ATI RN
Mental Health ATI RN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is informed by the nurse that they must take their medication and the client kicks the nurse and runs to their room. Which action by the nurse demonstrates that the nurse falsely imprisons the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: False imprisonment involves unlawfully restricting a person’s freedom. Applying restraints and forcing medication without justification violates the client’s rights constituting false imprisonment. Other actions involve communication documentation or assault not restraint.
Question 2 of 5
The health care provider prescribes haloperidol 10 mg for a client with severe psychosis but the client refuses the medication. Which nursing action is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Every individual has the right to refuse medical treatment including medications as long as they are competent to make that decision. It is essential to respect the client's autonomy and right to make decisions about their own health care. The nurse should document the refusal inform the healthcare provider and explore the reasons behind the refusal if possible. Discharging for nonadherence using restraints or coercive statements violate ethical principles and patient rights.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to administer naloxone 0.4 mg IV bolus to a client who has opioid-induced respiratory depression. Available is naloxone injection 0.2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2 mL
Rationale: Amount to administer =
Total dose required (0.4 mg) ÷ Concentration (0.2 mg/mL) = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL of naloxone.
Question 5 of 5
The client with terminal lung cancer says to the nurse 'I really want to see my first grandchild born before I die. Is that too much to ask?' Which stage of grieving will the nurse document the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client’s desire to live for a specific event reflects bargaining negotiating with fate to delay death. Anger acceptance and depression do not fit this expression.