ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who states, 'I am overwhelmed by stress, and nobody is helping me.' Which of the following represents a therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response shows empathy, offers support, and invites the client to express their emotions, key aspects of therapeutic communication. Other options are dismissive, suggest avoidance, or shift focus from emotions.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in physical restraints after demonstrating aggressive behavior. Which of the following criteria must be met before the nurse can remove the restraints?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restraints should be removed as soon as the client is calm and no longer poses a threat to themselves or others. Remorse is not required, anger alone does not justify restraints, and provider presence is not mandatory for removal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and asks the nurse, 'Who should get a copy of my advance directives?' Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advance directives should be shared with healthcare providers, family members, and legal representatives to ensure they are followed in a crisis. Other options are incorrect or dismissive.
Question 5 of 5
What is included in the scope of practice for a mental health nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mental health nurses can administer psychiatric medications, a key part of their scope. Surgery and diagnosing are outside their scope, and while therapeutic communication is used, the question likely seeks a single correct answer.