ATI RN
Behavioral Health Nurse Certification Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse driving home after work comes upon a serious automobile accident. The driver gets out of the car with no apparent physical injuries. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect from the driver immediately after this event? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Difficulty using a cell phone. After a serious automobile accident, the driver may experience shock or disorientation, affecting fine motor skills and cognitive function. This can result in difficulty using a cell phone. Long-term memory losses (B) are not immediate post-accident symptoms. Fecal incontinence (C) is not a common immediate response to an accident. Rapid speech (D) is more likely a sign of anxiety or stress, but not necessarily an immediate effect of the accident. Therefore, the most likely finding would be difficulty using a cell phone due to shock or disorientation.
Question 2 of 5
During a support group, a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "Sometimes I feel sad that I will never have a good job like my brother. Then I dwell on it and maybe I should not." Select the nurse leader's best comment to facilitate discussion of this issue.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it encourages sharing experiences within the group, promoting peer support and empathy. This approach validates the patient's feelings and helps them feel understood. Choice A could be seen as minimizing the patient's emotions. Choice C might suggest that feeling sad is solely due to the mental disorder. Choice D could lead to assumptions and may not address the patient's specific concerns effectively. Overall, choice B fosters a supportive and engaging environment for discussing difficult emotions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is requesting information about assisted death (euthanasia). Understanding the ethical considerations of assisted death, what does the nurse know?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
How might abuse and violence impact an individual emotionally?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following is a result of federal legislation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Commitment laws changed in the early 1970s, making it more difficult to commit people for mental health treatment against their will. Deinstitutionalization accomplished the release of individuals from long-term stays in state institutions. Deinstitutionalization also had negative effects in that some mentally ill persons are subjected to the revolving door effect, which may limit care for mentally ill persons.