ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the caretakers of a client who has Alzheimer's disease with mild cognitive decline. The client is beginning to experience sleep disturbances. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistent wake times regulate sleep in Alzheimer's.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after being physically assaulted. The client is unable to recall any details of the event. Which of the following defense mechanisms should the nurse recognize that the client is displaying?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dissociation is a defense mechanism where a person disconnects from their thoughts feelings memories or sense of identity to cope with trauma manifesting as inability to recall event details in PTSD.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has become violent and is threatening self-harm following a crisis. After ensuring enough staff are available,which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging emotions can de-escalate the situation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a client who is experiencing a manic episode of bipolar disorder. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Grandiosity flight of ideas and hyperactivity are typical in mania.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse recommend a referral for assertive community treatment (ACT)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ACT supports those with severe persistent mental illness like schizophrenia.