ATI RN
Mental Health ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nurse Tuan worked with a client three weeks ago to get them set up with a community-based mental health-care treatment plan to help with the client's diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Tuan decides to make a follow-up call to the client to ask them how they're doing. What step in the nursing process does Tuan's action represent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: evaluation. Evaluation is the step in the nursing process where the nurse assesses the client's response to the implemented plan of care to determine if the goals were met and if any modifications are needed. In this scenario, Nurse Tuan is following up with the client to assess how they are doing after the community-based mental health-care treatment plan was put in place. This action allows Tuan to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and make any necessary adjustments. Incorrect Choices: A: Assessment is the step where data is collected and analyzed to identify the client's problems and needs. This step precedes the implementation of the treatment plan. C: Implementation is the step where the nurse puts the plan of care into action. Tuan has already implemented the plan and is now assessing its effectiveness. D: Planning is the step where the nurse develops a comprehensive plan of care based on the assessment data. Tuan has already completed this step by setting up the community-based mental health-care
Question 2 of 5
An advanced practice nurse observes a novice nurse expressing irritability regarding a patient with a long history of alcoholism and suspects the new nurse is experiencing countertransference. Which comment by the new nurse confirms this suspicion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it indicates a personal connection and emotional reaction from the nurse due to her past experiences with alcoholic parents, suggesting countertransference. Choice A focuses on the patient's denial, not the nurse's reaction. Choice C pertains to the patient's lack of goals, not the nurse's feelings. Choice D relates to the patient's comment about the nurse, not the nurse's emotional response. In summary, B is correct as it directly reflects the nurse's personal history impacting her feelings towards the patient, while the other choices do not address the nurse's emotional reaction.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old child has been admitted to the hospital after an automobile accident. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate when discussing the type of behavior the parents can expect their child to display while hospitalized?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Your child may seem unduly anxious in the presence of strangers. This response is most appropriate as it aligns with the typical behavior of young children who have experienced a traumatic event like an automobile accident. Children at this age may exhibit increased anxiety and fear when around unfamiliar individuals due to the stress and uncertainty of their situation. This behavior is a common reaction to trauma. Choice A is incorrect because while changes in appearance may impact the child, it is not the most immediate concern in this scenario. Choice C is incorrect as guilt feelings are less likely to be prominent in a 3-year-old child. Choice D is also incorrect as mood swings are not the primary behavior expected in this situation, and the statement lacks specificity compared to the appropriate response.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been placed in seclusion because the client has been deemed a danger to others. Which is the priority nursing intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because maintaining contact and assuring the client that seclusion will maintain their safety is the priority nursing intervention for a client deemed a danger to others. This intervention helps build trust, reduce anxiety, and promote a therapeutic relationship. A: Having little contact with the client may increase feelings of isolation and exacerbate the client's distress. B: Providing privacy is important, but in this case, ensuring the client's safety is the priority over maintaining confidentiality. D: Teaching relaxation techniques and coping strategies is beneficial, but it is not the immediate priority when the client is in seclusion due to being a danger to others.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is working as part of the interdisciplinary staff of a psychiatric inpatient facility who are developing discharge plans for a patient who requires alternative housing arrangements. The patient will be referred to a personal care home. When explaining this housing arrangement to the patient, which of the following would the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because personal care homes typically house a small number of residents (6-10 people) and provide 24-hour supervision by health care attendants. This option aligns with the concept of personal care homes offering a more intimate and personalized level of care compared to larger facilities. Choice A is incorrect because personal care homes are not typically run by families, and the level of supervision provided is more formal and professional. Choice B is incorrect as personal care homes do not usually involve residents living in apartments with roommates. Choice C is incorrect because personal care homes typically do not house 50 people together and provide more personalized care in smaller groups.