ATI RN
Behavioral Health Certification for Nurses Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to conduct an admission assessment interview with a Mexican American client. During the interview, the nurse should respect the client’s culture through which behavior?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse prepares to administer a scheduled injection of haloperidol decanoate (Haldol depot) to an outpatient with schizophrenia As the nurse swabs the site, the patient shouts, 'Stop! I don’t want to take that medicine anymore I hate the side effects' Select the nurse’s best action
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A patient diagnosed with major depression has lost pounds in one month, has chronic low self-esteem, and a plan for suicide The patient has taken an antidepressant medication for week Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 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.