ATI RN
Behavioral Questions for Nurse Questions
Question 1 of 5
Placing a client in restraints before using other methods of intervention violates which of the client's rights?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The least restrictive environment means that the client must be free of restraint or seclusion unless it is necessary. Less restrictive treatments must be tried and found to be ineffective before more restrictive measures can be used. It is not necessary for the client to provide informed consent for restraints to be used when appropriate. A client may not refuse restraints if they are to be used when appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse explains to the family of a mentally ill patient how a nurse-patient relationship differs from social relationships. Which is the best explanation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A community mental health nurse has worked with a patient for 3 years but is moving out of the city and terminates the relationship. When a novice nurse begins work with this patient, what is the starting point for the relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
While talking with a patient diagnosed with major depression, a nurse notices the patient is unable to maintain eye contact. The patient’s chin lowers to the chest, while the patient looks at the floor. Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with acute depression states, God is punishing me for my past sins. What is the nurse’s most therapeutic response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.