ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse has described the behavioral health unit being based on milieu therapy to a client. The client asks, 'How is a unit which has milieu therapy different from other hospital units?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Milieu therapy is an approach where the entire environment, including staff interactions, group activities, and structure, contributes to the therapeutic experience. Itβs not limited to acute stabilization, specific illnesses, or long-term care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit is caring for a client whose plan of care includes learning work-related skills. Which of the following members of the interprofessional team is appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occupational therapists help clients develop skills needed for daily life and work, making them ideal for work-related skill training. Others focus on different aspects of care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who has a substance use disorder. Which of the following client behaviors indicates that the nurse has successfully evoked the client's motivation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expressing confidence in change due to family support shows personal motivation and commitment to recovery. Other behaviors are preparatory or indicate resistance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in physical restraints after demonstrating aggressive behavior. Which of the following criteria must be met before the nurse can remove the restraints?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restraints should be removed as soon as the client is calm and no longer poses a threat to themselves or others. Remorse is not required, anger alone does not justify restraints, and provider presence is not mandatory for removal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was removed from their family home as a child due to neglect. Which of the following terms is used to signify this occurrence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) describe traumatic events like neglect, with lifelong health impacts. SMI, MLPS, and SE model do not apply to childhood trauma.