ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Assessment Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of suicide attempts. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for another suicide attempt?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Depression and delusions, particularly those causing hopelessness, are significant suicide risk factors. Hallucinations, catatonia, and tinnitus are less directly associated without other factors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to a community mental health facility. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect when completing the admission assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with PTSD often avoid discussing the traumatic event to prevent distressing memories. Increased startle response, sleep disturbances, and varied symptom onset are more typical.
Question 5 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 no-harm contract engages the client in their safety plan, reducing self-mutilation risk. Excessive attention may reinforce behaviors, restraints are a last resort, and limiting staff ensures consistency but is secondary.