ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify that the newly licensed nurse understands the teaching when she states that ECT treats which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ECT is most commonly used for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client whose provider will discharge him to an extended-care nursing facility. The client asks the nurse why he has to go "to that place." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging discussion allows the client to express concerns and ensures they are informed about their care plan.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assigning a room to a client who is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following is the most appropriate room selection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A room close to the nursing station allows for close monitoring and quick intervention if necessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and attempted suicide. The client tells the nurse, "I should have died because I am totally worthless." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reflecting the client’s emotions helps encourage further discussion.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is preparing an educational session about addictive disorders for nursing staff. Which of the following should the nurse include as an etiological factor of addictive disorders? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Low self-esteem, family history, and personality disorders are risk factors for addiction. Ethnicity is not a primary factor.