ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has conduct disorder and requires wrist restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent vital sign monitoring ensures safety in restraints. Prescription is needed within 1 hour (B is incorrect), exercises are every 2 hours (
C), and two fingers fit (
D).
Question 2 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: Verbal de-escalation prioritizes communication to calm the client, avoiding restraints (
B), stopping administration (
C), or discussing purpose (
D) before reducing agitation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is refusing to take prescribed medications. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse displaying when he supports the client's refusal of medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supporting the client’s refusal upholds autonomy, respecting their right to decide. Justice (
B) involves fairness, veracity (
C) truthfulness, and beneficence (
D) promoting well-being, which may conflict but are secondary here.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing counseling for a family that consists of two parents and their two adolescent children. Which of the following family members should the nurse identify as acting in the role of monopolizer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The adolescent daughter dominating the discussion is a monopolizer, controlling conversation flow. Intervening (
A), withholding (
C), and hostility (
D) don’t involve monopolizing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed methylphenidate for ADHD. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an accurate understanding of this medication's effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methylphenidate enhances focus and clarity in ADHD, making (
D) correct. It’s a stimulant, not sedating (
A), doesn’t typically cause weight gain (
B), and increases alertness, not relaxation (
C).