ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is receiving a change-of-shift report about a group of assigned clients at a mental health facility. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess for risks related to sensory impairments?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Conversion disorder may involve sensory impairments (e.g., blindness). Narcissism, anxiety, and OCD don’t typically affect senses.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed massage therapy to treat panic disorder. The client states, 'I can’t stand to be touched by another person.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advocating for an alternative respects boundaries. Reassurance dismisses, gloves don’t help, probing is intrusive.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a client who has moderate anxiety about what to expect after their upcoming cardiac catheterization. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Short, simple sentences aid comprehension for anxious clients. Videos or details may overwhelm, avoiding questions limits engagement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is going through the grieving process. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to meet the client's spiritual needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contacting a spiritual advisor supports spiritual needs. Changing subjects dismisses anger, isolation may worsen despair, internalizing hinders grief processing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who just received lorazepam 1 mg IM for anxiety. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lorazepam causes sedation, increasing fall risk. Repeating dose risks overdose, tinnitus isn’t a side effect, restraints are unnecessary.