ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a school-age child who has autism spectrum disorder about a new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Risperidone manages aggression in autism spectrum disorder.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing visual hallucinations followed by impaired consciousness as a result of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as causing these manifestations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delirium from alcohol withdrawal causes hallucinations and impaired consciousness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has become violent and is threatening self-harm following a crisis. After ensuring enough staff are available,which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging emotions can de-escalate the situation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking a tricyclic antidepressant. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is common with tricyclics.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse on a mental health unit is preparing an in-service for staff members about client rights. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Even if a client is admitted involuntarily they retain certain rights including the right to refuse treatment such as therapy unless specific legal conditions override this right.