ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is scheduled for immediate chemotherapy. The client tells the nurse that she wants to try nontraditional treatments first. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the client’s concerns helps build trust and encourages shared decision-making.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Echolalia, or repeating words/phrases, is a common communication pattern in autism spectrum disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing comorbidities associated with eating disorders with a newly admitted client. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, B, E
Rationale: Anxiety, OCD, and depression frequently co-occur with eating disorders.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a parent who lost a 12-year-old child in a car crash 2 years ago. Which of the following findings indicates the client is exhibiting manifestations of prolonged grieving?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In prolonged grief, individuals may struggle to move forward and avoid changing their environment.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse drives up to the house of her client, who has schizophrenia with manic episodes. The client is sitting on his front porch with a shotgun in his arms. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leaving the situation and seeking help from authorities is the safest course of action.