ATI RN
ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who is experiencing mania. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Finger foods (
A) support nutrition during high activity. Weighing (
B) monitors health. Low stimuli (
D) reduce agitation. Discouraging naps (E) regulates sleep. Safety monitoring (
C) is critical but not specified as correct.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Pelvic rocking (
A), grimacing/blinking (
B), and tongue/lip movements (
C) are tardive dyskinesia signs. Tremors (
D) are parkinsonism, and retention/constipation (E) are unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying triggers tailors interventions to reduce OCD symptoms. Structured schedules (
A), relaxation techniques (
C), and coping strategies (
D) follow trigger identification.
Question 4 of 5
A client with borderline personality disorder says to the nurse, 'I feel so comfortable talking with you. You seem to have a special way about you that really helps me.' Which would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This sets professional boundaries while acknowledging comfort. Option A risks personal attachment, B is abrupt, and C diverts focus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who tells lies about other clients. The other clients on the unit frequently complain to the nursing staff about the client's disruptive behaviors. Which of the following initial actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting boundaries addresses disruptive behavior directly. Isolation (
B), community meetings (
C), or ignoring lies (
D) are less effective.