ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Assessment Exam 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 demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Risperidone is used to manage irritability and aggression in autism spectrum disorder. It does not cause low blood sugar, requires lab monitoring, and muscle spasms may indicate a side effect needing evaluation, not a dose increase.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing discipline techniques with the parent of a preschooler. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of time-out as a form of discipline?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a kitchen timer ensures a consistent, predictable time-out duration, reinforcing the discipline technique. Ten minutes is too long, rooms create negative associations, and vague statements lack specificity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse recommend a referral for assertive community treatment (ACT)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ACT is designed for clients with severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia with frequent hospitalizations, providing intensive community support. Other conditions require different interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of ECT?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Memory deficits, especially short-term memory loss, are a well-documented adverse effect of ECT. Voice alteration and neck pain are not common, and headaches are less critical than memory issues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe to the client as a first-line treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, is a first-line treatment for major depressive disorder due to its efficacy and favorable side effect profile. Midazolam is for sedation, cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant, and valproic acid is for bipolar or seizures.