ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 with NGN 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: C
Rationale: Lorazepam causes drowsiness/dizziness, increasing fall risk, so precautions are key. Ringing isn’t a side effect, restraints are unnecessary, and repeating the dose too soon is unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing the sleep pattern of a client who has an anxiety disorder. The client reports having difficulty sleeping most nights. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exercise 3 hours before bed reduces anxiety and improves sleep. TV stimulates, late meals cause discomfort, and long naps disrupt nighttime rest.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and states that they have given away their personal belongings. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This open-ended question invites the client to share feelings safely, showing empathy. 'Why' may feel judgmental, minimizing feelings dismisses severity, and suggesting a group is premature without rapport.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is under observation for suicidal ideations and has verbalized a suicide plan. The client demands privacy and to be left alone. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This prioritizes safety with care, justifying observation. Promises, contracts, or med levels don’t address immediate risk adequately.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'I have been having trouble sleeping for the last several months.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding stress before sleep promotes relaxation and good sleep hygiene. Late exercise stimulates, long naps disrupt night sleep, and TV in bed hinders rest.