ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is leading a grief support group for bereaved clients. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of clinical depression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C - "I don’t feel anything but numbness anymore"
Rationale: This statement indicates a persistent emotional numbness, which is a common symptom of clinical depression. Numbness reflects a lack of emotional responsiveness and can be a sign of severe depression. Reporting this to the provider is crucial for further evaluation and intervention.
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Choices:
A: "I don’t know how I could cope if I didn’t have my family’s support" - While expressing dependency on family support is understandable during grief, it does not necessarily indicate clinical depression.
B: "It’ll be a long time before I’m happy again" - This statement reflects a realistic view of the grieving process and does not specifically point towards clinical depression.
D: "I feel like I’m angry at the whole world right now" - Anger is a common emotion experienced during grief and does not solely indicate clinical depression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child who has ADHD and a prescription for atomoxetine 40 mg daily. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Administer the medication before the child goes to school in the morning. This is because atomoxetine is a medication used to treat ADHD and is usually taken once daily in the morning. By taking it in the morning before school, the child can benefit from the therapeutic effects during the day when focus and attention are needed the most.
Choice A is incorrect because weight gain is not a common side effect of atomoxetine.
Choice B is incorrect because atomoxetine should not be crushed and mixed with juice as it may alter the medication's effectiveness.
Choice C is incorrect because therapeutic effects of atomoxetine may take several weeks to become noticeable, not within 24 hours.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine hydrochloride 25 mg PO to an older adult client. Available is chlorpromazine hydrochloride syrup 10 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the correct dose, use the formula: Desired dose (25 mg) / Available dose (10 mg) x Volume available (5 mL).
Therefore, 25 mg / 10 mg x 5 mL = 12.5 mL. The correct answer is A (12.5 mL).
Choice B (10 mL) is incorrect as it does not account for the higher dose needed.
Choices C (15 mL) and D (5 mL) are incorrect as they do not follow the correct calculation formula.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a community mental health clinic is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should encourage participation in cognitive behavioral family therapy in response to which of the following client statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because cognitive behavioral family therapy focuses on changing unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors. By expressing a desire to learn how to change reactions to family problems, the client is indicating readiness to work on cognitive and behavioral strategies.
Choice B focuses on understanding past experiences, not actively changing current behaviors.
Choice C emphasizes improving family understanding of boundaries, not individual reactions.
Choice D focuses on increasing awareness of feelings but lacks a direct focus on changing reactions.
Therefore, A is the most appropriate choice for cognitive behavioral family therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is leading a grief support group for bereaved clients. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of clinical depression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C - "I don’t feel anything but numbness anymore"
Rationale: This statement indicates a persistent emotional numbness, which is a common symptom of clinical depression. Numbness reflects a lack of emotional responsiveness and can be a sign of severe depression. Reporting this to the provider is crucial for further evaluation and intervention.
Incorrect
Choices:
A: "I don’t know how I could cope if I didn’t have my family’s support" - While expressing dependency on family support is understandable during grief, it does not necessarily indicate clinical depression.
B: "It’ll be a long time before I’m happy again" - This statement reflects a realistic view of the grieving process and does not specifically point towards clinical depression.
D: "I feel like I’m angry at the whole world right now" - Anger is a common emotion experienced during grief and does not solely indicate clinical depression.