ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Agnosia (failure to recognize objects) is typical in Alzheimer’s. Altered consciousness, hyperactivity, and mood swings aren’t core.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia and is experiencing anticipatory grief. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging expression aids grief processing despite dementia. Personal stories shift focus, timelines are rigid, and sympathy may dismiss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is screening a group of clients for potential mental health conditions. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine a client's risk for self-harm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol use (CAGE) ties to self-harm risk via impulsivity. Liver damage, twin birth, and family history are less direct.
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: C
Rationale: ECT targets depression, with efficacy shown by mood improvement. BPD, seizures, and phobias aren’t primary goals.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a client who is experiencing acute manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlordiazepoxide manages withdrawal symptoms (e.g., seizures). Disulfiram deters drinking, buprenorphine is for opioids, bupropion for smoking.