ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Assessment Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder. The client says to the nurse, 'Give me your pen to cut the pain out of my chest.' The nurse should identify that the client is at risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's statement indicates a clear intent to harm themselves, suggesting a risk for self-mutilation. Delusions and hallucinations involve false beliefs or perceptions, and attention-seeking is less immediate than self-harm risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned that their partner has died by suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client's understanding and emotional response to the suicide is the first priority to provide tailored support. Referrals, contacting family, or discussing guilt come after this initial assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discharging a client who was admitted for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following resources should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 12-step program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (A
A), is specifically designed to support individuals recovering from alcohol addiction. These programs offer a structured approach to recovery, providing peer support, guidance, and strategies to maintain sobriety. Reach to Recovery is for breast cancer support, Al-Anon is for family members of alcoholics, and light therapy is for mood disorders like SAD, not alcohol withdrawal.
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 with staff ensures a team approach to managing the client's behavior, sharing insights and planning care. Documentation should be more frequent, restraints should be removed as soon as safe, and evaluation is needed sooner than 12 hours.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a mental health unit is planning a group therapy session about assertiveness training. For which of the following clients should the nurse recommend the training?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with somatic symptom disorder often struggle with expressing needs assertively, and assertiveness training can help reduce psychological distress. Depression, hallucinations, and mania require other primary interventions.