ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse asks a client if they prefer to attend the morning or afternoon group therapy session. The nurse should identify that this as an example of which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autonomy refers to a client's right to make their own decisions regarding care. Allowing them to choose between morning and afternoon therapy respects their independence and decision-making ability. Justice, beneficence, and nonmaleficence do not directly apply to this choice.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and diabetes mellitus. The nurse is reviewing a list of the client's prescribed medications and has questions about interactions. To which of the following members of the interprofessional team should the nurse direct their questions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A psychiatric pharmacist specializes in psychotropic and other medications, ensuring no interactions between schizophrenia and diabetes treatments. Others lack this expertise.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing therapeutic milieu with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates and understanding of therapeutic milieu?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic milieu refers to the structured environment of a mental health unit, which includes both physical (safety, layout) and psychosocial (staff interactions, routines) components that support healing. Perimeter seating, unrestricted items, and unstructured programming do not align with this concept.
Question 5 of 5
What is the goal of trauma-informed care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trauma-informed care (TI
C) focuses on providing a supportive, safe, and empowering environment for clients who have experienced trauma. The goal is not to force resolution but to foster trust, autonomy, and recovery. TIC does not aim to 'resolve' trauma directly, dwell solely on trauma history, or suppress symptoms but acknowledges them to promote safety and control.