ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 (e.g., seizures). Disulfiram deters drinking, buprenorphine is for opioids, bupropion for smoking.
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: B
Rationale: Advocating for an alternative respects touch aversion in panic disorder. Assurance dismisses, gloves don’t solve, and why delays action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is screening a group of clients for potential mental health conditions. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine a client's risk for self-harm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol use (CAGE) ties to self-harm risk via impulsivity. Liver damage, twin birth, and family history are less direct.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and states that he has given away his personal belongings. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about feelings assesses suicide risk after a red flag. Minimizing, why, or groups miss urgency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is initiating a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has schizoid personality disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Solitary activities suit schizoid isolation preference. Splitting is BPD, anger isn’t key, and social limits are unnecessary.