ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 2 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: Schema-focused therapy targets NPD’s deep patterns. Assertiveness doesn’t address core, response prevention is for OCD, CBT is less specific.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who just received lorazepam 1 mg IM for anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lorazepam causes sedation, increasing fall risk. Repeating dose risks overdose, tinnitus isn’t a side effect, restraints are unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder. The client states, 'I don’t always go to bed at night, so I get in trouble for falling asleep at work.' Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sleep diary promotes consistency, aiding depression-related sleep issues. Naps disrupt, late exercise stimulates, stopping meds is unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in an intensive care unit. The client develops delirium while recovering from surgery. To promote safety, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Environmental cues (clocks, calendars) reduce confusion in delirium. Decision-making is impaired, family visits help, restraints increase agitation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who begins yelling and pacing around the room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Identifying stressors (
A) aids de-escalation, short sentences (
B) improve communication. Loud voices (
C), restraints (
D), and confronting (E) escalate tension.