ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is admitting a client who has panic-level anxiety. After showing the client to his room,which of the following nursing actions is most therapeutic at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Remaining with the client provides reassurance safety and emotional support during a panic attack which is essential for de-escalation. Resting joining a group or medicating are less immediate or appropriate interventions during a panic attack.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. The client reports blurred vision and ataxia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blurred vision and ataxia are signs of lithium toxicity. The nurse should withhold the medication and notify the healthcare provider immediately for further evaluation. Continuing the dose administering propranolol or levothyroxine does not address the toxicity risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is in the manic phase. The client says he is bored. Which of the following activities is appropriate for the nurse to suggest to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Walking with the nurse in the courtyard provides a simple safe and structured activity that promotes physical exercise and reduces excess energy in a way that is appropriate for someone in a manic state. Other activities may be too stimulating or passive.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first step in managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OC
D) is understanding the triggers or precipitating factors for the client's ritualistic behaviors. This helps the nurse identify patterns and understand the client's anxiety which is essential for planning further interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on the psychiatric unit is assessing a client who has moderate anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anxiety often leads to physical symptoms such as urinary frequency due to increased sympathetic nervous system activity. Chills are not typical rapid speech is more common in severe anxiety and distorted perceptual fields are seen in panic or severe anxiety not moderate anxiety.