ATI RN
Mental Health ATI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with HAND resulting from AIDS. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cognitive impairment. For a client with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAN
D), assessing cognitive impairment is crucial as it directly impacts their ability to perform daily activities and make informed decisions. Cognitive assessment helps in determining the extent of cognitive decline and planning appropriate interventions. Sensory impairment (choice
A) may be important but is not the priority in HAND. Social behaviors (choice
C) and anxiety state (choice
D) are also important but assessing cognitive impairment takes precedence due to its direct impact on the client's overall functioning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation about the current status of mental health services in the United States. Which statement would the nurse include as the most reflective of this status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Mental health care services are inadequate and fragmented. This is the most reflective statement of the current status of mental health services in the United States.
1. Inadequate services: Many individuals face barriers in accessing mental health care due to factors such as cost, stigma, and lack of providers.
2. Fragmented services: The mental health care system in the U.S. is often disjointed, with gaps in service provision and coordination between different providers and agencies.
3. Lack of resources: There is a shortage of mental health professionals and funding for mental health services, further contributing to the inadequacy and fragmentation of care.
Other choices are incorrect because:
A: Mental health care is not equally accessible, as there are disparities in access based on factors like income and location.
B: While mental illness is a significant cause of disability, this statement does not address the current status of mental health services.
C: Mental health care focuses on a range of interventions, including
Question 3 of 5
What is a key resource for finding databases and evidence-based practice resources in nursing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because nursing forums and professional organizations' websites are reliable sources for finding databases and evidence-based practice resources in nursing. These platforms are specifically curated to provide accurate and up-to-date information for healthcare professionals. They are peer-reviewed and endorsed by experts in the field, ensuring credibility and relevance. In contrast, popular search engines like Google may yield unreliable or outdated information, personal blogs lack authority and validation, and entertainment websites are not relevant to evidence-based practice in nursing.
Question 4 of 5
A health care provider prescribed long-acting antipsychotic medication injections every 3 weeks at the clinic for a patient with a history of medication nonadherence. For this plan to be successful, which factor will be of critical importance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: The availability of transportation to the clinic. This is critical because the patient needs to physically get to the clinic every 3 weeks for the injection to ensure medication adherence. Without transportation, the patient may miss appointments, leading to nonadherence. Significant others' attitudes (
A) may influence support but not transportation. Nutrition services (
B) are important for overall health but not directly related to medication adherence. Trust between patient and nurse (
C) is essential but doesn't address the practical issue of getting to the clinic.
Question 5 of 5
Which therapeutic communication statement might a psychiatric-mental health registered nurse use when a patient's nursing diagnosis is altered thought processes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it demonstrates therapeutic communication by acknowledging the patient's experience without judgment and encourages further exploration of the hallucinations.
Choice A dismisses the patient's experience, choice B invalidates their reality, and choice D does not address the patient's experience or encourage further discussion. Using open-ended questions like in choice C promotes trust and allows the patient to express their thoughts and feelings.