ATI RN
ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Pelvic rocking (
A), grimacing/blinking (
B), and tongue/lip movements (
C) are tardive dyskinesia signs. Tremors (
D) are parkinsonism, and retention/constipation (E) are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
An 11-year-old client has been hospitalized on the adolescent psychiatry unit with severe depression. For the past several weeks, the client has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SSRIs increase suicide risk in youth, so precautions are priority. Tyramine (
A) is for MAOIs, weight loss/sleep (
B) and migraines (
C) are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with schizophrenia. Which of the following are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disordered thinking (
B) is a positive symptom. Flat affect (
C), lack of initiative (E), and social withdrawal (F) are negative. Trouble concentrating (
D) is cognitive.
Question 4 of 5
An anxiolytic agent has been prescribed for the client. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate to the nurse that client education about this medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anxiolytics reduce anxiety to aid problem-solving. Long-term use (
A), no addiction risk (
C), and complete elimination (
D) are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is exploring treatment options with a client addicted to heroin. Which information regarding the use of methadone is important for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methadone reduces withdrawal and cravings without euphoria. It’s oral, not IV (
A), is addictive (
C), and doesn’t produce a high (
D).