ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a binge eating disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staying post-meals supports and prevents purging. Weighing increases anxiety, snacks disrupt, menu planning is secondary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a medical history from a client who is requesting a prescription for bupropion for smoking cessation. Which of the following assessment findings in the client’s history should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Head injury increases seizure risk with bupropion, a contraindication. Others don’t impact safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental health facility. The client tells the nurse that the government is reading her mail. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging fear builds trust. Denial or minimization risks distress, 'why' may reinforce delusion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has been receiving electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following findings indicates the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ECT primarily treats severe depression, with effectiveness shown by improved mood and energy. Panic, seizures (part of ECT), and phobias are not primary targets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder and reports planning to hurt their partner upon discharge. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse has a legal and ethical duty to report threats of harm to others, prioritizing safety over confidentiality. Extending stay is secondary, risk management is not immediate, and confidentiality does not apply here.