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Psych_Mental Health ATI practice Exam 2
Psych_Mental Health ATI practice Exam 2
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Psych/Mental Health ATI practice Exam 2a nurse working in an acute mental health facility is caring for a 35 year old female client
who has manifestations of depression. the client lives at home with her partner and two
young children. she currently smokes and has a history of chronic asthma. which of the
following factors put the client at risk for depression (SATA
a. age
b. gender
c. hx of chronic asthma
d. smoking
e. being married - ANS-A B C D
a nurse working on an acute mental health unit is admitting a client who has a major
depressive disorder and comorbid anxiety disorder. which of the following actions is the
nurse's priority
a. placing the client on 1:1 observation
b. assisting the client to perform ADLs
c. encouraging the client to participate in counseling
d. teaching the client about medication adverse effects - ANS-A
a nurse working in an outpatient clinic is providing teaching to a client who has a new
diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). which of the following
statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching
a. I can expect my problems with PMDD to be worst when im menstruating
b. I will use light therapy 30 minutes a day to prevent further recurrences of PMDD
c. I am aware that my PMDD causes me to have rapid mood swings
d. I should increase my caloric intake with a nutritional supplement when my PMDD is
active - ANS-C
a charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has major depression disorder with
a newly licensed nurse. which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse
indicates an understanding of the teaching
a. care during the continuation phase focuses on treating continued manifestations of
MDD
b. the treatment of MDD during the maintenance phase lasts fo 6-12 weeks
, c. the client is at greatest risk for suicide during the first weeks of an MDD episode
d. medication and psychotherapy are most effective during the acute phase of MDD -
ANS-C
a nurse is interviewing a 25-year old client who has a new diagnosis of dysthymic
disorder. which of the following findings should the nurse expect
a. wide fluctuations in mood
b. report of a minimum of five clinical findings of depression
c. presence of manifestations
d. inflated sense of self-esteem - ANS-C
a nurse is planning care for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing a
manic episode. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan
of care (SATA)
a. provide flexile client behavior expectations
b. offer concise explanations
c. establish consistent limits
d. disregard client complaints
e. use a firm approach with communication - ANS-B C E
a nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the use of ECT for the treatment of
bipolar disorder. which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates
understanding
a. ECT is the recommended initial treatment for bipolar disorder
b. ECT is contraindicated for clients who have suicidal ideation
c. ECT is effective for clients who are experiencing severe mania
d. ECT is prescribed to prevent relapse of bipolar disorder - ANS-C
a nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder.
which of the following is the priority nursing action
a. set consistent limits for expected client behavior
b. administer prescribed medications as scheduled
c. provide the client with step-by-step instructions
d. monitor the client for escalating behavior - ANS-D
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