ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Assessment Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of ECT?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Memory deficits, especially short-term memory loss, are a well-documented adverse effect of ECT. Voice alteration and neck pain are not common, and headaches are less critical than memory issues.
Question 2 of 5
A mental health nurse is providing preventive care for a group of clients in the community. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates a secondary prevention strategy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Screening for depressive disorders is secondary prevention, aiming to identify and treat conditions early. Other options represent tertiary prevention, managing existing conditions or their complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who reports using cocaine 1 hour ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cocaine, a stimulant, can cause hyperthermia or fever due to increased metabolic activity. It suppresses appetite (not polyphagia), causes tachycardia (not bradycardia), and does not typically cause oliguria.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A serotonin deficiency is a biological risk factor for major depressive disorder, contributing to depressive symptoms. Bronchitis, elevated calcium, and being an only child are not recognized risk factors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Lack of eye contact, spinning toys, and withdrawal from physical contact are common in autism spectrum disorder due to social and sensory issues. Inability to play quietly is not specific, and 'voicing in clothes' is unclear.