ATI RN
Behavioral Health Certification for Nurses Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. The patient states, 'I feel overwhelmed by the smallest things.' What is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient presents to the emergency department with mixed psychiatric symptoms. The admission nurse suspects the symptoms may be the result of a medical problem. Lab results show elevated BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine. What is the nurse's next best action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The patient states, 'I feel like everything is falling apart, and I can't keep up anymore.' Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is in the manic phase. The patient is exhibiting rapid speech, racing thoughts, and impulsive behavior. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse assesses a confused older adult. The nurse experiences sadness and reflects, 'This patient is like one of my grandparents "¦ so helpless.' Which response is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.