ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Sleep issues (
A), negative self-beliefs (
C), and concentration difficulty (E) are PTSD symptoms. Excessive talk (
B) and blaming (
D) are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is leading a grief support group for bereaved clients. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of clinical depression?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Numbness suggests emotional shutdown, a depression sign. Sadness, anger, and support reliance are normal grief.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Admission, 1600:
• Temperature 36.1° C (97° F)
• Blood pressure 98/66 mm Hg
• Heart rate 76/min
• Respiratory rate 10/min
• Pulse oximetry 95% on room air
Day 2, 0800:
• Temperature 37.3° C (99.1° F)
• Blood pressure 198/86 mm Hg
• Heart rate 116/min
• Respiratory rate 22/min
Hospital day 5,0800:
• Temperature 36.1° C (97° F)
• Blood pressure 128/66 mm Hg
• Heart rate 74/min
• Respiratory rate 12/min
Nurses' Notes
Client brought in by a family member who states that the client has been drinking "nonstop since the death of the client's parents 3 months ago."
Client has a history of alcohol use disorder for over 20 years.
Client attended inpatient rehabilitation program 5 years ago and remained sober until several months ago when both parents died.
According to the client's family member, the client has been unable to cope with the sudden death of their parents.
Client is currently unemployed after being laid off.
Client's family member states, "Everything combined caused the drinking to start again." Family member estimates the client's last drink was 2 hr ago.
Day 2, 0800:
Client is in the bathroom vomiting. Assisted the client with oral feeding and he has a good appetite.
He resolves to limit his alcohol intake moving forward. He has currently accepted the news about his parents demise and is attending group therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the client’s response to treatment. Select the 4 findings that indicate the client is progressing with their plan of care.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Appetite (
A), grief acceptance (
B), therapy (
D), and resolve (E) show progress. Cognition lacks evidence.
Extract:
Question 5 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: Remaining with the client post-meals provides support and prevents purging, addressing emotional needs. Weighing often increases anxiety, snacks disrupt structure, and menu planning is less immediate.