomic nervous system is stimulated when the client goes to work?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response which is triggered during times of anxiety stress or fear. It increases heart rate blood pressure and prepares the body to respond to perceived threats aligning with the client's severe anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with bipolar II disorder is most likely to experience:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bipolar II disorder is characterized by hypomanic episodes that alternate with major depressive episodes. Hypomania is a less severe form of mania and individuals with bipolar II do not experience full manic episodes as in bipolar I. Persistent low-grade depression without hypomania is not typical psychosis is more common in bipolar I and severe manic episodes are also characteristic of bipolar I.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first step in managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OC
D) is understanding the triggers or precipitating factors for the client's ritualistic behaviors. This helps the nurse identify patterns and understand the client's anxiety which is essential for planning further interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing medication records for several clients who have bipolar disorder. The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications are used to treat clients who have bipolar disorder? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Lithium olanzapine carbamazepine and valproic acid are used to treat bipolar disorder managing manic and depressive episodes. Donepezil is used for Alzheimer's disease not bipolar disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is newly admitted to the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take regarding the client's compulsive behaviors?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with OCD often perform compulsive rituals to reduce anxiety. Planning time for rituals allows the nurse to balance the need to manage the behavior with the need to provide structure and care. Isolation strict limits or confrontation can increase anxiety and worsen compulsive behaviors.