ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM- COMPLETE
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Question 1: A nurse is providing discharge teaching about
manifestations of relapse to the family of a client who has
schizophrenia. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. The client exhibits an inflated sense of self
B. The client develops an inability to concentrate
C. The client increases participation in social activities
D. The client begins sleeping more than usual
Answer:
b. The client develops an inability to concentrate
Question 2: A nurse is assessing a client who is restless and
constantly mutters to himself. Which of the following findings
should lead the nurse to suspect delirium?
A. The client is unable to recognize objects.
B. The client manifestations developed suddenly
C. The client has a flat affect
D. The client's speech is slow and repetitious
Answer:
b. The client manifestations developed suddenly
Question 3: A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental
health facility. The client tells the nurse that the government is
reading her mail. Which of the following responses should the
,nurse make?
A. " You know that's not true, because it is against the law for others
to read your mail"
B. "All of your letters come sealed, so that seems unlikely"
C. "It must be frightened to think that someone is reading your mail"
D. "why do you think the government wants to read your mail?"
Answer:
c. "It must be frightened to think that someone is reading your mail"
Question 4: A nurse is assessing a client who has neuroleptic
malignant syndrome. Which of the following clinical findings
should the nurse expect?
A. Heart rate 48 min
B. Temperature 40 C (104 F)
C. WBC 3,000 mm3
D. Hypotonicity
Answer:
b. Temperature 40 C (104 F)
Question 5: A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who
is taking clozapine. For which of the following findings should the
nurse withhold the medication and notify the provider?
A. WBC count
B. Blood glucose level
C. Report of photosensitivity
D. Heart Rate
Answer:
, a. WBC count
Question 6: A nurse is caring for a client who has a personality
disorder and is using transference to cope. Which of the following
behaviors should the nurse expect?
A. Talking negatively about other staff members
B. Expressing frustration regarding unit rules
C. Reacting to the nurse as though she were his mother
D. Refusing to participate in group activities
Answer:
c. Reacting to the nurse as though she were his mother
Question 7: A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a newly
admitted client. Which of the following resources should the nurse
recommend to help the client adapt to the health care setting?
A. A community meeting
B. A medication group
C. A self-help meeting
D. A symptom-management group
Answer:
a. A community meeting
Question 8: A nurse is assisting with obtaining informed consent
for a client who has been declared legally incompetent. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Request that the client's guardian sign the consent
B. Ask the charge nurse to obtain informed consent
C. Contact the facility social worker to obtain the consent
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: A nurse is providing discharge teaching about
manifestations of relapse to the family of a client who has
schizophrenia. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the teaching?
A. The client exhibits an inflated sense of self
B. The client develops an inability to concentrate
C. The client increases participation in social activities
D. The client begins sleeping more than usual
Answer:
b. The client develops an inability to concentrate
Question 2: A nurse is assessing a client who is restless and
constantly mutters to himself. Which of the following findings
should lead the nurse to suspect delirium?
A. The client is unable to recognize objects.
B. The client manifestations developed suddenly
C. The client has a flat affect
D. The client's speech is slow and repetitious
Answer:
b. The client manifestations developed suddenly
Question 3: A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental
health facility. The client tells the nurse that the government is
reading her mail. Which of the following responses should the
,nurse make?
A. " You know that's not true, because it is against the law for others
to read your mail"
B. "All of your letters come sealed, so that seems unlikely"
C. "It must be frightened to think that someone is reading your mail"
D. "why do you think the government wants to read your mail?"
Answer:
c. "It must be frightened to think that someone is reading your mail"
Question 4: A nurse is assessing a client who has neuroleptic
malignant syndrome. Which of the following clinical findings
should the nurse expect?
A. Heart rate 48 min
B. Temperature 40 C (104 F)
C. WBC 3,000 mm3
D. Hypotonicity
Answer:
b. Temperature 40 C (104 F)
Question 5: A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who
is taking clozapine. For which of the following findings should the
nurse withhold the medication and notify the provider?
A. WBC count
B. Blood glucose level
C. Report of photosensitivity
D. Heart Rate
Answer:
, a. WBC count
Question 6: A nurse is caring for a client who has a personality
disorder and is using transference to cope. Which of the following
behaviors should the nurse expect?
A. Talking negatively about other staff members
B. Expressing frustration regarding unit rules
C. Reacting to the nurse as though she were his mother
D. Refusing to participate in group activities
Answer:
c. Reacting to the nurse as though she were his mother
Question 7: A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a newly
admitted client. Which of the following resources should the nurse
recommend to help the client adapt to the health care setting?
A. A community meeting
B. A medication group
C. A self-help meeting
D. A symptom-management group
Answer:
a. A community meeting
Question 8: A nurse is assisting with obtaining informed consent
for a client who has been declared legally incompetent. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Request that the client's guardian sign the consent
B. Ask the charge nurse to obtain informed consent
C. Contact the facility social worker to obtain the consent
