ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who has ADHD about atomoxetine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atomoxetine should be taken in the morning to avoid insomnia.
Choice A is incorrect as it reduces hyperactivity.
Choice C is unrelated to infection risk.
Choice D is incorrect as weight loss not gain is a side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A client with panic disorder reports chest pain during an episode. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain requires ruling out cardiac causes with an ECG especially in panic disorder where symptoms mimic heart issues.
Choice A is secondary without assessment.
Choice C is not immediate.
Choice D requires medical orders.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with delirium. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orienting to time and place reduces confusion in delirium.
Choice B may worsen agitation.
Choice C requires medical evaluation first.
Choice D may increase distress by limiting support.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder is experiencing a severe depressive episode. Which client behavior would alert the nurse to the highest priority intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Statements of hopelessness like “There is no future ” indicate potential suicidal ideation requiring immediate intervention to assess and ensure safety.
Choice A (social withdrawal) is common but less urgent.
Choice B (medication refusal) is concerning but not immediately life-threatening.
Choice C (agitation) requires intervention but is less critical than suicide risk.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has just been raped arrives at the Emergency Room. The client is crying pacing and cursing their attacker. Which is the priority therapeutic statement for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassuring safety addresses immediate fear and builds trust.
Choice B is secondary to emotional stabilization.
Choices C and D introduce procedural stress prematurely.