ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The spouse of a client who is diagnosed with an alcohol use disorder requests information from the nurse about support groups to help the family cope with the effects of the client's drinking on the family. Which statement by the spouse would suggest the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Al-Anon is designed for family members of those with alcohol use disorder offering support and coping strategies.
Choice A is incorrect as AA closed meetings are for alcoholics only.
Choice B is incorrect as family support is beneficial regardless of the client’s readiness.
Choice D is incorrect as Al-Anon specifically supports families not just the client.
Question 2 of 5
A fifteen-year-old was referred to the adolescent mental health clinic after being arrested for prostitution. The client's parents reported that they have run away several times and are abusive towards them. The nurse should anticipate that the diagnosis will be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Conduct Disorder matches the severe behaviors like running away and prostitution.
Choice A is less likely to cause such antisocial actions.
Choice B involves defiance but not to this extent.
Choice D does not typically include rule-breaking behaviors.
Question 3 of 5
A client with alcohol use disorder is at risk for Wernicke’s encephalopathy. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiamine deficiency causes Wernicke’s encephalopathy so high-dose thiamine is critical.
Choice B is irrelevant to prevention.
Choice C does not address thiamine needs.
Choice D is important but secondary to thiamine administration.
Question 4 of 5
A client is prescribed risperidone for psychosis. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone can cause drowsiness making driving unsafe.
Choice A is incorrect as it can be taken with or without food.
Choice C is less relevant than monitoring for sedation.
Choice D is incorrect as weight gain not loss is a common side effect.
Question 5 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder is refusing to take mood stabilizers due to weight gain. To increase the patient's adherence to a medication regimen what measures could the nurse teach the client? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A ,D, E
Rationale:
Choice A encourages healthier eating habits reducing calorie intake to manage weight gain.
Choice D promotes low-calorie hydration aiding weight control.
Choice E supports physical activity to burn calories and improve mood enhancing adherence.
Choice B is incorrect as dissolving extended-release medications alters their efficacy.
Choice C is incorrect as frequent weighing can cause anxiety and is not recommended for weight management.