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ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 450 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ $35.99   Add to cart

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ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM,
PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST
2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 450
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+




ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a female
adolescent who has a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa and had a
fainting episode during a ballet performance. Which of the
following statements by the mother acknowledges her daughter's
diagnosis?


A. "She works so hard at ballet. Will she still be able to
perform?"
B. "She won't let me take the trash from her room. I'm
concerned about what she has in there."
C. "She told me she was tired, so I did her chores for her today."
D. "She is happier with her appearance now that she's lost some
weight." - CORRECT ANSWER-B. "She won't let me take the
trash from her room. I'm concerned about what she has in there."

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Rationale; The client might be binge eating and attempting
to hide her food containers, which is a common behavior
among clients who have bulimia nervosa. The mother's
statement indicates awareness of her daughter's behavior.


While observing group therapy, a nurse recognizes that a client
is behaving in a way suggestive of dependent personality
disorder. Which of the following behaviors is consistent with
this condition?


A. The client needs excessive external input to make everyday
decisions.
B. The client demonstrates a dedication to his job that excludes
time for leisure activities.
C. The client adheres to a rigid set of rules.
D. The client has difficulty starting new relationships unless he
feels accepted. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. The client needs
excessive external input to make everyday decisions.


Rationale; Clients who have dependent personality disorder
need excessive input from others to make everyday
decisions.

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A nurse is caring for a child who is taking methylphenidate. The
nurse should monitor the child for which of the following
findings as an adverse effect of methylphenidate?


A. Weight gain
B. Tinnitus
C. Tachycardia
D. Increased salivation - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Tachycardia


Rationale; The nurse should monitor the child for
tachycardia, which is an adverse effect of methylphenidate.


A nurse is interviewing a client at a temporary shelter after
surviving the destruction of her home by a tornado. When
assessing the client, the nurse should ask which of the following
questions to determine the client's ability to cope with this
situation?


A. "Don't you think you'll get through this in time?"
B. "To whom do you talk when you feel overwhelmed?"
C. "Have you thought about rebuilding your home on the same
site?"

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D. "Would you like me to find a therapist for you to speak
with?" - CORRECT ANSWER-B. "To whom do you talk when
you feel overwhelmed?"


Rationale; By asking this question, the nurse is assessing the
client's support systems, which is an important factor in the
client's ability to cope with the situation.


A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and was
prescribed a conventional antipsychotic medication yesterday.
Which of the following findings indicates the nurse should
administer benztropine 2 mg IM?


A. Shuffling gait
B. Hypotension
C. Decreased WBC count
D. Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Shuffling gait


Rationale; Benztropine is used to treat parkinsonism
manifestations, such as shuffling gait.


A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients
who are taking lithium carbonate. Which of the following clients

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