ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Vital Signs
Admission, 1600:
Temperature 36.1° C (97° F)
Blood pressure 98/66 mm Hg
Heart rate 76/min
Respiratory rate 10/min
Pulse oximetry 95% on room air
Day 2, 0800:
Temperature 37.3° C (99.1° F)
Blood pressure 198/86 mm Hg
Heart rate 116/min
Respiratory rate 22/min
Nurses' Notes
Client brought in by a family member who states that the client has been drinking "nonstop since the death of the client's parents 3 months ago."
Client has a history of alcohol use disorder for over 20 years.
Client attended inpatient rehabilitation program 5 years ago and remained sober until several months ago when both parents died.
According to the client's family member, the client has been unable to cope with the sudden death of their parents.
Client is currently unemployed after being laid off.
Client's family member states, "Everything combined caused the drinking to start again." Family member estimates the client's last drink was 2 hr ago.
Day 2, 0800:
Client is in the bathroom vomiting. Assisted the client with oral feeding.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should first administer ___ followed by administering ___
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Metoclopramide treats vomiting first, then propranolol manages tachycardia/BP.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has major depressive disorder about electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion is a common ECT side effect. It’s not a cure, done under anesthesia, and not vagus nerve-based.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Admission, 1600:
Temperature 36.1° C (97° F)
Blood pressure 98/66 mm Hg
Heart rate 76/min
Respiratory rate 10/min
Pulse oximetry 95% on room air
Day 2, 0800:
Temperature 37.3° C (99.1° F)
Blood pressure 198/86 mm Hg
Heart rate 116/min
Respiratory rate 22/min
Nurses' Notes
Client brought in by a family member who states that the client has been drinking "nonstop since the death of the client's parents 3 months ago."
Client has a history of alcohol use disorder for over 20 years.
Client attended inpatient rehabilitation program 5 years ago and remained sober until several months ago when both parents died.
According to the client's family member, the client has been unable to cope with the sudden death of their parents.
Client is currently unemployed after being laid off.
Client's family member states, "Everything combined caused the drinking to start again." Family member estimates the client's last drink was 2 hr ago.
Day 2, 0800:
Client is in the bathroom vomiting. Assisted the client with oral feeding.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should first administer ___ followed by administering ___
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Metoclopramide treats vomiting first, then propranolol manages tachycardia/BP.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving inpatient treatment for an eating disorder. The client states, 'I just can’t sleep soundly here because it’s too noisy.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing noise promotes sleep. Day sleep disrupts rhythm, TV may not help, dismissal isn’t constructive.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a binge eating disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staying post-meals supports and prevents purging. Weighing increases anxiety, snacks disrupt, menu planning is secondary.