ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 with NGN 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: B
Rationale: Failure to recognize objects (agnosia) is common in Alzheimer’s due to brain deterioration. Altered consciousness, excessive activity, and rapid mood swings are less typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing command hallucinations. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining a low level of environmental stimuli is crucial for clients experiencing command hallucinations. A calm and quiet environment can help reduce the intensity and frequency of hallucinations, providing a sense of safety and reducing stress and anxiety.
Touch may be misinterpreted, group therapy might overwhelm, and avoiding eye contact, while useful, is less critical than minimizing stimuli.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'I am too embarrassed to tell anyone what I did last night.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This invites the client to share in a non-judgmental way, respecting autonomy and encouraging openness. Comparing to others minimizes feelings, invalidating embarrassment dismisses emotions, and pressuring for relief may push too soon.
Extract:
Provider Prescriptions
Olanzapine 10 mg tablet, taken orally daily.
Alprazolam 1 mg tablet, taken orally three times daily as needed for anxiety.
Nurses’ Notes
The client reports hearing voices that are discussing race cars and race tracks. The client appears diaphoretic and pale. The client also reports a weight gain of 2.2 kg (4.9 lb) in the past week.
Graphic Record
Blood Pressure (BP): 128/82 mm Hg
Pulse Rate: 98/min
Respiratory Rate: 20/min
Temperature: 39.4° C (103° F)
Oxygen Saturation (SaO2): 95%
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Click on the “Exhibit” button for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Temperature of 39.4°C (103°F) indicates fever, needing urgent attention over hallucinations (expected), weight gain (common with olanzapine), or normal BP (128/82 mmHg).
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a history from a client who has been taking olanzapine to treat schizophrenia. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased thirst can signal hyperglycemia, a side effect of olanzapine, requiring monitoring. Taste decrease, weight loss (opposite of typical weight gain), and tinnitus aren’t common with olanzapine.