ATI RN
Assessing Health Behavior Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse says, 'I am the only one who truly understands this patient. Other staff members are too critical.' The nurse's statement indicates
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When the role of the nurse and the role of the patient shift, boundary blurring may arise. In this situation the nurse is becoming overinvolved with the patient as a probable result of unrecognized countertransference. When boundary issues occur, the need for supervision exists. The situation does not describe sexual harassment. Data are not present to suggest positive regard or advocacy.
Question 2 of 5
When a female Mexican American patient and a female nurse sit together, the patient often holds the nurse's hand. The patient also links arms with the nurse when they walk. The nurse is uncomfortable with this behavior. Which analysis is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. The patient states, 'I feel like I am out of control when I eat.' What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
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 bulimia nervosa. The patient states, 'I am afraid that I will never be able to control my eating.' What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The patient reports hearing voices telling them to harm themselves. What is the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.