ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2019 /
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
(UPDATED)/AGRADE
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of an
... [Show More] adolescent client who has
bulimia nervosa and has been hospitalized for several weeks. Which of the following
statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the parent understands the
teaching?
a. I should allow my child to make independent decisions
b. I should give my child a laxative every morning
c. I should make sure my child takes antipsychotic medication several times daily
d. I should discourage my child from exercising
Which of the following actions would take place during the working phase of the nurseclient relationship?
a. introduce concept of client confidentiality
b. establish goals with client
c. define roles of nurse and client
d. facilitate a change in client's behavior
A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client who has GAD and states "I drink alcohol to
forget the pain". The client is exhibiting a maladaptive response to which of the following
defense mechanisms?
a. compensation
b. conversion
c. projection
d. suppression
*a person covers up a real or perceived weakness
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for buspirone.
Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a. watch for signs of dehydration
b. monitor kidney function
c. take on an empty stomach
d. may take several weeks to notice effects
*Buspirone is an anxiolytic- initial response is a week, and peak response takes several
weeks (should not be given PRN for anxiety)
A nurse is teaching a client who has anxiety and a new prescription for buspirone.
Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teaching?
ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM 2019 /
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
(UPDATED)/AGRADE
a. buspirone carries a high potential for abuse
b. avoid consuming grapefruit juice when taking this medication
c. take medication 4x daily
d. peak effects of buspirone occur within 1 week
(grapefruit juice can cause levels of the medication to increase- can cause drowsiness,
subjective effects such as dysphoria)
Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an intentional tort?
a. administering an incorrect dose of m [Show Less]