ATI RN
ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A charge nurse is providing education to a group of newly-licensed nurses about the rights of clients who are involuntarily admitted. Which of the following responses by a newly-licensed nurse indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Involuntarily admitted clients retain voting rights unaffected by their admission status.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who tells the nurse about their intentions to harm an ex-partner. Which of the following actions is a legal duty of the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The duty to warn requires notifying potential victims of credible threats based on legal precedents like the Tarasoff case.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has panic disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simple words reduce anxiety and improve understanding during panic episodes.