ATI RN
Behavioral Health Certification for Nurses Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. The patient reports excessive worry about work, family, and health. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The patient is exhibiting negative symptoms, such as lack of motivation and limited speech. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient tells the nurse, 'I know that I should reduce the stress in my life, but I have no idea where to start.' What would be the best initial nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this case, the nurse lacks information about what stressors the patient is coping with or about what coping skills are already possessed. Further assessment is indicated before potential solutions can be explored. Suggesting exploration of the stress facing the patient is the only option that involves further assessment rather than suggesting a particular intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A patient fearfully runs from chair to chair crying, 'They're coming! They're coming!' The patient does not follow the staff's directions or respond to verbal interventions. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patient experiencing panic-level anxiety is at high risk for injury related to increased non-goal-directed motor activity, distorted perceptions, and disordered thoughts. Data are not present to support a nursing diagnosis of self-care deficit or disturbed thought processes. The patient may have fear, but the risk for injury has a higher priority.
Question 5 of 5
A patient experiences a sudden episode of severe anxiety. Of these medications in the patient's medical record, which is most appropriate to give as a pm anxiolytic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.