ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Nursing 12601 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client asks the nurse how long it will take before the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant medication will be effective. Which reply is most accurate and therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SSRIs typically take 2-3 weeks for noticeable effects, making C accurate and therapeutic by setting realistic expectations and encouraging adherence. A is inaccurate and dismissive, B relies on belief, and D is false as SSRIs don’t work instantly.
Question 2 of 5
A client in a children's mental health behavioral center says, 'I got five tickets today!' The nurse knows giving tickets to children for good behavior and not giving them for poor behavior is which type of therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Behavioral therapy involves modifying behaviors through reinforcement, such as giving tickets for good behavior and withholding them for poor behavior, as described in the scenario. Individual psychotherapy focuses on exploring thoughts and feelings through talk therapy, not rewards. Reality Therapy emphasizes personal responsibility and goal-setting, not token systems. Cognitive Therapy targets negative thought patterns, not direct behavior modification via rewards.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing instructor is teaching students about self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-help groups like AA are peer-led, with members running meetings without formal leaders, making A correct. Education (
B) is secondary to support, professionals don’t lead (
C), and confidentiality is expected (
D).
Question 4 of 5
A nursing student is learning about the various types of treatment settings for clients with mental health disorders. Which client is suitable for psychiatric transitional care services?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transitional care suits clients like the adult male with chronic schizophrenia, aiding community reintegration post-hospitalization. Acute mania (
A) and overdose (
B) require inpatient care, and respiratory issues (
C) need medical, not psychiatric, services.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to discharge a client from an inpatient mental health facility. A client's ability to remain in the community is closely related to what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A stable, supportive living environment is critical for community reintegration, impacting mental health management. Food bank use (
B), social events (
C), and neighborhood watch (
D) are less directly related.