ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching about benztropine to a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: A: This medication is given to help with extrapyramidal side effects.
Rationale:
1. Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication commonly used to manage extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) caused by antipsychotic medications.
2. EPS include symptoms like tremors, muscle stiffness, and restlessness, which can occur with antipsychotic use.
3. By blocking certain neurotransmitters in the brain, benztropine helps alleviate these side effects.
4. Other choices are incorrect:
- B: Benztropine does not treat depression, as it is not an antidepressant.
- C: Benztropine does not directly address hallucinations, which are typically managed with antipsychotic medications.
- D: Benztropine does not specifically target tachycardia, which may be a side effect of other medications but not the primary indication for benztropine use.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client with acute delirium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Reinforce the client's orientation with the calendar. This is because in acute delirium, the client may experience confusion and disorientation. Using a calendar can help provide structure and aid in orientation.
Choice B is incorrect as refuting hallucinations may worsen the client's agitation.
Choice C is incorrect as assertive techniques are not typically used in managing acute delirium.
Choice D is incorrect as consistency in caregivers is important for continuity of care in delirium management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Encourage physical activity for the client during the day. Physical activity has been shown to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression by increasing endorphins. This intervention can help the client combat feelings of sadness and hopelessness.
A: Discouraging the client from expressing feelings of anger is not therapeutic and may further suppress emotions, worsening depression.
B: Identifying and scheduling alternative group activities can be helpful, but it may not directly address the physical aspect of depression.
D: Keeping a bright light on in the client's room at night may disrupt sleep patterns and is not a targeted intervention for major depressive disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder related to military service. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Assign the same staff to care for the client each day. Consistency in care providers helps establish trust and a sense of safety for clients with PTSD. This familiarity can reduce anxiety and improve therapeutic rapport. Encouraging the client to suppress feelings of trauma (
A) can be harmful as it may worsen symptoms. Addressing the client in an authoritative manner (
C) can trigger feelings of threat. Limiting time spent with the client (
D) can hinder the development of a therapeutic relationship.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a school-age child and his parents regarding a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: B
Rationale:
1. Risperidone is known to cause sedation, so giving the last dose early can help minimize sleep disturbance.
2. Taking the last dose by 4 PM reduces the risk of insomnia or disrupted sleep patterns.
3. This statement shows the parent understands the importance of timing to optimize the medication's effects.
4. The other choices are incorrect because they do not directly relate to the appropriate use of risperidone.