ATI RN
Mental Health Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates the best understanding of nonverbal communication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
When should healthcare professionals be most alert to the possibility of communication errors resulting in harm to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Healthcare professionals should be most alert to the possibility of communication errors resulting in harm to the patient during change of shift reports. This is a critical time when information is transferred between healthcare providers, and any errors in communication during this handover can lead to adverse outcomes for the patient.
Question 3 of 5
Therapeutic communication is the foundation of a patient-centered interview. Which of the following techniques is not considered therapeutic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking 'why' questions is not considered a therapeutic technique in patient-centered communication as it can make patients feel defensive or judged. 'Why' questions may imply criticism or put the patient on the spot, potentially hindering open and honest communication. Instead, focusing on open-ended questions that encourage patients to express their feelings and thoughts without feeling judged or interrogated is more conducive to therapeutic communication.
Question 4 of 5
Carolina is surprised when her patient does not show for a regularly scheduled appointment. When contacted, the patient states, <I don't need to come see you anymore. I have found a therapy app on my phone that I love.= How should Carolina respond to this news?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement demonstrates a well-structured attempt at limit setting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice A, 'Hitting me when you are angry is unacceptable,' demonstrates a well-structured attempt at limit setting because it clearly defines the unacceptable behavior without ambiguity. This statement sets a clear boundary and clearly communicates the consequence for the behavior. In contrast, choices B, C, and D are less effective in setting limits as they are either vague expectations or commands without specific consequences for crossing the limit.