ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nursing priority for a client in the initial phase of alcohol withdrawal should be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Replacing fluids is critical to manage dehydration in alcohol withdrawal preventing complications.
Choice A is inappropriate unless immediate danger exists.
Choice B is secondary to physiological stability.
Choice C is important for recovery but not the initial priority.
Question 2 of 5
A patient in an abusive relationship is hospitalized with abdominal and head trauma caused by their partner. The partner sends flowers to the patient and pizzas for all the staff. Via video chat the partner tearfully begs the patient to forgive them and not press charges. The partner states "I just want you me and the kids to be together. You know you do too." What conclusions can the nurse make about this scenario? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A B E
Rationale: Sending flowers (
A) is undoing to mitigate guilt. The honeymoon phase (
B) involves remorse and gifts. Buying pizza (E) is manipulative.
Choice C lacks evidence.
Choice D is unlikely due to barriers to leaving abusive relationships.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about clozapine for schizophrenia. Which monitoring requirement should be emphasized?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clozapine requires weekly WBC counts due to the risk of agranulocytosis.
Choice B is not specific to clozapine.
Choice C is less frequent.
Choice D monitors metabolic effects but is not the primary concern.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with autism spectrum disorder. Which behavior is most expected?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty with social interactions is a core feature of autism spectrum disorder.
Choice B relates to narcissistic personality disorder.
Choice C is typical of OCD.
Choice D is associated with borderline personality disorder.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse believes that a client being admitted for a surgical procedure may have a drinking problem. Which screening tool should the nurse use to further evaluate this possibility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The CAGE Questionnaire is a validated tool for screening alcohol use disorders.
Choice B assesses movement disorders.
Choice C monitors withdrawal not screening.
Choice D delays immediate screening.