ATI RN
ATI NURS 4850 Mental Health Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep-breathing techniques help manage anxiety by promoting relaxation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is newly admitted to the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take regarding the client’s compulsive behaviors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing ritual time reduces anxiety while supporting gradual behavior management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. When performing a Mental Status Examination (MSE) the nurse should include which of the following data? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Calculations memory orientation and recall assess dementia’s cognitive impact.
Question 4 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 informs targeted care for OCD behaviors.
Question 5 of 5
A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drinks a quart of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excessive milk intake can lead to iron deficiency anemia due to low iron content.