ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia,who has been prescribed Haloperidol for the past year. On assessment,the nurse notices that the client is demonstrating bizarre facial and tongue movements. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hold the dose of Haloperidol and notify the healthcare provider. Bizarre facial and tongue movements suggest tardive dyskinesia a serious side effect of long-term Haloperidol use. Holding the dose and consulting the provider is critical to prevent worsening or irreversible symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
What is the mental health nurse's purpose for providing feedback to a client on a psychiatric unit who is verbalizing concerns about stressors? To:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: explore problem-solving alternatives. Providing feedback helps clients consider ways to manage stressors fostering coping skills. Questioning choices expressing judgment or giving advice are less therapeutic.
Question 3 of 5
At what point should the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing mental illness? When:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily functioning. This combination indicates a significant risk for mental illness per DSM-5 criteria as it impacts daily life.
Question 4 of 5
Parents ask a nurse how they should reply when their child,diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder tells them that voices command the child to harm others. Which is the appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Focus on the feelings generated by the hallucinations and present reality. This validates the child's experience while gently orienting to reality promoting safety and understanding. Ignoring denying or silencing the discussion is less therapeutic.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following will the nurse use when communicating with a client who has a cognitive disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Short words and simple sentences ensure clarity and facilitate understanding for clients with cognitive disorders.