Questions 69

ATI RN

Home > ATI RN > ATI Mental Health > ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN
ATI RN Test Bank

ATI RN Mental Health 2019 NGN Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

An older adult client is brought to the mental health clinic by her daughter. The daughter reports that her mother is not eating and seems uninterested in routine activities. The daughter states, 'I'm so worried that my mother is depressed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Asking for reasons encourages the daughter to share observations, aiding assessment. Dismissing concerns (
A), generalizing depression (
B), or minimizing worry (
C) does not facilitate understanding the situation.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who states that she was beaten and sexually assaulted by her partner. After a rapid assessment, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take next?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A trained advocate supports the client’s safety and emotional needs post-assault, a priority. Pregnancy testing (
A), STI prophylaxis (
C), and mental health consultation (
D) follow after support.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Blood pH 7.60 indicates alkalosis, risking arrhythmias, requiring urgent intervention. Lanugo (
A), edema (
B), and normal BUN (
C) are concerning but less immediate.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is preparing for an interprofessional team meeting regarding a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings obtained during the initial assessment is the priority to report to other disciplines?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Psychomotor retardation indicates severe depression, risking self-neglect and suicidal ideation, a priority. Weight loss (
A), hygiene (
C), and problem-solving (
D) are concerning but less urgent.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has an anxiety disorder and is scheduled for a procedure. The client informs the nurse that they do not want to have the procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Informing the client of their right to refuse upholds autonomy. Encouragement (
A) disregards choice, another nurse (
B) is unnecessary, and family consent (
C) is inappropriate if the client is competent.

Similar Questions

A nurse is caring for a client who receives lamotrigine daily for bipolar disorder and reports a rash on his arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is providing behavioral therapy for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder. The client repeatedly checks that the doors are locked at night. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client when using thought-stopping technique?
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who has major depressive disorder and a new prescription for selegiline. The nurse should recognize that which of the following client medications is contraindicated when taken with selegiline?
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has conduct disorder and requires wrist restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is planning care for a newly admitted client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

Access More Questions!

ATI RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

ATI RN Premium

$150/ 90 days