ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is refusing to take prescribed medications. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse displaying when he supports the client's refusal of medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supporting the client’s refusal upholds autonomy, respecting their right to decide. Justice (
B) involves fairness, veracity (
C) truthfulness, and beneficence (
D) promoting well-being, which may conflict but are secondary here.
Question 2 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions places the client at an increased risk for developing delirium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An elevated WBC count (13,000/mm^2) indicates infection or inflammation, increasing delirium risk, especially in older adults. Normal BUN (
A), neuropathy (
B), and hypertension (
D) are less directly linked.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing for an interprofessional team meeting regarding a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings obtained during the initial assessment is the priority to report to other disciplines?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psychomotor retardation indicates severe depression, risking self-neglect and suicidal ideation, a priority. Weight loss (
A), hygiene (
C), and problem-solving (
D) are concerning but less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is developing a behavioral contract with a client who has antisocial personality disorder. Which of the following client goals should the nurse include in the contract?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreasing verbal outbursts improves interactions, suitable for antisocial personality disorder. Projection (
A) is unhelpful, self-esteem (
B) is broad, and bargaining (
C) is less relevant.