ATI RN
Behavioral Health Nurse Certification Questions
Question 1 of 5
While conducting the initial interview with a patient in crisis, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because speaking in short, concise sentences helps the patient focus and process information effectively during a crisis. It allows for clear communication and reduces confusion. Choice B is incorrect as conveying urgency may escalate the patient's distress. Choice C is incorrect as time limits can add pressure and hinder trust-building. Choice D is incorrect as it may create a power dynamic that can be intimidating for the patient.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse driving home after work comes upon a serious automobile accident. The driver gets out of the car with no apparent physical injuries. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect from the driver immediately after this event? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Difficulty using a cell phone. After a serious automobile accident, the driver may experience shock or disorientation, affecting fine motor skills and cognitive function. This can result in difficulty using a cell phone. Long-term memory losses (B) are not immediate post-accident symptoms. Fecal incontinence (C) is not a common immediate response to an accident. Rapid speech (D) is more likely a sign of anxiety or stress, but not necessarily an immediate effect of the accident. Therefore, the most likely finding would be difficulty using a cell phone due to shock or disorientation.
Question 3 of 5
Guidelines followed by the leader of a therapeutic group include focusing on recognizing dysfunctional behavior and thinking patterns, followed by identifying and practicing more adaptive alternate behaviors and thinking. Which theory is evident by this approach?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Cognitive-behavioral. This approach emphasizes the connection between thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. By focusing on recognizing dysfunctional behavior and thinking patterns and practicing more adaptive alternatives, the leader is applying cognitive restructuring and behavioral techniques, which are central to cognitive-behavioral theory. Choice A (Behavioral) focuses solely on observable behaviors without addressing thoughts. Choice B (Interpersonal) emphasizes relationships rather than cognitive restructuring. Choice C (Psychodynamic) focuses on unconscious processes and childhood experiences, not the explicit cognitive and behavioral changes seen in the given approach.
Question 4 of 5
During a support group, a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "Sometimes I feel sad that I will never have a good job like my brother. Then I dwell on it and maybe I should not." Select the nurse leader's best comment to facilitate discussion of this issue.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it encourages sharing experiences within the group, promoting peer support and empathy. This approach validates the patient's feelings and helps them feel understood. Choice A could be seen as minimizing the patient's emotions. Choice C might suggest that feeling sad is solely due to the mental disorder. Choice D could lead to assumptions and may not address the patient's specific concerns effectively. Overall, choice B fosters a supportive and engaging environment for discussing difficult emotions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is requesting information about assisted death (euthanasia). Understanding the ethical considerations of assisted death, what does the nurse know?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.