ATI RN
ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The client is in the dayroom and shouting at other clients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Persecutory delusions involve beliefs of being targeted, as seen in the client’s poisoning claim.
Question 2 of 5
As the discharge date for a client to leave gets closer,the client states I'm afraid to leave here. I'm afraid for my well-being and safety. Which nursing statement is most supportive?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging fears and offering a plan provides reassurance and practical support.
Question 3 of 5
Which piece of information obtained from the client during the assessment would require immediate investigation from the nurse regarding the client's use of complementary and alternative therapies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Herbal supplements can interact with medications, requiring immediate investigation to ensure safety.
Question 4 of 5
Group therapy is strongly encouraged,but not mandatory in an inpatient psychiatric unit. The unit manager's policy is that clients can make a choice about whether or not to attend group therapy. Which ethical principle does the unit manager's policy preserve?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing choice respects client autonomy in treatment decisions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The most important pre-procedure action is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Informed consent ensures the client understands ECT’s risks and benefits.