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ATI RN CAPSTONE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT 2024-2025
|ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who was
brought in by her adult daughter stating that her mother has not been
able to leave her home for weeks because she is afraid to be outdoors
alone. the nurse should anticipate planning care for managing which
of the following phobias?
a. Xenophobia
b. Acrophobia
c. Mysophobia
d. Agoraphobia - ANSWER-d. Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is an irrational fear about being in places or
circumstances where the client would not have help in the event of
panic or other forms of anxiety. Fear of being alone outdoor is a
common example.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has multiple
medication prescriptions and must take the medications at specific
intervals when at home. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "You really shouldn't change the schedule we established here
in the facility."
,b. "Let's work together to devise a time schedule that is convenient
for you on a daily basis."
c. "We'll have to talk to your provider about switching to an
alternative schedule."
d. "It doesn't really matter what time you take your medications as
long as you don't skip any doses." - ANSWER-b. "Let's work together
to devise a time schedule that is convenient for you on a daily basis."
This response illustrates the therapeutic communication technique of
formulating a plan of action. It demonstrates the nurse's willingness
to work with the client to modify the schedule so that it meets the
client's needs at this time.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to. client who has bipolar
disorder and will be discharged with a prescription for lithium. The
nurse should teach the client that which of the following factors puts
her at risk for lithium toxicity?
a. The client runs 4 miles outdoors every afternoon.
b. The client drinks 2 liters of liquids daily.
c. The client eats 2 to 3 grams of sodium-containing foods daily.
d. The client eats foods high in tyramine. - ANSWER-a. The client runs
4 miles outdoors every afternoon.
Strenuous exercise in outdoor heat, which can lead to dehydration,
puts the client at risk for lithium toxicity. Mild to moderate exercise
will not lead to lithium toxicity, but if the client engages in strenuous
exercise during hot weather, she should take care to replace any
water that may have been lost through profuse sweating. this also
,applies to other factors that can cause the client to become
dehydrated, such as having diarrhea or taking diuretics.
A nurse in a emergency department is assessing a client for
suspected cocaine intoxication. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? a. Nystagmus
b. Dilated pupils
c. Hypersomnia
d. Depression - ANSWER-b. Dilated pupils
Dilated pupils are a finding of cocaine intoxication due to the
stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
A nurse enters the room of a client who becomes verbally abusive.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a.
Inform the client of consequences.
b. Speak slowly in a low, calm voice.
c. Forbid the client from speaking in an abusive manner.
d. Remain a distance of 1 ft away from the client. - ANSWER-b. Speak
slowly in a low, calm voice.
Speaking in this manner conveys to the client that the nurse is
controlled, nonthreatening, and caring.
A nurse is caring for a client who lost all his possessions in a house
fire and states, "I have no idea what I am going to do. I cannot think
right now." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
, a. Identify other housing options and sources of transportation.
b. Notify the facility chaplain to request scheduling an appointment.
c. Confirm that everything will be alright because belongings can be
replaced.
d. Maintain eye contact with client and summarize the client's feeings.
- ANSWER-d. Maintain eye contact with the client and summarize
the client's feelings.
This demonstrates therapeutic communication. During the initial
interview, it is important for the nurse to provide an atmosphere of
support and safety. If a person believes that the someone is genuinely
concerned, then he may believe that help is available. Maintaining eye
contact demonstrates support, empathy, and advocacy.
A nurse in a psychiatric unit is caring for several clients. Which of the
following clients should the nurse recommend for group therapy?
a. A client who has been taking amitriptyline for 3 months for
depression.
b. A client exhibiting psychotic behavior.
c. A client admitted 12 hr ago for acute mania.
d. A client who is experiencing alcohol intoxication. - ANSWER-a. A
client who has been taking amitriptyline for 3 months for
depression.
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