ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam f24 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to assist with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse set up in the room prior to the treatment? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: EEG monitors brain activity, cardiac monitors track heart function, and blood pressure monitors detect cardiovascular changes, all critical for ECT safety. Ophthalmoscopes examine eyes, and X-ray machines image bones, irrelevant to ECT.
Question 2 of 5
Which client would a nurse determine to be the most likely candidate for involuntary commitment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The elderly client’s disruptive, confused behavior suggests potential danger, meeting involuntary commitment criteria. Refusing therapy, medication, or being homeless don’t alone justify commitment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and has been taking a first-generation medication for the past few weeks. During group therapy, the nurse notes that the client is getting up and pacing around the room. The client is cooperative. Upon further evaluation, the client says, 'I just need to move around, but I feel fine.' Which of the following is the client experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Akathisia, a side effect of first-generation antipsychotics, causes restlessness and pacing, matching the client’s behavior. NMS involves fever and rigidity, tardive dyskinesia causes involuntary movements, and thermoregulation issues don’t cause pacing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a group of staff members about schizophrenia. Which of the following age groups should the nurse include as the age when schizophrenia is typically diagnosed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Schizophrenia typically manifests in young adulthood (ages 16–30), when symptoms like hallucinations or delusions emerge. Preschool or school-age onset is rare, and older adulthood onset is uncommon, as symptoms usually appear earlier.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working on a psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from a client's employer. The employer asks for a copy of the client's latest laboratory work and psychological testing results so that the client's medical records in employee health can be updated. Based on the nurse's knowledge of breach of confidentiality, which response would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Not acknowledging the client’s status protects confidentiality by neither confirming nor denying their presence, avoiding any disclosure. Sending information without consent breaches privacy, mentioning consent implies client status, and refusing information still suggests client involvement.