ATI RN
ATI Mental Health NPRO 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An 11-year-old client has been hospitalized on the adolescent psychiatry unit with severe depression. For the past several weeks, the client has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SSRIs increase suicide risk in youth, so precautions are priority. Tyramine (
A) is for MAOIs, weight loss/sleep (
B) and migraines (
C) are secondary.
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: B
Rationale: Parents answering for the child may suggest control or emotional abuse. Frequent call light use (
A), obesity (
C), and visitors (
D) are not specific abuse indicators.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty sleeping and is pacing the floor. The client's head down, and he is wringing his hands. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Remaining with the client provides reassurance and safety during agitation. Medication (
A), returning to bed (
B), and alternatives (
C) are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has schizophrenia and is to begin taking haloperidol. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haloperidol causes orthostatic hypotension, leading to dizziness. It’s not for OCD (
A), doesn’t cause salivation (
B), and stopping abruptly (
D) risks worsening symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with schizophrenia. Which of the following are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disordered thinking (
B) is a positive symptom. Flat affect (
C), lack of initiative (E), and social withdrawal (F) are negative. Trouble concentrating (
D) is cognitive.