ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Assessment Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe to the client as a first-line treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, is a first-line treatment for major depressive disorder due to its efficacy and favorable side effect profile. Midazolam is for sedation, cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant, and valproic acid is for bipolar or seizures.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits excessive attention-seeking behaviors, including acting flirtatious and seductive. The nurse should identify these behaviors as manifestations of which of the following personality disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Histrionic personality disorder involves excessive attention-seeking and provocative behaviors, like flirtatiousness. Paranoid involves distrust, narcissistic involves grandiosity, and antisocial involves disregard for others.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is aggressive toward other clients and has been placed in wrist restraints. After obtaining a prescription for restraints from the provider, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Debriefing with staff ensures a team approach to managing the client's behavior, sharing insights and planning care. Documentation should be more frequent, restraints should be removed as soon as safe, and evaluation is needed sooner than 12 hours.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse recommend a referral for assertive community treatment (ACT)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ACT is designed for clients with severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia with frequent hospitalizations, providing intensive community support. Other conditions require different interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe to the client as a first-line treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, is a first-line treatment for major depressive disorder due to its efficacy and favorable side effect profile. Midazolam is for sedation, cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant, and valproic acid is for bipolar or seizures.