ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed massage therapy to treat panic disorder. The client states, 'I can’t stand to be touched by another person.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advocating for an alternative respects the client’s discomfort. Reassurance dismisses, gloves don’t solve, probing is intrusive.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the partner of a client who has Alzheimer's disease and a new prescription for donepezil. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bedtime administration reduces nausea. Alzheimer’s worsens, it doesn’t stop progression, and falls risk may increase.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Agnosia (failure to recognize objects) is common in Alzheimer’s. Excessive activity, mood swings, and altered consciousness are less typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is receiving a change-of-shift report about a group of assigned clients at a mental health facility. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess for risks related to sensory impairments?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Conversion disorder may involve sensory impairments (e.g., blindness). Narcissism, anxiety, and OCD don’t typically affect senses.