ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an urgent-care clinic is caring for a school-age child who has several visible bruises. The child's parent states,"My partner got fired today and came home angry. I don't think this will happen again. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gathering more information assesses the child's safety sensitively.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a client who has major depressive disorder and is scheduled to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ECT uses electrodes on the head for delivery.
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 caring for a client who exhibits excessive attention-seeking behaviors,"including acting flirtatious and seductive. The nurse should identify these behaviors as manifestations of which of the following personality disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Histrionic personality involves attention-seeking behaviors.