ATI RN
Behavioral Health Nurse Certification Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the desirable outcome for the orientation stage of a nurse-patient relationship? The patient will demonstrate behaviors that indicate:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The patient says, My marriage is just great. My spouse and I always agree. The nurse observes the patient’s foot moving continuously as the patient twirls a shirt button. The conclusion the nurse can draw is that the patient’s communication is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
When a female Mexican American patient and a female nurse sit together, the patient often holds the nurse’s hand. The patient also links arms with the nurse when they walk. The nurse is uncomfortable with this behavior. Which analysis is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Mr. Ali believes that the nurse and doctor are talking about him; this could best be described as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 'Delusion of reference' (D) occurs when someone falsely believes neutral events or conversations (e.g., nurse and doctor talking) refer to them. Obsession (A) involves persistent unwanted thoughts, Idea of influence (B) suggests external control over one’s mind, and Delusion of persecution (C) involves belief in harm or conspiracy—only D fits the scenario.
Question 5 of 5
In the famous 'Little Albert' study by Watson & Rayner, they attempted to condition in him, a fear of his pet white rat. This was done by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.