ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia and is experiencing anticipatory grief. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging expression aids grief processing despite dementia. Personal stories shift focus, timelines are rigid, and sympathy may dismiss.
Question 3 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 4 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: D, E
Rationale: Short sentences (
D) and identifying stressors (E) de-escalate safely. Loud voice, direct stance, and restraints escalate without need.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning overall strategies to address problems for a client who has borderline personality disorder. Which of the following strategies is the priority for the nurse to incorporate in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preventing self-harm is the priority in BPD due to impulsivity risks. Groups, awareness, and assertiveness are secondary.