ATI PN Mental Health 2023

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing behavior management techniques with the parent of a school-age child who has conduct disorder. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the redirection technique?

A. I should re-engage my child in an appropriate activity.' B. I should move closer to my child when they are agitated.' C. I should use role-playing to enhance new behavioral skills.' D. I should ignore attention-seeking behaviors.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Re-engaging in an appropriate activity redirects the child from negative behavior, aligning with redirection principles. B comforts, C teaches via role-play, and D ignores behavior, none of which are redirection.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder and alcohol dependency. The nurse should encourage the client to participate in which of the following groups?

A. Codependency support B. Dual diagnosis treatment C. Crisis intervention D. Psychodrama

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Dual diagnosis treatment addresses both ASPD and alcohol dependency concurrently, offering integrated care. Codependency support (
A) aids enablers, crisis intervention (
C) is short-term, and psychodrama (
D) lacks specific focus on dual issues.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. A provider may speak to a client’s employer regarding a substance use disorder.' B. A client retains the legal right to privacy of health information even after they have died.' C. The provider must give consent to discuss health information with the client’s family.' D. I can discuss a client’s information with staff who have provided care in the past.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Under HIPAA, privacy persists 50 years post-death, showing understanding. A violates consent rules, C misstates client consent requirements, and D breaches need-to-know principles.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer disulfiram 375 mg PO once daily. Available is disulfiram 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 1.5

Rationale: Calculation: 375 mg ÷ 250 mg = 1.5 tablets. This ensures the correct dose is administered based on tablet strength.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A. Meiosis B. Hypokinesis C. Bradycardia D. Diarrhea

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Diarrhea is typical in opioid withdrawal due to GI hyperactivity. Meiosis (
A) should be mydriasis (dilated pupils), hypokinesis (
B) contrasts with restlessness, and bradycardia (
C) contrasts with tachycardia.

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