ATI Mental Health (ATIMENTALHEALTH)

A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply) A) To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens. B) To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression C) To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence. D) To assess remote memory, I should have the clien...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has borderline personality disorder who self-mutilates. Which of the following treatment approaches should the nurse plan to take? A. Restrict participation in group therapy sessions B. Establish consequences for self-mutilation C. Maintain close observation of the client D. Provide an unstructured environment - C. Maintain close observation of the client A nurse is assessing a client who has Stage 4 Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following ...

A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: - time sensitive measurable term attainable for client The nurse understands a client could be at risk for serotonin syndrome when taking which of the following medications in addition to over the counter medications or herbal supplements? - sertraline (SSRI) A 4-year old child grabs toys from siblings, saying, "I want that toy now!" The siblings cry and the child's parent becomes upset with the behavior. Using Freudian ...

What is Art of Nursing: Attending – • An intensity of presence • Listening, touching, or giving attentive physical care What is Art of Nursing: Patient Advocacy – • Being able to speak up for someone, especially when the other person lacks knowledge, skills, ability, or status to speak for themselves • As a nurse it is an ethical responsibility Evidence-based practice (EBP) is... - a process by which the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient prefe...

What type of patients go to memory care? - Dementia or Alzheimer’s What type of environment is a memory care unit? - Locked unit, 24-7 supervision. What type of activities do you implement to interact with memory care patients? - Activities that help them to recall their past-show old photos, ask questions like what was your first job? where did you grow up? what was your parents names? If a patient is not engaged in a group of people sharing photos what might they be feeling? - Depresse...

A Client is diagnosed with OCD. What action by the nurse would be more likely to increase the clients anxiety? - changing the schedule throughout the day A 28 yo male client has poor relationships and is suspicious of others. According to Erikson's theory of psychological adjustment, at what stage were tasks unmet? - trust vs mistrust Why is group therapy considered a powerful agent for change with clients diagnosed with substance abuse disorder? - the members can hear from others who have ...

A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply). A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression. C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To assess remote m...

A nurse is discussing a 12-step program with a client who has alcohol use disorder and is in an acute care facility undergoing detoxification. Which of information should the nurse include in the teaching? - the client should obtain a sponsor before discharge for an increased chance of recovery. A client who has a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder is placed in a room with a client who has severe depression. The client who has depression reports to the nurse, "my roommate never sleep...

A nurse in a community health center is working with a group of clients who have traumatic stress disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to reduce anxiety among group members? - Guided imagery A client who has a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder is placed in a room with a client who has severe depression. The client who has depression reports to the nurse, "My roommate never sleeps and keeps me up, too." Which of the following actions should the n...

A nurse is performing a cognitive assessment to distinguish delirium from dementia in a client whose family reports episodes of confusion. Which of the following assessment findings supports the nurse's suspicion of delirium? - Easily distracted Extreme distractibility is a hallmark manifestation of delirium. A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth to a stillborn baby. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - "I'll stay with you just in case you want to ta...

ATI Mental Health Practice A 1. A nurse is assessing a client who recently used cocaine. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Hypertension 2. A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse report? A client who is taking lamotrigine and has developed a rash 3. A nurse on a mental health unit is admitting a client who is anxious and tells the nurse, "I hear voices telling me what to do." Which of the following actions sho...

1. A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about her new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "You should continue this medication if you develop muscle rigidity". b. "You will experience weight loss while taking this medication." c. "You will notice your symptoms improve within 24 hours of taking this medication." d. "You should increase your consumption of complex carbohydrates." a ...