ATI RN
ATI RN Mental health 2019 NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing counseling for a family that consists of two parents and their two adolescent children. Which of the following family members should the nurse identify as acting in the role of monopolizer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The adolescent daughter dominating the discussion fits the monopolizer role limiting others' communication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of substance use disorder and states,"People are out to get me. The client has tachycardia and hypertension. The nurse should suspect acute toxicity of which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cocaine toxicity is the most likely cause of the client's symptoms. Cocaine can lead to paranoia tachycardia and hypertension. The combination of these symptoms suggests acute cocaine toxicity making it the priority concern for the nurse. Prompt intervention is necessary to address the potential life-threatening effects of cocaine toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose partner died 6 months ago. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inadequate nutrition risks physical health critical to address during grief to support resilience.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has a panic disorder and is taking clonazepam. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low platelet count increases bleeding risk potentially related to clonazepam requiring prompt reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient with major depressive disorder (MDD). Which assessment tool can the nurse use to measure the severity and impact of depression on the patient's functioning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PHQ-9 assesses depression severity through nine core symptoms ideal for MDD evaluation.