ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following treatments should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CBT addresses NPD’s distorted thinking (e.g., entitlement). Schema is for BPD, assertiveness reinforces dominance, prevention is for OCD.
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: Thirst flags hyperglycemia, an olanzapine risk. Weight loss isn’t typical, tinnitus or taste loss aren’t linked.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing screening assessments for active older adult clients at a community clinic. Which of the following tests should the nurse include in the screening?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: GDS screens depression in active seniors. CAGE is for alcohol, Denver for kids, pain scale for dementia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the caregiver of a client who has advanced Alzheimer's disease about home safety. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high lock prevents wandering, a key safety goal. Notification, darkness, and photos are reactive or unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a client who has schizophrenia and is taking risperidone. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperglycemia (256 mg/dL) from risperidone needs reporting. WBC, sodium, and platelets are normal.