ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A supervisor observes inconsistency in the psychiatric-mental health nurse's behavior toward a patient; the nurse is unreasonably concerned, overly kind, or irrationally hostile. The most appropriate explanation is that the nurse is displaying:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Countertransference occurs when a nurse projects personal emotions onto a client, leading to overinvolvement or negative reactions, affecting professional boundaries. Cultural humility, transference, and competency do not explain these erratic behaviors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a mental health unit is caring for a client whose plan of care includes learning work-related skills. Which of the following members of the interprofessional team is appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occupational therapists help clients develop skills needed for daily life and work, making them ideal for work-related skill training. Others focus on different aspects of care.
Question 4 of 5
Which phase of the nurse-client relationship involves establishing trust and rapport with the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The orientation phase is when the nurse establishes trust and rapport with the client. Other phases focus on closure, intervention, or problem recognition.
Question 5 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.