ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a client who has schizophrenia and is taking risperidone. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood glucose 256 mg/dL indicates hyperglycemia, a risperidone side effect needing urgent attention. Sodium, WBC, and platelets are normal.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a client who is experiencing acute manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlordiazepoxide manages withdrawal symptoms like seizures. Disulfiram deters drinking, Bupropion is for depression/smoking, Buprenorphine for opioids.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preoccupation with details is core to OCPD’s perfectionism. Exploitative behavior, lack of empathy, and clinging align with other disorders (narcissistic, antisocial, dependent).
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a substance use disorder with a staff nurse. Which of the following statements by the staff nurse should the charge nurse identify as countertransference?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Comparing to a brother shows personal projection, indicating countertransference. Other statements are observational or boundary-related, not personal bias.