ATI RN
Proctored ATI Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse do to locate credible sources of research in order to practice evidence-based interventions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because accessing professional databases like CINAHL ensures access to peer-reviewed research articles and studies. These databases are specifically designed to provide credible and evidence-based information for healthcare professionals. Asking a supervisor (A) may be helpful but may not guarantee access to reputable sources. Performing a Wikipedia search (C) is not recommended as it is not a reliable source for evidence-based practice. Asking a librarian (D) may be useful in guiding the nurse on how to effectively search and utilize professional databases like CINAHL, but the nurse should ultimately rely on accessing these databases directly for credible sources.
Question 2 of 5
Walking down the aisle of a local grocery store, a nurse encounters a client the nurse has recently cared for on an inpatient psychiatric setting. Which is the appropriate reaction by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because making eye contact and responding if the client engages maintains professionalism and acknowledges the client's presence without compromising confidentiality. It shows respect and empathy, which are important in nursing practice. A: Inquiring about the client's well-being can breach confidentiality and may not be appropriate in a public setting. B: Ignoring the client can be seen as rude and may harm the therapeutic relationship. C: Talking to the client without using names may still breach confidentiality and does not fully acknowledge the client's presence.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assigned to ACT should explain the program's treatment goal as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it accurately describes the treatment goal of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs. ACT aims to provide intensive treatment and support for mentally ill individuals to help them live successfully in the community. This involves a comprehensive approach that includes medication management, therapy, and other services tailored to each individual's needs. Choice A is incorrect because ACT is not solely focused on maintaining abstinence from alcohol and other substances of abuse. Choice B is incorrect as it describes a different type of program for mentally ill patients in need of stabilization, not necessarily those in the community. Choice C is incorrect as it specifically mentions incarcerated inmates, which is not a focus of ACT programs designed for community living.
Question 4 of 5
Which technique will best communicate to a patient that the nurse is interested in listening?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Restating a feeling or thought the patient has expressed. This technique, known as reflective listening, shows active listening and empathy towards the patient. By restating the patient's feelings or thoughts, the nurse demonstrates understanding and encourages further communication. This approach validates the patient's emotions and promotes a therapeutic relationship. Choice B (Asking a direct question) may come off as interrogative and can feel less empathetic. Choice C (Making a judgment) can be perceived as dismissive or critical, hindering open communication. Choice D (Saying "I understand what you're saying") may seem insincere unless followed by specific examples of understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the American Nurses Association's Statement on Psychiatric Nursing Practice published in 1967, which sanctioned the involvement of psychiatric-mental health nurses in the provision of holistic nursing care. Integrating knowledge of the various theories and views of mental health and illness, the nurse identifies which of the following as most strongly linked to this holistic approach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Florence Nightingale emphasized holistic care in her publication "Notes on Nursing." 2. She advocated for considering physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of patients' well-being. 3. This aligns with the holistic approach endorsed by the American Nurses Association in 1967. 4. Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory focuses on unconscious processes, not holistic care. 5. Hildegarde Peplau's theory emphasizes nurse-patient relationships, not specifically holistic care. 6. Clifford Beers' work focuses on his personal experience with mental illness, not holistic care. Summary: Florence Nightingale's "Notes on Nursing" is the correct choice as it aligns with the holistic approach endorsed by the American Nurses Association in 1967. Other options do not directly relate to holistic care.