ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is a possible outcome criterion for a client diagnosed with anxiety disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A key outcome criterion for clients with anxiety disorder is the ability to demonstrate effective coping strategies such as relaxation techniques or problem-solving to manage anxiety. Hallucinations avoidance and tension are not appropriate outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with bipolar II disorder is most likely to experience:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bipolar II disorder is characterized by hypomanic episodes that alternate with major depressive episodes. Hypomania is a less severe form of mania and individuals with bipolar II do not experience full manic episodes as in bipolar I. Persistent low-grade depression without hypomania is not typical psychosis is more common in bipolar I and severe manic episodes are also characteristic of bipolar I.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing student reports experiencing test-taking anxiety,including physical symptoms like a racing heart and trembling hands before exams. Which medication would the healthcare provider likely prescribe for episodic and acute symptom relief?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lorazepam a benzodiazepine provides rapid relief of acute anxiety symptoms making it appropriate for episodic test-taking anxiety. Propranolol addresses physical symptoms but not psychological ones while sertraline and buspirone are for long-term anxiety management.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has bipolar disorder approaches the nurse and reveals fresh,self-inflicted,superficial cuts going up and down his right arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first action is to inspect the cuts for any debris to ensure proper wound care. Cleaning the wounds and assessing their severity is necessary to prevent infection. Documentation tetanus administration and behavioral plans are important but secondary to immediate wound care.
Question 5 of 5
A 35-year-old client with OCD spends several hours each day arranging and rearranging household items in a specific order. The client becomes extremely distressed if the items are not arranged correctly. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collaborating with the client to set realistic gradual goals for changing the compulsive behavior is key in treating OCD. This approach allows the client to have input into their treatment plan and promotes realistic achievable progress. Other options may increase anxiety or be less effective.