ATI: Mental Health Proctored quiz bank 2024 With Rationale NEW VERSION..

ATI: Mental Health
Proctored quiz bank
2024 With Rationale
NEW VERSION..
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia.
Which of the following statements by the client should the
nurse recognize as an erotomaniac delusion?
A. "My coworker is trying to poison me because he is afraid I'll
take his job."
B. "I have only met Jenny twice, but I know she'll love me."
C. "I am selling my house before the earthquake hits in May."
D. "The foil on my walls prevents the government from
controlling me." - ANSWER-"I have only met Jenny twice, but I
know she'll love me."
*The nurse should recognize that a client who believes another
person desires him or her romantically after meeting only a few
times is demonstrating an erotomaniac delusion
A nurse is caring for an adolescent male client who has anorexia
nervosa. The client asks, "Have I done any permanent damage
to my body?" Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. "What concerns do you have about your physical health?"
B. "Let's wait to discuss that after you're feeling better."
C. "Unconsciously, you're saying that you're worried about your
physical appearance."
D. "I'm glad you're concerned about the physical effects of your
illness." - ANSWER-"What concerns do you have about your
physical health?"
*The nurse should use therapeutic communication when
discussing the client's concerns. This statement by the nurse is
an example of exploring, which encourages the client to talk
further about personal feelings and perceptions
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for lorazepam to treat alcohol withdrawal. Which
of the following should the nurse identify as an adverse effect
of lorazepam that the client should report to the provider?
A. Increased thirst
B. Sweating
C. Blurred vision
D. Facial flushing - ANSWER-Blurred vision
*The nurse should inform the client that blurred vision is an
adverse effect of lorazepam and instruct the client to notify the
provider if this occurs
A nurse is assisting with the planning of a therapeutic support
group for individuals who have bulimia nervosa. Which of the
following tasks should the nurse include during the orientation
phase of group development?
A. determine the rules that the group will follow
B. address disagreements among group members
C. help clients work through the grief response
D. transition from the role of leader to facilitator - ANSWERdetermine the rules that the group will follow
*during the orientation phase of group development, the nurse
should determine the rules that apply to the group and ensure
that all members understand these rules. Examples of rules to
be discussed include confidentiality and meeting times.
A nurse is providing support for a client who is grieving the loss
of her mother who died from Alzeimer's disease. Which of the
following statements should the nurse offer?
A. "I know how you must be feeling. I recently lost my father."
B. "Dealing with your mother's death must be difficult for you."
C. "Knowing your mother is in a better place provides you with
some comfort."
D. "I want you to let me know what I can do to help you cope
with your mother's death." - ANSWER-"Dealing with your
mother's death must be difficult for you."
*The nurse should use therapeutic communication when
supporting a client who is grieving. This statement keeps the
focus of the conversation on the client by acknowledging her
grief and encourages further communication."