ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 with NGN 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: A
Rationale: Chlordiazepoxide (benzodiazepine) calms acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Buprenorphine is for opioids, bupropion for depression/smoking, and disulfiram for chronic alcoholism, not withdrawal.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about relapse prevention to a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting sleep issues to a counselor shows understanding, as it’s an early relapse sign. Avoiding TV isn’t key, listening to voices reinforces them, and isolation worsens symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a depressive disorder. The client states, 'I don't always go to bed at night, so I get in trouble for falling asleep at work.' Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sleep diary helps identify patterns and promote consistency, aiding sleep in depression. Naps disrupt nighttime sleep, late exercise stimulates, and stopping meds is unsafe without guidance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to delegate client care for several clients in a mental health facility. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Participating in solitary activities requires no clinical judgment and suits assistive personnel. Consent, education, and medication discussions require nursing expertise.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who begins yelling and pacing around the room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Identifying stressors (
A) helps de-escalate by addressing causes, and short sentences (
B) aid communication. Loud voices (
C), restraints (
D), and confronting (E) escalate tension.