ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam f24 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A newly licensed nurse is applying prescribed wrist restraints on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quick-release ties prioritize safety for emergency removal. Checking every 2 hours, securing to the bed frame, and ensuring two-finger space are correct practices, not the alternatives.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has schizophrenia and experiences frequent hallucinations and paranoid delusions. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting questions reduces overwhelm and paranoia, aiding assessment. Seclusion is extreme, touch may be misinterpreted, and confronting delusions risks distress, all less therapeutic.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse is talking with another nurse who states, 'I feel like my clients have no interest in their care and do not care that I am trying to help.' Which response should the charge nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging a therapeutic relationship addresses disengagement by fostering trust, improving cooperation. Dismissing feelings, reassigning staff, or attributing to pain don’t solve the core issue.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a young adult diagnosed with schizophrenia are providing care for the client in their home. During a home visit, the parents state, 'it's been so difficult taking care of our child. We need a break. But our child needs constant supervision.' Which would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respite care offers temporary relief for caregivers while ensuring supervision, fitting the parents’ need. Inpatient care is for crises, outpatient programs don’t provide breaks, and partial hospitalization lacks full-time care.
Question 5 of 5
Which client would a nurse determine to be the most likely candidate for involuntary commitment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The elderly client’s disruptive, confused behavior suggests potential danger, meeting involuntary commitment criteria. Refusing therapy, medication, or being homeless don’t alone justify commitment.