ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is talking with a newly licensed nurse about client rights while admitted to a mental health facility. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Clients have rights to the least restrictive environment (
B), an attorney (
D), and privacy/confidentiality (E). They can refuse medications (A is false) and withdraw consent (C is false), barring legal exceptions like incompetence or imminent danger.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has bipolar disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is experiencing acute mania?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A lack of sleep is a hallmark of acute mania, where clients feel little need for rest, exacerbating other symptoms. Detailed scheduling, refusal to converse, and isolation align more with depression or other states, not mania’s high energy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring bathroom trips prevents purging, a key behavior in bulimia, ensuring safety and treatment efficacy. Family food may trigger binges, self-scheduling risks unhealthy patterns, and frequent exercise reinforces compensatory behaviors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with depression. Which intervention should be prioritized? (Hypothetical based on context)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring for suicidal ideation is the priority in depression care due to the high risk of self-harm, ensuring safety before other interventions. Isolation worsens depression, sedatives may mask symptoms, and relaxation is secondary to safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has paranoid personality disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing written treatment plan information reduces suspicion and paranoia by offering transparency, aiding trust. Monitoring splitting is relevant but less proactive, isolation is harmful, and countertransference disrupts objectivity.