ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an inpatient mental health unit attends a training session about nurse burnout. The nurse should identify that burnout is most common in nurses who have which of the following traits?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Compassion fatigue, emotional exhaustion from prolonged exposure to client suffering, increases burnout risk. High energy and connections are not direct causes, and self-care prevents burnout.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing treatment alternatives for managing a client's behavior. The nurse should identify that which of the following examples describes the least restrictive alternative?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verbal redirection to a room is the least restrictive intervention, avoiding confinement or medication. Restraints, seclusion, and antipsychotics are more restrictive.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is preparing to document an incident that occurred involving a client. Which of the following considerations by the nurse will ensure competency in the documentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Including direct quotes from the client ensures accuracy and avoids bias. General details, subjective descriptions, and opinions compromise objective documentation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental illness and is without housing. The nurse should identify that which of the following interprofessional team members can help the client find housing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Social workers specialize in finding housing and connecting clients to resources. Other team members focus on therapy or medication, not housing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia. The client's family member asks why the provider will not prescribe a medication to calm the client down. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sedating medications increase fall risk due to drowsiness and impaired coordination, a key concern in dementia patients. Other risks are less relevant.