ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an acute mental health facility receives change-of-shift report on a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Command hallucinations pose an immediate risk requiring urgent assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the caretakers of a client who has Alzheimer's disease with mild cognitive decline. The client is beginning to experience sleep disturbances. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consistent wake times regulate sleep in Alzheimer's.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discharging a client who was admitted for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following resources should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 12-step programs like AA support alcohol recovery.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is providing education to a group of newly-licensed nurses about the rights of clients who are involuntarily admitted. Which of the following responses by a newly-licensed nurse indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Involuntarily admitted clients retain voting rights unaffected by their admission status.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a newly admitted client who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serotonin deficiency is a biological risk factor for major depressive disorder as it affects mood regulation.