ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Assessment Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has delirium as a result of sepsis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Rapid mood changes, hallucinations, and restlessness are common in delirium due to fluctuating cognitive status, sensory misperceptions, and agitation. Slow speech and unaltered consciousness are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is planning an in-service for newly licensed nurses on tort law in mental health care. Which of the following scenarios should the charge nurse provide as an example of an unintentional tort?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Not clarifying a prescription, leading to a medication error, is negligence, an unintentional tort due to failure to meet the standard of care. Other options describe intentional torts like breach of confidentiality, battery, and assault.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing discipline techniques with the parent of a preschooler. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of time-out as a form of discipline?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a kitchen timer ensures a consistent, predictable time-out duration, reinforcing the discipline technique. Ten minutes is too long, rooms create negative associations, and vague statements lack specificity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a newly admitted client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A structured schedule helps reduce anxiety and manage OCD symptoms by providing predictability. Detailed explanations may overwhelm, stimulating environments increase anxiety, and strict ritual limits may initially heighten distress.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has panic disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using simple, clear language when explaining procedures helps reduce anxiety and prevent misunderstandings that could trigger a panic attack. Group therapy may increase anxiety, choosing activities doesn't directly address symptoms, and avoiding triggers prevents learning to manage them.