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ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which characteristic would be more applicable to a community mental health nurse than to a nurse working in an operating room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Autonomy. In community mental health nursing, the nurse often works independently, making decisions about patient care and interventions. Autonomy allows the nurse to adapt to the unique needs of each individual in the community setting. In contrast, nurses in the operating room typically work within a team and follow strict protocols, limiting their autonomy. Kindness, compassion, and professionalism are important traits for all nurses regardless of the setting, but autonomy is more crucial for a community mental health nurse due to the nature of their work.
Question 2 of 5
When a client makes a written application to be admitted to a psychiatric facility, which statement about this client applies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because when a client makes a written application to be admitted to a psychiatric facility, they typically retain the right to make decisions about their discharge unless they are determined to be a danger to themselves or others. This is in line with the principle of autonomy and informed consent in healthcare.
Choices A is incorrect because civil rights are not necessarily all revoked upon admission.
Choice B is incorrect as clients usually have the right to participate in discharge decisions.
Choice C is incorrect as not all clients admitted to a psychiatric facility are necessarily deemed a danger to self or others.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of narcolepsy. Which client statement would the nurse interpret as reflecting this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because seeing and hearing things while falling asleep is a common symptom of narcolepsy called hypnagogic hallucinations. This occurs during the transition between wakefulness and sleep.
Choice B describes symptoms of restless leg syndrome, not narcolepsy.
Choice C describes symptoms of insomnia.
Choice D indicates a history of sleep disturbances due to previous medication use, not narcolepsy.
Therefore, choice A is the most indicative of narcolepsy.
Question 4 of 5
A client with borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, I'm afraid to get on a train because we'll probably get into a wreck. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "What are the chances of that actually happening?" This response acknowledges the client's fear while prompting critical thinking about the likelihood of the feared event. It encourages the client to examine the rationality of their fear and challenges distorted thinking common in borderline personality disorder.
A: Asking about a bad experience focuses on past events rather than addressing the client's current fear.
C: Telling the client it won't happen dismisses their fear and does not address the underlying issue.
D: Suggesting another mode of transportation avoids addressing the client's fear directly and does not promote critical thinking.
Question 5 of 5
An emergency department nurse realizes that the spouse of a patient is becoming increasingly irritable while waiting. Which intervention should the nurse use to prevent further escalation of the spouse's anger?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because providing updates and progress reports on the patient can help alleviate the spouse's anxiety and frustration. By keeping the spouse informed, the nurse can demonstrate empathy and respect for their concerns, maintaining open communication and building trust. Offering coffee (
A) may be seen as dismissive, explaining the condition (
B) may not address the spouse's emotional needs, and suggesting the spouse leave (
D) could worsen the situation by alienating them from the patient's care.