ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has become violent and is threatening self-harm following a crisis. After ensuring enough staff are available,which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging emotions can de-escalate the situation.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a client who reports feeling tired and being unable to grocery shop. Which of the following responses by the nurse is an example of therapeutic communication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Collaborative discussion empowers the client to address their needs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has borderline personality disorder and is at risk for self-mutilation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse incorporate in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A verbal contract promotes safety and treatment engagement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is aggressive toward other clients and has been placed in wrist restraints. After obtaining a prescription for restraints from the provider,which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Debriefing evaluates the restraint use and plans prevention ensuring client and staff safety.
Question 5 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: Medication error due to negligence is an unintentional tort.