ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a community education course about the physical complications related to substance use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the primary cause of liver cirrhosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic alcohol use is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis due to its toxic effects on liver cells.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning a unit orientation for a newly admitted client who has severe depression. Which of the following should be the nurse's approach?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with severe depression may have difficulty processing large amounts of information, so simple, direct communication is best.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent female who has an eating disorder. The client is 162.6 cm (64 in) tall and weighs 38.56 kg (85 lb). Upon assessment, which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, C, D, E
Rationale: Anorexia nervosa is often associated with amenorrhea, distorted body image, excessive activity, and bradycardia due to malnutrition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse asks a client who is suicidal to make a safety contract, but the client declines. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A client who refuses a safety contract is at high risk, requiring constant supervision to ensure safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who was brought in by her adult daughter stating that her mother has not been able to leave her home for weeks because she is afraid to be outdoors alone. The nurse should anticipate planning care for managing which of the following phobias?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Agoraphobia is the fear of being in open or public spaces, leading to avoidance behavior.