ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse would recognize that a client understands the provided education regarding risperidone when the client states which of the following
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dizziness from risperidone, often due to orthostatic hypotension, is managed by rising slowly (
C), showing client understanding. Severe headache with confusion (
A) requires medical attention, stopping medication abruptly (
B) risks withdrawal, and congestion (
D) is unrelated to risperidone’s common side effects.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for client who spent the past several minutes mumbling about being doomed to die and is now pacing in an increasingly agitated and angry manner. Which of the following actions is should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reducing environmental stimuli (
D) is a non-invasive first step to de-escalate agitation by creating a calmer setting. Medication (
A), restraints (
B), or seclusion (
C) are more restrictive and should be last resorts.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client is experiencing a severe psychotic episode, and is newly admitted to the psychiatric unit. Which action by the nurse should be priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Safety is the priority during a severe psychotic episode, as unpredictable behavior may lead to self-harm or harm to others. Providing diagnosis information (
B), family therapy (
C), or requesting medication (
D) are secondary to ensuring immediate physical safety.