ATI RN
Mental Health ATI RN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with end-stage alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver is hesitant to talk about the illness and the impending loss of life from their alcohol use disorder. Which action by the nurse can promote the client's ability to express their feelings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Active listening and silence create a supportive environment for the client to express emotions at their pace. Confronting denial referring to a chaplain or suggesting acceptance may hinder open communication.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working with another nurse in the emergency department (ED) when a client comes in stating they have been raped during a date. Which statement made by the other nurse privately requires immediate correction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement is highly inappropriate and victim-blaming implying the client’s clothing caused the assault. Nurses must provide empathetic non-judgmental care. The other statements reflect support understanding of consent or client concerns and do not require correction.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse working in an outpatient clinic is performing an intake assessment for a female client. Which priority question will the nurse ask the client as part of the initial assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing safety identifies risks like domestic violence a critical priority. Financial substance use and medical care questions are secondary to immediate safety concerns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing a client's history and physical examination. Which of the following information should the nurse consider subjective data?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data refers to information provided by the client that cannot be directly observed or measured by the nurse such as nausea. Objective data like blood pressure cyanosis and petechiae can be observed or measured. Nausea relies on the client’s self-report making it subjective.
Question 5 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.