ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has depression observes the client comes to breakfast freshly bathed, wearing clean clothes, and with combed and styled hair. Which of the following responses by the nurse is therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A neutral, observational statement acknowledges the client’s effort without assuming improvement.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse observes a client's spouse sitting alone in the waiting room crying. When approached, the spouse says, "I am really concerned about my husband." Which of the following is a therapeutic nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the spouse to verbalize concerns supports therapeutic communication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a mood disorder to determine his readiness for discharge. Which of the following statements by the client indicates he is ready for discharge?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adherence to medication and awareness of emergency contacts indicate readiness for discharge.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse asks a client who is suicidal to make a safety contract, but the client declines. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A client who refuses a safety contract is at high risk, requiring constant supervision to ensure safety.