ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an eating disorder. The nurse is practicing which of the following ethical concepts when the client refuses to drink a between-meal protein and calorie supplement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respecting the client’s decision to refuse food aligns with the ethical principle of autonomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with delirium tremens five days ago. The client seeks permission from the nurse before performing activities of daily living. This behavior indicates which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients recovering from delirium tremens may develop dependency due to confusion and fear of worsening symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. The client says, "I hear voices telling me what to do." This is an example of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auditory hallucinations are common in schizophrenia, involving hearing voices that are not real.
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse is talking with a 13-year-old female at her annual health-screening visit. Which of the following comments made by the adolescent should be the nurse's priority to address?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social isolation and a negative peer outlook can be warning signs of depression and should be addressed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand tremors are a common early symptom of alcohol withdrawal.