ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Assessment Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse implement seizure precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Withdrawal from diazepam, a benzodiazepine, can lead to seizures if stopped abruptly, necessitating seizure precautions. Oxycodone withdrawal, low lithium, and low imipramine levels are less associated with seizure risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing discipline techniques with the parent of a preschooler. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of time-out as a form of discipline?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a kitchen timer ensures a consistent, predictable time-out duration, reinforcing the discipline technique. Ten minutes is too long, rooms create negative associations, and vague statements lack specificity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A structured schedule helps reduce anxiety and manage OCD symptoms by providing predictability. Detailed explanations may overwhelm, stimulating environments increase anxiety, and strict ritual limits may initially heighten distress.
Question 4 of 5
A mental health nurse is providing preventive care for a group of clients in the community. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates a secondary prevention strategy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Screening for depressive disorders is secondary prevention, aiming to identify and treat conditions early. Other options represent tertiary prevention, managing existing conditions or their complications.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is providing education to a group of newly licensed nurses about the rights of clients who are involuntarily admitted. Which of the following responses indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Involuntarily admitted clients retain civil rights, including the right to vote. They can receive packages with security checks, participate in research with consent, and refuse medication unless specific legal conditions are met.