ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse observes a client's spouse sitting alone in the waiting room crying. When approached, the spouse says, "I am really concerned about my husband." Which of the following is a therapeutic nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the spouse to verbalize concerns supports therapeutic communication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Delayed language skills, repetitive behaviors, and a need for routines are common in autism spectrum disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an eating disorder. The nurse is practicing which of the following ethical concepts when the client refuses to drink a between-meal protein and calorie supplement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respecting the client’s decision to refuse food aligns with the ethical principle of autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. The client says, "I hear voices telling me what to do." This is an example of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auditory hallucinations are common in schizophrenia, involving hearing voices that are not real.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. The client received a telephone call that was upsetting and is now pacing up and down the corridors of the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Walking with the client helps provide support while allowing them to work through their anxiety.