ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the most important factor for the nurse to assess when doing an admission assessment of a client with a history of alcoholism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Knowing the last drink time is critical to predict and manage withdrawal symptoms which can start 4-6 hours post-drink.
Choices A B and C are important but secondary to immediate withdrawal risk.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing a client diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder the nurse expects to identify which characteristic behavior?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grandiose self-importance is a hallmark of narcissistic personality disorder.
Choice B is more typical of borderline personality disorder.
Choice C relates to dependent personality disorder.
Choice D is characteristic of schizotypal personality disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of substance abuse is admitted. Which assessment tool should the nurse use to evaluate withdrawal risk?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CIWA-Ar assesses alcohol withdrawal severity guiding treatment.
Choice A screens for alcohol use disorder.
Choice C evaluates movement disorders.
Choice D assesses depression not withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with alcohol use disorder. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a client to prevent Korsakoff's syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering thiamine supplements is critical to prevent Korsakoff’s syndrome as alcohol use disorder often leads to thiamine deficiency due to malabsorption.
Choice A is helpful but insufficient alone.
Choice B is unrelated to thiamine deficiency.
Choice C is inappropriate as hydration is important and not linked to Korsakoff’s prevention.
Question 5 of 5
A client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reports nightmares. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring nightmares builds trust and informs treatment.
Choice B dismisses the client’s distress.
Choice C is impractical and harmful.
Choice D is misleading as medication may not immediately resolve nightmares.