ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment 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 recommend a referral for assertive community treatment (ACT)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ACT supports those with severe persistent mental illness like schizophrenia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an urgent-care clinic is caring for a school-age child who has several visible bruises. The child's parent states,"My partner got fired today and came home angry. I don't think this will happen again. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gathering more information assesses the child's safety sensitively.
Question 3 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: Benzodiazepine withdrawal increases seizure risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a school-age child who has autism spectrum disorder about a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Risperidone manages aggression in autism spectrum disorder.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a history of frequent alcohol consumption. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask when screening for alcohol use disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Family concern about drinking indicates potential alcohol use disorder.