ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 2 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 like seizures. Disulfiram deters drinking, Bupropion is for depression/smoking, Buprenorphine for opioids.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing command hallucinations. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low stimuli reduce hallucination intensity and agitation. Eye contact builds trust, socialization may overwhelm, and touch could be misinterpreted.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NMDA antagonists (e.g., memantine) delay cognitive decline. TMS is experimental, barbiturates risky, hospice is late-stage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is seeking help to quit smoking. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varenicline aids smoking cessation by reducing nicotine effects. Naltrexone is for alcohol/opioids, Donepezil for Alzheimer’s, and Disulfiram for alcoholism.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'I am too embarrassed to tell anyone what I did last night.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response uses therapeutic communication to encourage expression without judgment, fostering trust. 'You will feel better' dismisses autonomy, 'shouldn’t feel embarrassed' invalidates, and 'lots of people' minimizes the client’s unique experience.