ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health 2023 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing the care of a client who has a substance use disorder with a staff nurse. Which of the following statements by the staff nurse should the charge nurse identify as countertransference?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Comparing the client to a brother shows personal emotional projection, indicating countertransference. Other statements reflect observation, boundaries, or opinion, not personal bias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and states that they have given away their personal belongings. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This open-ended question invites the client to share feelings safely, showing empathy. 'Why' may feel judgmental, minimizing feelings dismisses severity, and suggesting a group is premature without rapport.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who begins yelling and pacing around the room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Identifying stressors (
A) helps de-escalate by addressing causes, and short sentences (
B) aid communication. Loud voices (
C), restraints (
D), and confronting (E) escalate tension.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a client who has moderate anxiety about what to expect after their upcoming cardiac catheterization. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using short, simple sentences ensures comprehension without overwhelming an anxious client. Detailed explanations may increase anxiety, avoiding questions hinders engagement, and a long video may be too much to process.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing active auditory hallucinations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Focusing on reality-based activities distracts and grounds the client. Denying reality invalidates, avoiding questions limits assessment, and sympathy alone doesn’t manage symptoms.