ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam f24 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A newly licensed nurse is applying prescribed wrist restraints on a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quick-release ties prioritize safety for emergency removal. Checking every 2 hours, securing to the bed frame, and ensuring two-finger space are correct practices, not the alternatives.
Question 2 of 5
When describing the continuum of care for mental health, which would the nurse identify as the primary goal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The least restrictive environment promotes independence and normalcy, the primary goal. Crisis care, case management, and coordination support this but aren’t the overarching aim.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who has schizophrenia. Suddenly the client states, 'I'm frightened. Do you hear that? The voices are telling me to do terrible things.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking what the voices say assesses potential risks (e.g., harm) while showing empathy, aiding safety planning. Denying voices dismisses the client’s reality, questioning causes may confuse, and commanding control is ineffective for hallucinations.
Question 4 of 5
After being scolded by his supervisor at work, a man comes home and punches several holes in his walls and yells at his significant other. Which of the following defense mechanisms does this scenario depict?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Displacement redirects emotions from the supervisor (source) to safer targets (walls, partner). Projection attributes feelings to others, denial rejects reality, and passive-aggression expresses hostility indirectly, none matching the overt redirection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client asks, 'I am not sure why I need to have a relapse plan.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A relapse plan identifies early symptoms and actions to prevent worsening, supporting recovery. Coping strategies, housing needs, or hospitalization are partial or secondary aspects.