ATI Mental Health Practice Exam A GRADED A+

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 patient’s ability to cope with this situation?
- "To whom do you talk when you feel overwhelmed?"
- By asking this question, the nurse is assessing the client’s support system, which is an important
factor in the client’s ability to cope with the situation.
A nurse is caring for a patient 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 talk."
- This response indicates the nurse’s interest in the client and a desire to understand the client’s
feelings.
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assessing a client who sustained injuries 12 hours ago following a
motor-vehicle crash. The client’s admission blood alcohol level was 325 mg/dL. Which of the following
findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing alcohol withdrawal?
- BP 154/96 mm Hg
- Physical manifestations of alcohol withdrawal occur in addition to psychological effects. A client
who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal is expected to have hypertension, tachycardia, and fever
greater than 38.3°C (101°F). It will be important for the nurse to rule out infection in the client
who has fever.
A nurse is teaching a family member and a client who has a sew diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and is
to start taking donepezil. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
- "Take this medication in the evening at bedtime."
- The client should take this medication in the evening for optimal effectiveness.
- A client should never double the dose after a missed dose due to adverse effects of the
medication but should notify the provider. Chewing, crushing, or splitting the medication can
affect the absorption of the medication. If the client has difficulty swallowing, the provider can
prescribe orally disintegrating tablets.
A nurse is discussing a 12-step program with a patient who has alcohol use disorder and is in an acute
care facility undergoing detoxification. Which of the following information should the nurse include in
the teaching?
- The client should obtain a sponsor before discharge for an increased chance of recovery