ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam II 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: D
Rationale: Walking with the client at a gradually slower pace is a therapeutic approach that allows the nurse to build rapport, provide support, and help the client regulate their emotions.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is talking with a 13-year-old female at her annual health-screening visit. Which of the following comments made by the adolescent should be the nurse's priority to address?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement about not being liked by peers indicates potential social isolation, a priority concern for adolescent mental health.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ziprasidone 10 mg IM every 6 hr. Available is ziprasidone 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale:
To calculate the amount: Amount (mL) = Desired Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL). Amount (mL) = 10 mg / 20 mg/mL = 0.5 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse who works in a psychiatric unit is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client comes to the nurse's station at 0300 demanding that the nurse call the provider immediately. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is the most therapeutic response. It acknowledges the client's feelings without judgment and opens up communication. It allows the nurse to explore the client's concerns, which is essential in providing appropriate care and support in a psychiatric setting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an adolescent client who reports being sexually assaulted just prior to admission. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: It's important to encourage the client to share their experience, but it should be done in a sensitive and supportive manner. Gathering information about the situation can help the healthcare team understand the scope of the assault, provide appropriate medical care, and offer necessary emotional support.