ATI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2023 Form A , B , C | GRADED A+ Questions & Answers

ATI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2023 Form
A , B , C | GRADED A+ Questions &
Answers
The middle-aged client is admitted to the hospital with a
diagnosis of terminal lung cancer. The client's spouse reports to
the nurse that the client didn't want to come to the hospital and
"refuses to slow down." The nurse gives priority to which
measure?
1. Promote rest and relaxation
2. Encourage the client to participate in planning care
3. Encourage the client to accept help from others
4. Set limits to excessive activities
2
The nurse cares for a client who is disorientated to time and
place. Which nursing action is most appropriate when the nurse
provides care for the client?
1. Schedule constant activities and distraction for the client
2. Rotate staff frequently to stimulate the client
3. Discourage family and friends from caring for the client
4. Allow the client to use own clothing and personal care items
4
The nurse leads a weekly support group for family caregivers of
elderly parents. During the second group session, the nurse
notes one caregiver in particular takes the lead in most of the
discussions. The nurse recognizes the group is in which stage of
development?
1. Working stage
2. Termination stage
3. Pre-group stage
4. Initial stage
4
A client is brought to the ED with a diagnosis of MI and
respiratory arrest. The client expires and the client's spouse
comes to the clients bedside. Which is the best initial action for
the nurse to take?
1. Allow the spouse to spend time with the client and provide
privacy
2. Encourage the spouse to pray and offer to call a chaplain
3. Inform the spouse of the necessary forms which will need to
be completed
4. Describe the client's diagnosis and explain that everything
possible was done
1
The nurse instructs a client about phenelzine sulfate. Which
client statement indicates to the nurse that further teaching is
necessary? SATA
1. "I can't wait to have a hot dog with sauerkraut"
2. "I'm going to get some polycarbophil when I get home"
3. "I'll be playing doubles tennis with my neighbors"
4. "When I get home, I'll take my car out for a road trip"
5. "I usually have a beer or two to relax in the evening"
6. "I like to eat strawberry yogurt for breakfast"
1, 5
A client talks with the nurse about feeling overwhelmed since
the client was terminated from employment. The client states, "I
feel like I can barely get out of bed in the morning." The nurse
recognizes the client is in which stage of crisis?
1. Disorganization
2. Denial
3. Blame
4. Escape
1
An older adult client diagnosed with terminal cancer has
difficulty providing self care due to fatigue and dyspnea. When
the nurse comes to assist the client, they state, "What's the use. I
might as well just die." Which interpretation of the clients
behavior is most justifiable?