ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at a college campus mental health counseling center is caring for a student who just failed an examination. The student spends the session berating the teacher and the course. The nurse should recognize this behavior as which of the following defense mechanisms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Projection involves attributing one’s own feelings or faults to others.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client whose provider will discharge him to an extended-care nursing facility. The client asks the nurse why he has to go "to that place." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging discussion allows the client to express concerns and ensures they are informed about their care plan.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who is receiving treatment following a situational crisis. Which of the following assessments by the nurse is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing for psychotic thinking is the highest priority as it determines if the client is at risk for harm to self or others.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a community education course about the physical complications related to substance use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the primary cause of liver cirrhosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic alcohol use is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis due to its toxic effects on liver cells.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The nurse should plan to make which of the following room assignments for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: A private room close to the nursing station. This is the best option because it allows for close monitoring and quick access to the client in case of any escalating behaviors. Being close to the nursing station also provides a sense of security and support for the client.
Choice A is incorrect because although a private room is preferred, being in a quiet location on the unit may not allow for immediate monitoring by the nursing staff.
Choice B is incorrect because placing the client with a roommate who has similar symptoms can potentially exacerbate the situation and increase the risk of conflict or escalation.
Choice D is incorrect because seclusion should only be used as a last resort when all other options have been exhausted and when the client poses a danger to themselves or others. It is not appropriate for managing a client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder.