ATI RN
Behavioral Questions for Nurse Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client who had agreed to be hospitalized for depression problems has decided that now she wants to leave the hospital. The mental health staff caring for her realizes that at present she can legally
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement shows a nurse has empathy for a patient who made a suicide attempt?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Empathy involves understanding and reflecting the patient’s perspective and feelings. Option A acknowledges the patient’s emotional state without judgment or shifting focus to the nurse’s feelings. Option B centers the nurse’s emotions, Option C assumes a problem-solving role rather than empathizing, and Option D minimizes the patient’s experience, which is non-therapeutic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse explains to the family of a mentally ill patient how a nurse-patient relationship differs from social relationships. Which is the best explanation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A community mental health nurse has worked with a patient for 3 years but is moving out of the city and terminates the relationship. When a novice nurse begins work with this patient, what is the starting point for the relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
While talking with a patient diagnosed with major depression, a nurse notices the patient is unable to maintain eye contact. The patient’s chin lowers to the chest, while the patient looks at the floor. Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.