ATI RN
Behavioral Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The term 'standards of care' refers to expectations of nursing performance. Standards of care are developed from which of the following? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which technique will best communicate to a patient that the nurse is interested in listening?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
During an interview, a patient attempts to shift the focus from self to the nurse by asking personal questions. The nurse should respond by saying:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Manic patient is busy to eat, what is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A manic patient’s high energy and distractibility often lead to neglecting basic needs like eating. Option B informs the patient of a consequence (nasogastric tube) if refusal persists, balancing autonomy with care escalation. Option A is exaggerated and threatening, Option C is grammatically unclear and coercive, and Option D dismisses the nurse’s responsibility to ensure nutrition.