ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed methylphenidate for ADHD. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an accurate understanding of this medication's effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methylphenidate enhances focus and clarity in ADHD, making (
D) correct. It’s a stimulant, not sedating (
A), doesn’t typically cause weight gain (
B), and increases alertness, not relaxation (
C).
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse visits a client who lost their partner 2 years ago. Which of the following behaviors by the client indicates a maladaptive grief response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to perform basic hygiene tasks suggests significant impairment, indicating complicated grief. Relocating (
A) may be practical, giving away belongings (
C) can be healthy, and guilt (
D) is common in grief, not necessarily maladaptive.
Question 3 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who states that she was beaten and sexually assaulted by her partner. After a rapid assessment, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A trained advocate supports the client’s safety and emotional needs post-assault, a priority. Pregnancy testing (
A), STI prophylaxis (
C), and mental health consultation (
D) follow after support.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a new client who tells the nurse, 'My life is so stressful. I can't take it anymore.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about self-harm screens for suicidal ideation, prioritizing safety. Past coping (
A), stressors (
C), and experiences (
D) are secondary to immediate risk assessment.