ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has panic disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simple words reduce anxiety and improve understanding during panic episodes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a history of frequent alcohol consumption. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask when screening for alcohol use disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Family concern about drinking indicates potential alcohol use disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serotonin deficiency is a biological risk factor for major depressive disorder as it affects mood regulation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium as a result of sepsis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Rapid mood changes hallucinations and restlessness are common in delirium.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a well-child clinic receives a phone call from the parent of an adolescent client. The parent states,"I think my son might try to kill himself. Which of the following statements by the parent is the priority for the nurse to investigate further?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cutting marks indicate self-harm a critical suicide risk factor.