ATI RN Mental Health Practice 2019 A Version 3 |Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

ATI RN Mental Health Practice 2019 A Version 3 |Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) Q: A nurse is caring for a client who has antisocial personality disorder and is receiving behavioral therapy through operant conditioning. Which of the following client behaviors indicates effectiveness of the therapy? A. Controls anger outbursts to avoid being placed in seclusion B. No longer exhibits a fear of social or public situations C. Refrains from manipulating others to earn dining room privileges D. Imitates the therapist's use of a relaxation technique Answer: C. Refrains from manipulating others to earn dining room privileges Q: A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has conduct disorder. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse expect the child to demonstrate? A. Feelings of remorse B. Extended periods of depression C. Deficits in intellectual functioning D. Aggression toward animals Answer: D. Aggression toward animals Q: A client who has a diagnosis of depression is attending group therapy. During the group meeting, the nurse asks each member to identify one goal for the day. When it is the client's turn, they do not respond. Which of the following actions should the nurse take before repeating the request to the client? A. Allow the client time to formulate an answer B. Prompt the client to give a response C. Move on to the next client D. Offer the client a suggestion for a goal Answer: A. Allow the client time to formulate an answer Q: A nurse is obtaining a mental health history from an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Raise the pitch of the voice when speaking to the client B. Begin the interview by explaining the plan of care C. Interview the client in a private setting D. Ask the client to complete a detailed questionnaire Answer: C. Interview the client in a private setting The nurse should question the client in a private place when conducting interviews regarding client health Q: A nurse is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report? A. A client refuses ECT after signing the consent form B. A client who was voluntarily admitted left the unit against medical advice C. A client was administered one-half of the prescribed dose of medication D. A client was placed in restraints after attempts to de-escalate aggressive behaviors failed Answer: C. A client was administered one-half of the prescribed dose of medication Q: A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and began taking a conventional antipsychotic medication yesterday. Which of the following findings indicate the nurse should administer benztropine 2 mg IM? A. Shuffling gait B. Hypotension C. Decreased WBC count D. Blurred vision Answer: A. Shuffling gait Benztropine is used to treat parkinsonism manifestations such as shuffling gait Q: A nurse is delegating client care tasks to a LPN and AP. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the LPN? A. Obtain the weight of a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. B. Assess the nutritional intake of a client who has anorexia nervosa and has refused to eat for the past 2 days C. Monitor the cardiovascular status of a client experiencing serotonin syndrome D. Change the dressings of a client who has borderline personality disorder and superficial self-inflicted wounds Answer: D. Change the dressings of a client who has borderline personality disorder and superficial self-inflicted wounds Q: A client is planning care for a newly admitted client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing mania. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse? A. Schedule the client for group therapy sessions B. Maintain consistent rules C. Provide frequent high-calorie snacks D. Avoid the use of value judgements Answer: C. Provide frequent high-calorie snacks