ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period after an open cholecystectomy. Which task could be delegated to the unlicensed nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Document the amount of output on the I & O sheet is a basic task suitable for unlicensed assistants under supervision. Assessing breath sounds dressings or adjusting IV fluids requires a nurse’s expertise.
Question 2 of 5
A 13-year-old is about to take a math test. A nursing assessment reveals mild anxiety. The nurse explains that this level of anxiety.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: is conducive to concentration and problem solving. Mild anxiety can heighten focus and alertness enhancing performance on tasks like tests. It is not pathological contagious or debilitating at this level.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the status of a post-operative client in the PACU. The nurse should be most concerned with which assessment finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased restlessness can be a sign of pain anxiety hypoxia or other complications and should be addressed promptly. Blood pressure 110/70 and heart rate 86 are within normal ranges hypoactive bowel sounds are common post-operatively and a negative Homan's sign is a positive finding.
Question 4 of 5
A client,who is newly admitted with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,washes their hands ritualistically before any activity. They arrive late to meals and does not have time to finish eating. The appropriate nursing action would be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: allow the client to continue as is but provide them access to the kitchen. This respects autonomy while allowing gradual exposure therapy to reduce ritual time avoiding abrupt confrontation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing an inpatient client with a known history of violence. The client suddenly displays clenched fists. What additional behavior by the client would suggest that the aggression is escalating? The client:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: is pacing around the milieu. Pacing can be a sign of increasing agitation and is often observed in clients who are escalating towards aggressive behavior. This physical activity can indicate restlessness and an inability to calm down. Refusing lunch or requesting medications does not directly indicate aggression and sitting with peers suggests social engagement.