ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lithium is a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder and it is important to maintain a consistent sodium intake. Lithium levels can be affected by changes in sodium levels as low sodium levels can increase lithium toxicity. Potassium Vitamin C and Vitamin K do not have a direct impact on lithium therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first step in managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OC
D) is understanding the triggers or precipitating factors for the client's ritualistic behaviors. This helps the nurse identify patterns and understand the client's anxiety which is essential for planning further interventions.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has bipolar disorder states,I feel like Superman. I can do anything. I can fly home today and then become a U.S. Senator. Which of the following findings is this client exhibiting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grandiosity is an inflated sense of self-importance and unrealistic beliefs in one's abilities as demonstrated by the client's statement about being able to fly and become a U.S. Senator. Reality testing involves distinguishing reality derealization involves feeling the world is unreal and flight of ideas involves rapid topic shifts none of which fit the client's statement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is newly admitted to the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take regarding the client's compulsive behaviors?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with OCD often perform compulsive rituals to reduce anxiety. Planning time for rituals allows the nurse to balance the need to manage the behavior with the need to provide structure and care. Isolation strict limits or confrontation can increase anxiety and worsen compulsive behaviors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is in the manic phase. The client says he is bored. Which of the following activities is appropriate for the nurse to suggest to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking with the nurse in the courtyard provides a simple safe and structured activity that promotes physical exercise and reduces excess energy in a way that is appropriate for someone in a manic state. Other activities may be too stimulating or passive.