ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Social initiation suits ASD goals. Delusions aren’t typical, manipulation isn’t key, peer pressure isn’t a focus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing a delusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Describing beliefs aids assessment without confrontation. Focusing reinforces, impulse control unrelated, contradicting increases distress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing behavioral therapy for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The client repeatedly checks that the doors are locked at night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client when using thought stopping technique?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Snapping a rubber band interrupts obsessive thoughts, aiding thought-stopping. Family checks reinforce behavior, breathing helps anxiety but not thoughts, journaling tracks but doesn’t intervene.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Client brought in by a family member who states that the client has been drinking "nonstop since the death of the client's parents 3 months ago."
Client has a history of alcohol use disorder for over 20 years.
Client attended inpatient rehabilitation program 5 years ago and remained sober until several months ago when both parents died.
According to the client's family member, the client has been unable to cope with the sudden death of their parents. Client is currently unemployed after being laid off.
Client's family member states, "Everything combined caused the drinking to start again." Family member estimates the client's last drink was 2 hr ago.
Vital Signs
Admission, 1600:
Temperature 36.1° C (97° F)
Blood pressure 98/66 mm Hg
Heart rate 76/min
Respiratory rate 10/min
Pulse oximetry 95% on room air
Diagnostic Results
Blood alcohol level (BAC) 310 mg/dL (0 to 50 mg/dL)
History & Physical
Neurological: Client is intoxicated, has slurred speech, and is unable to coherently respond to questions. Cardiovascular: Normal sinus rhythm and pulses palpable. No history of Heart disease.
Respiratory: Chest clear to auscultation and no shortness of breath noted. No history of respiratory disorders and client states they quit smoking over 20 years ago.
Gastrointestinal: Client reports weight loss over the past 3 months and minimal appetite. Genitourinary: Client reports no known problems.
Impression:
Relapse of alcohol use disorder. Plan:
Admit for alcohol use disorder and observe for alcohol withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is admitting a client.Exhibits:A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for alcohol use disorder. Which of the following findings require follow-up by the nurse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Recent drinking (
B), BAL (
C), loss (
D), low RR (E), and slurred speech (F) need follow-up. Smoking, cardiac, GI, GU less urgent.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Post-procedure checks ensure recovery. Ambulation is delayed, atropine pre-procedure, consent pre-treatment.