ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: Lorazepam’s sedation increases fall risk, needing precautions. Tinnitus isn’t typical, restraints are unwarranted, and redosing is premature.
Question 2 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: B
Rationale: Advocating for an alternative respects touch aversion in panic disorder. Assurance dismisses, gloves don’t solve, and why delays action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia and is experiencing anticipatory grief. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging expression aids grief processing despite dementia. Personal stories shift focus, timelines are rigid, and sympathy may dismiss.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and states that he has given away his personal belongings. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about feelings assesses suicide risk after a red flag. Minimizing, why, or groups miss urgency.