ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2020 | 50/50 Q&A

Chamberlain College of Nursing :ATI PROCTOREDPN MENTAL

HEALTH 2020 EXAM

1. A nurse is caring for an adult client who has visible injuries as a result of

intimate partnerviolence. Which of the following actions should the nurse

take?

Answer: Encourage the client to develop a safety plan

2. A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client whose friend reports

a suspicion ofcocaine use. The nurse should identify that which of the following

manifestations is an indicator of the client’s use of this substance?

Answer: Hypertension

3. A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who has dementia.

The client’sagitation is increasing. Which of the following actions should

the nurse take first?

Answer: Offer diversionary activities

4. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client suddenly

appears agitated and begins pacing at the end of the hallway with clenched fists.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Answer: Determine the client’s intentions

5. A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new prescription

for alprazolam.Which of the following instructions is the priority for the nurse to

include?

Answer: Do not drive until your reaction to the medication is determined

6. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a hip

arthroplasty. When a news report about military action comes on the television, the

client says to the nurse, “My youngest child died 6 months ago while serving in the

military.” Which of the following responsesshould the nurse make?

Answer:

-This must be very difficult time for you

-Your child’s death must be a terrible loss

-Tell me something you remember about your child

7. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is

exhibiting mania,Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to

improve the nutritional status of the client?

Answer: Have the client’s favorite snacks available at all times.