ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving end-of-life care. The client states, 'The nurses here don’t do a good job caring for me.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking for more detail shows empathy and improves care. Family talk avoids, grieving labels dismissively, reassurance doesn’t address concerns.
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: The Geriatric Depression Scale screens for depression, common in older adults, enhancing well-being. PAINAD is for dementia, CAGE for alcohol abuse, and Denver II for children, not broadly applicable here.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 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.
Extract:
Provider Prescriptions
• Olanzapine 10 mg tablet PO daily
• Alprazolam 1 mg tablet PO three times daily PRN anxiety
Nurses’ Notes
Client reports hearing voices that are talking about race cars and race tracks. Client appears diaphoretic and pale. Client reports weight gain of 2.2 kg (4.9 lb) in the past week.
Graphic Record
• BP 128/82 mmHg
• Pulse rate 98/min
• Respiratory rate 20/min
• Temperature 39.4° C (103° F)
• SaO2 95%
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Click on the “Exhibit” button for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Temperature of 39.4°C (103°F) suggests fever or NMS, needing urgent attention. BP is normal, weight gain is common, hallucinations expected.