ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with alcohol use disorder. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a client to prevent Korsakoff's syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering thiamine supplements is critical to prevent Korsakoff’s syndrome as alcohol use disorder often leads to thiamine deficiency due to malabsorption.
Choice A is helpful but insufficient alone.
Choice B is unrelated to thiamine deficiency.
Choice C is inappropriate as hydration is important and not linked to Korsakoff’s prevention.
Question 2 of 5
A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is distressed by repetitive thoughts. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cognitive-behavioral techniques like exposure and response prevention are effective for OCD.
Choice B is not first-line for OCD.
Choice C may reinforce compulsions.
Choice D can increase distress and is not therapeutic.
Question 3 of 5
One liter of normal saline is to infuse over 8 hours. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion pump?
Correct Answer: 125
Rationale: Calculation: 1 liter = 1000 mL ÷ 8 hours = 125 mL/hour. The infusion pump should be set to 125 mL/hour.
Question 4 of 5
The rationale for the nurse needing to be aware of their own feelings while working with the family experiencing domestic violence is best explained as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negative emotions can bias assessment and judgment compromising care quality in domestic violence cases.
Choice B is true but not the primary rationale.
Choice C is incorrect as sympathy may blur boundaries.
Choice D is incorrect as positive feelings typically lead to over-involvement not underinvolvement.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the client taking disulfiram. Which of the following items should the nurse teach the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disulfiram causes adverse reactions with alcohol by inhibiting acetaldehyde metabolism so alcoholic beverages must be avoided.
Choices A B and C do not interact with disulfiram.