ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with autism spectrum disorder. Which behavior is most expected?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty with social interactions is a core feature of autism spectrum disorder.
Choice B relates to narcissistic personality disorder.
Choice C is typical of OCD.
Choice D is associated with borderline personality disorder.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who is malnourished and appears exhausted. What data would cause the nurse to suspect the client is a victim of human trafficking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Signs of physical abuse combined with a controlling individual strongly suggest human trafficking as victims are often monitored and show evidence of harm.
Choice A is insufficient alone as relocation is common.
Choice B may have technical explanations.
Choice D is concerning but less specific without additional signs like abuse.
Question 3 of 5
A client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reports nightmares. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring nightmares builds trust and informs treatment.
Choice B dismisses the client’s distress.
Choice C is impractical and harmful.
Choice D is misleading as medication may not immediately resolve nightmares.
Question 4 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder is refusing to take mood stabilizers due to weight gain. To increase the patient's adherence to a medication regimen what measures could the nurse teach the client? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A ,D, E
Rationale:
Choice A encourages healthier eating habits reducing calorie intake to manage weight gain.
Choice D promotes low-calorie hydration aiding weight control.
Choice E supports physical activity to burn calories and improve mood enhancing adherence.
Choice B is incorrect as dissolving extended-release medications alters their efficacy.
Choice C is incorrect as frequent weighing can cause anxiety and is not recommended for weight management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 40 mg PO daily. The amount available is fluoxetine 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale:
To calculate: Required dose (40 mg) ÷ Available concentration (20 mg/mL) = 40 ÷ 20 = 2 mL. The answer is a whole number requiring no rounding.