ATI RN
Behavioral Health Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client underwent a procedure before the nurse verified the client's signature on the consent form. The client actually did not sign the form before the procedure. If the client is dissatisfied with the outcome of the procedure and files a suit against the health-care team, which kind of case can the client file?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Battery involves harmful or unwarranted contact with a client. False imprisonment is defined as the unjustifiable detention of a client such as the inappropriate use of restraint or seclusion. Negligence is an unintentional tort that involves causing harm by failing to do what a reasonable and prudent person would do in similar circumstances. Clients or families can file malpractice lawsuits in any case of injury, loss, or death.
Question 2 of 5
Which behavior shows that a nurse values autonomy? The nurse:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient discloses several concerns and associated feelings. If the nurse wants to seek clarification, which comment would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which principle should guide the nurse in determining the extent of silence to use during patient interview sessions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a severely depressed client who has just been admitted to the in-client psychiatric unit. Which of the following is a PRIORITY of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.