ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse enters the room of a client who becomes verbally abusive. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Speaking calmly helps de-escalate aggression.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is speaking to the mother of a 16-year-old male adolescent. The mother has concerns about her son. Which of the following statements by the mother should indicate to the nurse that the adolescent is at risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A close connection to someone who has died by suicide is a known risk factor for adolescent suicide.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is sitting with a client who has schizophrenia. The client whispers to the nurse, “I'm being kept in this prison against my will. Please try to get me out.” Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reassuring the client while maintaining the reality of the situation helps manage delusional thoughts.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a hospital is caring for a client who has agoraphobia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the goals of treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. This statement indicates understanding of the exposure therapy approach for agoraphobia, where the client gradually exposes themselves to feared situations. Sitting on a park bench signifies a step towards facing open spaces.
Choice B involves group therapy, which may not directly address agoraphobia.
Choice C with a book club does not specifically target agoraphobia.
Choice D suggests avoidance, which can reinforce fear.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is speaking to a group of acute care nurses about domestic violence. Which of the following statements by one of the acute care nurses indicates a need for clarification?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it is a misconception about abusers. Abusers often have low self-esteem and use power and control to compensate. They do not typically have high self-esteem.
Choice A is correct as abusers often isolate their partners.
Choice B is accurate as abusers may lack social skills and supports.
Choice C is also correct as many abusers use intimidation to exert power.
Therefore, the statement in choice D is inaccurate and requires clarification.