ATI RN
ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The client received a telephone call that was upsetting, and now the client is pacing up and down the corridors of the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking slowly with the client reduces agitation supportively. Sitting (
B), escorting to room (
C), or pacing alone (
D) are less therapeutic.
Question 2 of 5
A coherent older client has been financially and emotionally abused by their adult children for the past several years but has not reported the abuse to anyone. Which is the most likely reason that the client has not reported the abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Emotional ties and fear of harming family often prevent reporting. Physical evidence (
A) isn’t required, laws protect against family abuse (
B), and reporting doesn’t always need legal representation (
C).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and generalized anxiety disorder. The client has a prescription for alprazolam 0.25 mg PO every 8 hr PRN anxiety. For which of the following client statements should the nurse consider administering alprazolam?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heart pounding indicates anxiety, warranting alprazolam. Delusions (
A), fatigue (
B), and hallucinations (
C) are not anxiety-specific.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The client received a telephone call that was upsetting, and now the client is pacing up and down the corridors of the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking slowly with the client reduces agitation supportively. Sitting (
B), escorting to room (
C), or pacing alone (
D) are less therapeutic.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is caring for a client who has depression. After 3 days of treatment, the nurse notices that the client suddenly seems cheerful and relaxed and there are no longer signs of a depressive state. Which of the following interventions is appropriate to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden mood improvement may indicate suicide risk, so monitoring whereabouts ensures safety. Rewarding behavior (
B), asking why (
C), or family outings (
D) do not prioritize safety.