ATI RN
ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who receives lamotrigine daily for bipolar disorder and reports a rash on his arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lamotrigine can cause serious skin reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Any rash should be taken seriously and the medication should be withheld immediately to prevent potential severe reactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just received a terminal cancer diagnosis from his provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing time to grieve supports emotional processing without rushing the client post-diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing for an interprofessional team meeting regarding a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings obtained during the initial assessment is the priority to report to other disciplines?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Psychomotor retardation may indicate severe depression or suicide risk requiring urgent team attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports that he is angry with his partner because she thinks he is just trying to gain attention. When the nurse attempts to talk to the client,"he becomes angry and tells her to leave. Which of the following defense mechanisms is the client demonstrating?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Displacement redirects anger from the partner to the nurse a less threatening target.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pH of 7.60 indicates severe metabolic alkalosis a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention.