ATI RN
ATI Proctored Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with a group of clients diagnosed with schizophrenia in a community setting. Which of the following would least likely be a priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Managing psychosis. In a community setting, the priority is typically to support clients in functioning well in their daily lives and improving their overall well-being. While managing psychosis is important, it may not be the immediate priority as the focus is on holistic care, quality of life, instilling hope, and preventing relapse. Managing psychosis can be addressed through medication and therapy, but the primary goal in a community setting is to help clients live fulfilling lives and maintain stability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the outcomes for a client diagnosed with complex somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following would the nurse most likely identify as interfering with achievement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse would identify option B as interfering with achievement because addressing overall issues can be overwhelming and vague, making it difficult to measure progress effectively. Stating outcomes in realistic terms (A) is important for setting achievable goals. Indicating small successes (C) allows for incremental progress tracking. Identifying outcomes for specific behaviors (D) helps in defining clear targets for intervention. In summary, option B lacks specificity and may hinder the client's progress by not providing clear direction for goal attainment.
Question 3 of 5
While caring for an 88-year-old client suspected of having dementia, the nurse assesses the client for a common delusional thought. Which of the following would the nurse interpret as a common delusion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: My roommate keeps stealing my clothes. This delusion is common in dementia patients, involving paranoia and mistrust. It is plausible and related to daily life, making it more likely in dementia. Choices A, B, and C are grandiose and persecutory delusions, which are less common in dementia and more characteristic of other mental health conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about the types of abuse. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify stalking as a crime of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Intimidation. Stalking is a crime that involves persistent and unwanted attention, behavior, or contact that instills fear or intimidation in the victim. Stalking is not necessarily always accompanied by physical violence (choice A), jealousy (choice C), or fear (choice D). Intimidation, on the other hand, accurately captures the coercive and fear-inducing nature of stalking behavior. Stalking behavior aims to control, scare, or manipulate the victim through persistent unwanted contact and surveillance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working at the clinic is teaching a group of clients who are pregnant on the use of nonpharmacological pain management. Which of the following statements by the nurse is an appropriate description of the use of hypnosis during labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale for correct answer (B): Hypnosis promotes increased control of pain perception by helping the individual focus on positive suggestions and imagery, reducing the perception of pain during contractions. By using hypnosis, the pregnant individual can learn to manage and cope with labor pain more effectively. Summary of incorrect choices: A: Biofeedback is a separate technique from hypnosis, focusing on monitoring and controlling physiological responses. C: Therapeutic touch is a different nonpharmacological pain management technique that involves the use of touch to promote relaxation, not specifically related to hypnosis. D: While hypnosis can provide guidance and suggestions, its primary focus is on enhancing control over pain perception rather than solely minimizing pain.