ATI RN
ATI Final Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nursing student in her last semester has increasing test anxiety. Her professor suggests the student try some integrative therapies. The student reported successful test anxiety reduction with which of the following therapies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Aromatherapy and breathing exercises. Aromatherapy can help reduce anxiety by promoting relaxation and stress relief. Breathing exercises can also help calm the mind and body, reducing test anxiety. Megavitamin therapy and yoga (
Choice
B) may not directly target test anxiety. Naturopathy (
Choice
C) is a broad term and may not specifically address test anxiety. Reiki (
Choice
D) is a form of energy healing, which may not be as effective as aromatherapy and breathing exercises for reducing test anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
Which elements are included in the nurse-client contract?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because during the orientation phase of the nurse-client relationship, the purpose and goals of the interaction are established, setting the foundation for the therapeutic relationship. In contrast, choice A refers to the pre-interaction phase where the roles of both parties are clarified, not the contract itself.
Choice C involves the working phase, which focuses on achieving the established goals, not termination conditions.
Choice D pertains to the termination phase where the relationship is concluded, not where discharge criteria are set.
Therefore, B is correct as it directly relates to the establishment of the purpose of the interaction in the nurse-client contract.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a family who is experiencing problems related to their child's chronic illness. The nurse plans to have the family read a group of short stories written by parents of children with chronic illnesses. The nurse will be using which technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Rationale:
1. Bibliotherapy involves using written materials to help individuals understand and cope with emotional issues.
2. In this scenario, having the family read short stories written by parents of children with chronic illnesses can provide emotional support and guidance.
3. Psychoeducation focuses on educating individuals about their condition, not necessarily providing emotional support.
4. Social skills training and assertiveness training focus on developing specific skills, which are not the primary goal in this case.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing student is presenting a discussion of the history of psychiatric-mental health nursing and its place within nursing history. Which of the following would be most appropriate to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because there is a historical link between the first nursing program to admit male students and the first training school for psychiatric nursing. This is important to include in a discussion of the history of psychiatric-mental health nursing as it highlights the progressive nature of nursing education and the integration of male nurses into psychiatric nursing. This connection showcases the evolution of psychiatric nursing training and its significance within the broader history of nursing education.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect:
A: Certification for the psychiatric-mental health nursing specialty was not first emphasized by Mary Adelaide Nutting. This statement does not align with the historical development of psychiatric nursing education.
B: Psychiatric nurses' role in deinstitutionalization and community mental health centers is not directly related to the history of psychiatric-mental health nursing education, making this choice irrelevant.
D: The establishment of the first graduate program in psychiatric nursing in response to psychiatric nursing specialty journals is not historically accurate, as the first training school for psychiatric nursing
Question 5 of 5
A psychiatric nurse who works with forensic clients is describing the roles and responsibilities to a group of nursing students. Which of the following would the nurse emphasize as critical before initiating medication therapy for a forensic client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Rationale:
C: Informed consent is critical before initiating medication therapy for a forensic client to ensure the client understands the treatment, risks, and alternatives. Without informed consent, the client's autonomy and rights may be violated. It is essential for ethical and legal reasons.
A: Court order for medication is not necessary for initiating medication therapy, and it does not ensure the client's understanding or consent.
B: Determination of not guilty by reason of insanity is related to legal proceedings and does not directly impact the initiation of medication therapy.
D: Identification of history for aggression is important for treatment planning but does not address the immediate need for informed consent before medication therapy.