ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is leading a group therapy session for a group of clients. Which of the following statements should the nurse expect from a client who has illness anxiety disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive health worry despite checking reflects illness anxiety disorder.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is aggressive toward other clients and has been placed in wrist restraints. After obtaining a prescription for restraints from the provider,which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Debriefing evaluates the restraint use and plans prevention ensuring client and staff safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute care facility is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. The client states,Walk tall broom short dag bell. The nurse should document the client's speech as which of the following speech patterns?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Word salad refers to incoherent random word combinations as seen in the client's speech typical in schizophrenia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discharging a client who was admitted for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following resources should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 12-step programs like AA support alcohol recovery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium as a result of sepsis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Rapid mood changes hallucinations and restlessness are common in delirium.