ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client says to the nurse,"Give me your pen to cut the pain out of my chest. The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement indicates intent for self-mutilation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing visual hallucinations followed by impaired consciousness as a result of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as causing these manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delirium from alcohol withdrawal causes hallucinations and impaired consciousness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has depression and is taking imipramine 300 mg PO divided equally every 8 hr. Available is imipramine 50 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 300 mg / 3 doses = 100 mg/dose; 100 mg / 50 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing discipline techniques with the parent of a preschooler. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of time-out as a form of discipline?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A timer ensures consistent time-out duration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has panic disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simple words reduce anxiety and improve understanding during panic episodes.