ATI RN
Psychiatric Nurse Certification Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following are characteristics of assertive communication (select all that apply)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is admitted into a mental health unit screaming and kicking. Although this patient is acting out, she also is verbalizing that her leg is hurting. What type of planning would benefit this patient the most?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The LPN/LVN, assisting in the preparation of the care plan of the elderly patient with moderate cognitive impairment, should plan the goals to be (Select one that does not apply):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Karen Ann, a patient on the mental health unit, is in the bathroom with the door locked. She was admitted to the unit as a result of her psychotic behavior. The mental health nurse is asking her to come out and take her medication. The patient responds by stating, There is nothing wrong with my behavior. I dont need any medication. I dont know why everyone is so upset. Her response indicates that the defense mechanism being used is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who has survived a motor vehicle accident has just learned that the passenger in the car has died. The survivor is unable to recall being in the car. The nurse on duty realizes that this is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.