ATI RN
ATI 133 Mental Health Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: The comment about social isolation suggests potential depression or low self-esteem requiring urgent attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care to children on a general pediatric unit. Which of the following children should the nurse identify as a potential victim of abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A child whose parents answer questions for the child may be a potential victim of abuse as this can indicate control and suppression of the child’s voice possibly to hide abuse.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse document to be associated with schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inventing meaningless words (neologisms) reflects disorganized thinking a hallmark of schizophrenia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing to attend group therapy. The client states,I don't know why you think I need therapy. I am fine without it. Which of the following responses by the nurse indicates a therapeutic response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response validates feelings and encourages exploration of the client’s perspective.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client following a total knee replacement. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe to prevent the formulation of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enoxaparin a low molecular weight heparin is commonly used post-surgery for DVT prophylaxis due to its anticoagulant properties.