Mental Health ATI Chapter 1-5 Questions with correct answers

the client is responsive and able to fully respond by opening her eyes and attending to a normal tone of voice and speech. she answers questions spontaneously and appropriately Correct Answer - alert the client is able to open her eyes and respond but is drowsy and falls asleep readily Correct Answer - lethargy the client requires vigorous or painful stimuli, such as pinching a tendon or rubbing the sternum, to elicit a brief response. she may not be able to respond verbally Correct Answer - stupor this occurs when a client is comatose it is flexion and internal rotation of upper-extremity joints and legs. Correct Answer - decorticate rigidity this occurs when a patient is comatose neck and elbow extension, wrist and finger flexion Correct Answer - decerebrate rigidity for immediate memory, what should you ask the client? Correct Answer - repeat a series of numbers or a list of objects for recent memory, what should you ask the patient? Correct Answer - to recall recent events, such as visitors from the current day or the purpose of the current mental health appointment or admission