ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client exhibits a flat affect, psychomotor retardation, and a depressed mood. The nurse attempts to engage the client in an interaction, but the client does not respond to the nurse. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sitting quietly with the client (
A) offers supportive presence without pressure, respecting their depression-related withdrawal. Finding another person (
B), leaving (
C), or offering reading material (
D) may feel dismissive or neglectful.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client on the adult psychiatric unit who is complaining that small children are playing on the floor his room. The care aide informs the nurse that the room is empty. How should the nurse therapeutically respond to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about the children (
C) engages the client gently, exploring potential hallucinations without confrontation. Personal anecdotes (
A), redirection (
B), or dismissal (
D) may minimize or invalidate the client’s perception.
Question 3 of 5
A patient on the psychiatric unit took his first dose of chlorpromazine last night. The following morning, he approaches the nursing station complaining of severe spasms in his neck and back. The psych nurse informs the provider, and can expect an order for which medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe spasms are likely extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) from chlorpromazine, a typical antipsychotic. Benztropine (
D), an anticholinergic, treats EPS. Olanzapine and fluphenazine (A,
C) are antipsychotics, and flumazenil (
B) is for benzodiazepine overdose, not EPS.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who begins to cry and states, 'Nobody loves me. I don't deserve to be here!' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inviting the client to discuss their feelings (
D) validates their distress and encourages exploration, fostering trust. Questioning (
A), assuming parental love (
B), or dismissing concerns (
C) may minimize or invalidate the client’s emotions.
Question 5 of 5
A patient states to the nurse, 'I have no idea what typical antipsychotics but now I've been asked to take them.' What symptoms should the nurse be prepared to discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Typical antipsychotics commonly cause anticholinergic effects like dry mouth and blurry vision (
B). Delirium and anxiety (
A), dysrhythmia and headache (
C), and diarrhea and flatus (
D) are less common or unrelated.