ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a community mental health clinic is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should encourage participation in cognitive behavioral family therapy in response to which of the following client statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because cognitive behavioral family therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. By wanting to change the way they react to family problems, the client is demonstrating a readiness to engage in cognitive restructuring and behavioral change.
Choice B is incorrect as it pertains more to individual therapy exploring past experiences.
Choice C is incorrect as it focuses on improving understanding of boundaries, which is not the primary goal of cognitive behavioral family therapy.
Choice D is incorrect because it emphasizes awareness of feelings rather than addressing reactive behaviors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the caregiver of an older adult client who has Alzheimer’s disease and is being cared for at home. The client wanders at night and has a history of previous falls. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Position the mattress on the floor. Placing the mattress on the floor reduces the risk of injury if the client falls out of bed while wandering at night. This option prioritizes safety by minimizing the distance of potential falls. Installing sensor devices on outside doors (
B) may alert the caregiver but does not directly address the risk of falls. Encouraging physical activity prior to bedtime (
C) could increase agitation and wandering behavior. Putting locks at the top of doors (
D) could pose a safety risk if emergency access is needed.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory results places the client at risk for lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Sodium 130 mEq/L. Low sodium levels increase the risk of lithium toxicity as lithium competes with sodium for reabsorption in the kidneys. This can lead to higher lithium levels in the bloodstream, putting the client at risk for toxicity. The other choices (A, C,
D) are within normal ranges and do not directly impact lithium toxicity.
Therefore, the client with low sodium levels is at the highest risk for lithium toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with obtaining informed consent from a client who has been declared legally incompetent. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Request that the client’s guardian sign the consent. This is appropriate because a legally incompetent individual requires a guardian to make decisions on their behalf. This ensures that the client's best interests are protected and that decisions are made by someone legally authorized to do so.
Choice A is incorrect because social workers are not authorized to provide consent for legally incompetent individuals.
Choice B is incorrect as implied consent is not applicable in this scenario.
Choice D is incorrect as the charge nurse does not have the legal authority to obtain informed consent for a legally incompetent client.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about intimate partner abuse for a community group. Which of the following statements by a group member indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: A: Survivors of abuse often feel guilty
Rationale: This statement indicates understanding of the psychological impact of intimate partner abuse. Guilt is a common emotion experienced by survivors due to manipulation and blame from the abuser. It reflects the internalized self-blame and shame that many survivors struggle with.
Summary of other choices:
B: Abusers often have high self-esteem - Incorrect. Abusers typically have low self-esteem and use abuse as a way to exert power and control.
C: The honeymoon stage of violence usually gets longer over time - Incorrect. The honeymoon phase tends to decrease over time as abuse cycles escalate.
D: As abuse continues, victims become more determined to be independent - Incorrect. Victims often experience increased isolation and dependency on the abuser.