ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam

Question 1 of 5

In what significant way should the therapeutic environment differ for a client who has ingested LSD from that of a client who has ingested PCP?

A. For LSD ingestion, maintain a regimen of limited interaction and minimal verbal stimulation. For PCP ingestion, place client on one-on-one intensive supervision. B. For LSD ingestion, place the client in restraints. For PCP ingestion, place the client on seizure precautions. C. For LSD ingestion, provide continual medieval simulation involving as many senses as possible. For PCP ingestion, provide continual high-level stimulation. D. For PCP ingestion, place the client on one-on-one intensive supervision. For LSD ingestion, maintain a regimen of limited interaction and minimal verbal stimulation.

Question 2 of 5

After 1 week of continuous mental confusion, an elderly African American client is admitted with a preliminary diagnosis of a neurocognitive disorder due to dementia. Which statement would cause the nurse to question this diagnosis?

A. There has been no triiodothyronine or thyroxine level evaluation ordered B. Neurocognitive disorders do not typically occur in African American clients C. The symptoms presented are more indicative of parkinsonism D. Dementia does not develop suddenly

Question 3 of 5

In a center for women who have been abused, which intervention would the nurse use for a woman whose husband has been abusing her for several years?

A. Often times you don't need help, you just need to know when to go B. Under these circumstances, leaving your husband is the decision to make C. This must be very painful for you. We are here to help you D. Let's talk about your strengths. You have them, but sometimes they get lost in pain

Question 4 of 5

A 10-year-old boy breaks his mother's vase while playing. When the mother asks who broke the vase, the little boy says that his sister did it. The little boy is exhibiting which defense mechanism?

A. Projection B. Displacement C. Dissociation D. Sublimation

Question 5 of 5

Before discharge from the chemical dependency unit, clients are introduced to different community resources. Which of the following resources would be best for a teenage client, who has been abusing over-the-counter sedatives and is ready for discharge in two days?

A. Detoxification center B. Home care C. Assertive community team D. Twelve-step recovery group

ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam

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ATI RN

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