ATI RN
Behavioral Health Certification for Nurses Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse uses a variety of therapeutic communication skills when working with patients. Which of the following is a therapeutic goal that can be accomplished through the use of therapeutic communication skills?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic communication aims to understand the client's perspective, making assessing their perception of a problem a key goal. It also facilitates identifying client concerns, expressing emotions, and guiding toward a plan, but assessing perception is foundational. Choice A is more directive, C focuses on emotion control rather than exploration, and D skips to action without client input.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse asks the patient, 'What was it like for you when you first knew you had no place to go?' The patient looks down and pauses for quite some time. Which action by the nurse is most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client is fearful and reluctant to talk. Which of the following techniques is most effective when trying to engage the client in interaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Spirituality is especially important in helping people cope primarily for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 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.