ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam N200 Group 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While planning care for a client with anorexia nervosa,the nurse determines that a realistic outcome would be that the client will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: verbalize the importance of adequate nutrition within a few weeks. This is a realistic initial step toward recovery focusing on understanding rather than immediate behavioral changes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse's approach to a client with neurotic vs. psychotic behavior is different mainly because clients with neurotic behavior.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: experience no loss of contact with reality. Neurotic disorders (e.g. anxiety) maintain reality testing unlike psychotic disorders (e.g. schizophrenia). Neurotic clients may have mood changes use maladaptive defenses and lack full insight.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with dissociative fugue. Which behaviors would the nurse expect to see with this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sudden unexpected travel or confused wandering is characteristic of dissociative fugue involving sudden travel with amnesia for parts of one’s past.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia,who has been prescribed Haloperidol for the past year. On assessment,the nurse notices that the client is demonstrating bizarre facial and tongue movements. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hold the dose of Haloperidol and notify the healthcare provider. Bizarre facial and tongue movements suggest tardive dyskinesia a serious side effect of long-term Haloperidol use. Holding the dose and consulting the provider is critical to prevent worsening or irreversible symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A client has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order for this client's cognitive impairment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Donepezil a cholinesterase inhibitor is commonly prescribed to manage Alzheimer’s cognitive symptoms by increasing acetylcholine. Zalepion treats insomnia nortriptyline is an antidepressant and quetiapine is an antipsychotic none targeting cognitive impairment.