ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client at 36 weeks gestation has just delivered a stillborn baby. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "You may hold your baby as long as you want." This statement allows the client to process the loss by spending time with their baby. It promotes bonding, closure, and helps in the grieving process.
Choice A is inappropriate as it shifts focus from the client to the nurse.
Choice C may not be what the client desires and may not address their immediate needs.
Choice D is insensitive, dismissive, and invalidates the client's emotions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Delayed language skills, repetitive behaviors, and a need for routines are common in autism spectrum disorder.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who tells the nurse that she does not want any more children. The client asks which birth control method the nurse would recommend. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing a range of options allows for shared decision-making based on the client’s needs and preferences.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and malnutrition. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to improve the client's nutritional status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Sit with the client during meals and snacks. This action promotes a therapeutic relationship and provides emotional support, which can help increase the client's motivation to eat. The nurse can also monitor the client's food intake and provide encouragement. Enrolling the client in a nutritional class (
A) may not address the immediate need for support during meals. Weighing the client daily (
B) is important for monitoring progress but does not directly address the client's emotional needs. Consulting with a chaplain (
C) may be beneficial for spiritual support but does not address the client's nutritional needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about alcohol tolerance with a newly admitted client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale for
Choice C being correct: The statement "I will develop a decreased physical response to alcohol" indicates an understanding of alcohol tolerance, where the body requires more alcohol to achieve the same effects. This demonstrates comprehension of the concept.
Summary of why other choices are incorrect:
A: Incorrect. Alcohol tolerance does not produce physical changes when alcohol is not ingested.
B: Incorrect. Alcohol tolerance does not affect the response to opiates.
D: Incorrect. Alcohol tolerance is not a medical emergency and is not solely a result of withdrawal.