ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a new diagnosis of schizophrenia. The client's parents are tearful and express feelings of guilt. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging the parents to discuss their feelings helps with emotional processing and coping.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is admitting a client who reports feeling depressed, sad, moody, and overly anxious. Which of the following is the nurse’s assessment priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct assessment priority in this scenario is suicide risk (
C). This is because the client's reported symptoms of feeling depressed, sad, moody, and overly anxious indicate a potential risk of self-harm or suicide. Assessing for suicide risk is crucial to ensure the client's safety and well-being. Coping abilities (
A) and support systems (
B) are important factors to consider but assessing suicide risk takes precedence in this situation. Psychiatric history (
D) may provide valuable information but is not as urgent as assessing for immediate safety concerns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a community education course about the physical complications related to substance use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the discussion as a health risk of heroin use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heroin depresses the central nervous system, leading to respiratory depression.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is admitting a client who has bipolar disorder and who is in the manic phase. Which of the following room assignments should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: A private room in a quiet location on the unit. This choice ensures a calm environment, minimizing stimulation which can exacerbate mania. A private room reduces distractions and promotes rest.
Choices A, C, and D may expose the client to increased stimuli, potentially worsening manic symptoms. It's crucial to provide a peaceful setting to support the client's recovery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). He states, "I don't care what the doctors say, there is no way I can have HIV, and I don't need treatment for something I don't have." The nurse identifies that the client is experiencing which of the following types of crisis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A situational crisis arises from unexpected events, such as a new medical diagnosis.