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ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in heavy combat and observed war casualties. The nurse should suspect that the client is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if the client makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Recurring nightmares about trauma, like seeing the wounded in dreams, are a hallmark PTSD symptom, reflecting re-experiencing of the event.
Question 2 of 5
A client with paranoid schizophrenia believes evil spirits are being summoned by a local minister and verbally threatens to bomb a local church. The psychiatric nurse notifies the local minister. The psychiatric nurse has:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the minister fulfills the duty to warn and protect, a legal and ethical obligation to prevent harm when a credible threat is made, superseding confidentiality.
Question 3 of 5
A mental health nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for clonazepam. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse plan to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clonazepam, a benzodiazepine, commonly causes amnesia or inability to recall events due to its effects on memory, making it a key adverse effect to monitor.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is about to undergo surgery for benign prostatic hypertrophy. The client states
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting 'I’m hearing that you are concerned' shows empathy, validates the client’s fear, and encourages further discussion, building trust.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of conversion disorder. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conversion disorder involves involuntary sensory or motor loss without neurologic cause, distinguishing it from paranoia, somatic preoccupation, or mania.