ATI RN
Mental Health ATI RN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with depression is found to have attempted suicide in the bathroom and sustained injury. There is no documentation that the client was assessed every hour as prescribed. Which issue will the nursing staff and hospital potentially have to defend against?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Malpractice refers to a legal claim that can be made against healthcare professionals including nurses and hospitals when they fail to provide the standard of care expected in their profession resulting in harm or injury to a patient. In this case the lack of documentation that the client was assessed every hour as prescribed can be seen as a failure to meet the standard of care for a client with depression at risk for self-harm. This failure may have contributed to the client's suicide attempt constituting malpractice. Battery false imprisonment and assault do not apply as there was no intentional contact restraint or threat.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse approaches a client who looks very sad and is sitting alone crying. Which is the best response by the nurse in this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response demonstrates empathy and active listening acknowledging the client’s emotions and encouraging them to share creating a supportive environment. Other options may minimize feelings or fail to prompt expression.
Question 3 of 5
A young client tells the nurse that the client's spouse died 3 months ago and the client is feeling alone and vulnerable. Which statement indicates that the client's coping skills are adequate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seeking a support group shows proactive coping addressing loneliness effectively. Overconfidence abandonment feelings or confusion suggest less adequate coping.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has been physically aggressive arrives at the emergency department for a psychiatric assessment. Which approach would be best for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Brief statements and questions keep communication clear and nonthreatening maintaining safety with an aggressive client. Close contact risks escalation humor may be misinterpreted and open-ended questions may overwhelm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is questioning another nurse about whether it is ethical to seclude a client because of loud and intrusive behavior on the unit. Which is the ethical principle that will best guide the nurse's decision on the appropriate use of seclusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beneficence is the ethical principle that focuses on doing good and acting in the best interest of the patient. It involves taking actions that promote the well-being of patients and prevent harm. In the context of seclusion beneficence guides the nurse to consider whether secluding the patient will prevent harm to the patient and others thereby promoting overall safety and well-being. Autonomy justice and veracity do not directly address the safety-driven decision for seclusion.