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ATI PN Mental Health Proctored Exam
2023 Review
Auditory Hallucinations - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Perceptual disturbances where the
individual hears voices or sounds that are not present.
Priority Nursing Action for Schizophrenia - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Ensuring the client's
safety, as hallucinations can lead to unpredictable behaviors that may harm the client or
others.
, Therapeutic Communication Technique - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Reflecting, which
helps the client feel understood and encourages further communication.
Anhedonia - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, a
common symptom of major depressive disorder.
Lithium Teaching for Bipolar Disorder - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Maintain consistent fluid
and sodium intake to prevent toxicity and maintain therapeutic drug levels.
Antipsychotic Medication - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Haloperidol, used to treat
schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Intervention for Generalized Anxiety Disorder - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Teaching
relaxation techniques to help the client manage anxiety symptoms and improve coping
mechanisms.
Flashbacks in PTSD - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Staying with the client and offering
reassurance to provide a sense of safety and support during a flashback.
Expected Finding in Anorexia Nervosa - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Bradycardia, or slow
heart rate, due to severe malnutrition.
Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Anhedonia is a key
symptom that indicates loss of interest in activities.
Importance of Fluid and Sodium Intake with Lithium - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-
Consistent intake is crucial to maintain therapeutic drug levels and prevent toxicity.
Role of Reflection in Therapy - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-It helps clients feel understood
and encourages them to express themselves further.
Safety in Schizophrenia - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-The priority nursing action is to
ensure the client's safety during episodes of hallucinations.
Caring for Clients with OCD - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Planning care that addresses the
compulsive behaviors and anxiety associated with the disorder.
Management of Anxiety Symptoms - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Teaching relaxation
techniques as an intervention for clients with generalized anxiety disorder.
Bradycardia in Anorexia Nervosa - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-A common finding due to
severe malnutrition affecting heart rate.
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ATI PN Mental Health Proctored Exam
2023 Review
Auditory Hallucinations - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Perceptual disturbances where the
individual hears voices or sounds that are not present.
Priority Nursing Action for Schizophrenia - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Ensuring the client's
safety, as hallucinations can lead to unpredictable behaviors that may harm the client or
others.
, Therapeutic Communication Technique - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Reflecting, which
helps the client feel understood and encourages further communication.
Anhedonia - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, a
common symptom of major depressive disorder.
Lithium Teaching for Bipolar Disorder - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Maintain consistent fluid
and sodium intake to prevent toxicity and maintain therapeutic drug levels.
Antipsychotic Medication - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Haloperidol, used to treat
schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Intervention for Generalized Anxiety Disorder - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Teaching
relaxation techniques to help the client manage anxiety symptoms and improve coping
mechanisms.
Flashbacks in PTSD - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Staying with the client and offering
reassurance to provide a sense of safety and support during a flashback.
Expected Finding in Anorexia Nervosa - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Bradycardia, or slow
heart rate, due to severe malnutrition.
Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Anhedonia is a key
symptom that indicates loss of interest in activities.
Importance of Fluid and Sodium Intake with Lithium - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-
Consistent intake is crucial to maintain therapeutic drug levels and prevent toxicity.
Role of Reflection in Therapy - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-It helps clients feel understood
and encourages them to express themselves further.
Safety in Schizophrenia - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-The priority nursing action is to
ensure the client's safety during episodes of hallucinations.
Caring for Clients with OCD - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Planning care that addresses the
compulsive behaviors and anxiety associated with the disorder.
Management of Anxiety Symptoms - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-Teaching relaxation
techniques as an intervention for clients with generalized anxiety disorder.
Bradycardia in Anorexia Nervosa - {✔✔ANSWER✔✔}-A common finding due to
severe malnutrition affecting heart rate.
