ATI RN
Mental Health ATI Proctored Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing follow-up care with a forensic client who is being discharged the following week. The client asks the nurse what problems to expect regarding his follow-up care. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it addresses the potential challenges the forensic client may face in finding a community provider due to safety and liability concerns. Forensic clients may have a history of legal issues or violence, which can make it difficult to find providers willing to take on their care. This response shows awareness of the unique circumstances of forensic clients.
Choice A is incorrect because it dismisses potential difficulties without considering the client's specific situation.
Choice B is incorrect as it assumes the client needs to return to the inpatient unit for follow-up care, which may not be the case.
Choice C is incorrect as it only mentions waiting lists, not the safety and liability concerns that are more pertinent to forensic clients.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment question regarding a patient's report of pain demonstrates the nurse's attention to the principles of holistic nursing care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it addresses the patient's physical, emotional, and social well-being, aligning with holistic nursing care principles. It shows the nurse's consideration of the pain's impact on the patient's daily life. Options A, B, and C focus on specific aspects but do not encompass the holistic approach. Option A focuses only on the pain's timeline, option B on herbal supplements, and option C on familial history, neglecting the patient's overall well-being.
Question 3 of 5
As part of an interdisciplinary team, a nurse is assisting with a patient assessment to determine the most appropriate setting for treatment. The team decides that an acute ambulatory setting would be most appropriate. Which of the following would support the team's decision?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. This choice supports the decision for an acute ambulatory setting because it indicates that the patient is unable to contract for treatment beyond initial care, suggesting they require immediate and continuous support.
A: This choice does not directly support the need for an acute ambulatory setting, as the severity of symptoms alone may not dictate the setting.
B: Marked impairment in daily life is concerning but does not necessarily indicate the need for an acute ambulatory setting specifically.
D: A limited ability to seek support is important but may not be the primary factor in determining the setting for treatment.
Question 4 of 5
Some cultures have lower rates of diagnosed conduct disorders than observed in Western societies. The lower rate of incidence may be contributed to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because parents' limited tolerance for externalizing behavior can lead to fewer cases of conduct disorders being diagnosed. This is because parents in these cultures may intervene and address behavioral issues before they escalate to the level of a diagnosed disorder.
Choices A and B do not necessarily lead to lower rates of diagnosed conduct disorders, as strict parenting with corporal punishment can actually exacerbate behavior problems, and cultural expression of anger does not directly relate to conduct disorders.
Choice D is incorrect because widespread acceptance of conduct disorders would likely lead to higher rates of diagnosis, not lower.
Question 5 of 5
A nursing student uses a client's full name on an interpersonal process recording submitted to the student's instructor. What is the instructor's priority intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because maintaining client confidentiality is a fundamental principle in nursing ethics. By using the client's full name on a submitted record, the student has breached confidentiality. The instructor's priority intervention should be to correct this error and remind the student of the importance of safeguarding client information.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not address the primary issue of confidentiality breach. Reinforcing accurate documentation (
A) is important but secondary to confidentiality.
Choice C and D are incorrect as client incompetency or involuntary commitment does not automatically negate the need for confidentiality.