ATI RN
Behavioral Health Certification for Nurses Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia believes a local minister stirred evil spirits The patient threatens to bomb a local church The psychiatrist notifies the minister Select the answer with the correct rationale The psychiatrist:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assesses an older adult patient brought to the emergency department by a family member. The patient was wandering outside saying, I cant find my way home. The patient is confused and unable to answer questions. Select the nurses best action.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When the patient (primary source) is unable to provide information due to confusion, secondary sources such as family members should be utilized. Option D is the best action as it ensures the nurse gathers critical data efficiently from the family member, who likely knows the patient’s history. Option A is impractical since the patient cannot answer, Option B unnecessarily escalates the task beyond the staff nurse’s scope, and Option C is irrelevant as a mental health advocate isn’t needed for this assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse prepares to assess a new patient who moved to the United States from Central America three years ago. After introductions, what is the nurses next comment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient shows no facial expression when engaging in a game with peers during an outing at a park. The nurse uses which of the following terms when documenting the patient's affect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Common terms used in assessing affect include blunted affect: showing little or a slow-to-respond facial expression; broad affect: displaying a full range of emotional expressions; flat affect: showing no facial expression; inappropriate affect: displaying a facial expression that is incongruent with mood or situation, often silly or giddy regardless of circumstances; restricted affect: displaying one type of expression, usually serious or somber.
Question 5 of 5
Knowing that relationships with others are significant to mental health, the nurse effectively assesses a patient's family relationships through which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.