ATI RN
ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was involuntarily committed and is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client refuses the treatment and will not discuss why with the health care team. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting refusal respects autonomy and informs the care team maintaining ethical standards.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a medical history from a client who is requesting a prescription for bupropion for smoking cessation. Which of the following assessment findings in the client's history should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recent head injury increases seizure risk a contraindication for bupropion use.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to a mental health facility after attempting suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Building trust through rapport facilitates open communication essential for assessing and addressing suicide risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who states that she was beaten and sexually assaulted by her partner. After a rapid assessment,which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing an advocate offers immediate emotional support crucial post-assault for navigating care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager is observing a newly licensed nurse preparing to administer an IM medication to a client who is manic and refuses the medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the administration prevents potential harm prioritizing safety in a manic uncooperative state.