ATI RN
Behavioral Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
In a team meeting a nurse says, 'I’m concerned about whether we are behaving ethically by using restraint to prevent one patient from self-mutilation, while the care plan for another self-mutilating patient requires one-on-one supervision' Which ethical principle most clearly applies to this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which individual diagnosed with a mental illness may need involuntary hospitalization? An individual:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient states, 'I’m not worth anything I have negative thoughts about myself I feel anxious and shaky all the time Sometimes I feel so sad that I want to go to sleep and never wake up' Which nursing intervention should have the highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
When a new patient is hospitalized, a nurse takes the patient on a tour, explains rules of the unit, and discusses the daily schedule. The nurse is engaged in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Milieu management involves creating a safe, therapeutic environment, which includes orienting the patient to the unit, rules, and schedule (Option C). Counseling (Option A) focuses on problem-solving, health teaching (Option B) provides education on health topics, and psychobiological intervention (Option D) involves medication management—none align with the described actions.
Question 5 of 5
During the assessment, the nurse asks the client to describe his problems. The purpose of this question is to obtain information about the client's
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.